Air Pressure Control In A Hot Melt Liquid Dispensing System

Patent No. EP4031292 (titled "Air Pressure Control In A Hot Melt Liquid Dispensing System") was filed by Nordson on Sep 18, 2020. The application was issued on Dec 25, 2024.

Patent Summary

A hot melt liquid dispensing system with electronic air pressure control, comprising a pump, an air flow path, an electronic pressure sensor, and a controller. The controller receives pressure readings from the sensor and adjusts air pressure in the flow path to maintain a setpoint, enabling precise control of adhesive flow and dispensing.

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VALCO MELTONSep 25, 2025KELTIE

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    Description

EP4031292

NORDSON
Application Number
EP20781730A
Filing Date
Sep 18, 2020
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Nov 22, 2024
Publication Date
Dec 25, 2024