How to choose a glue gun for needlework and household needs

As an independent tool glue gun is well known at the present time. With it, you can solve a huge variety of domestic and industrial tasks, and even those who are engaged in needlework are very fond of it. With the help of hot melt, you can glue even those items that are not taken by the well-known cyanoacryl, or superglue. In order to get all the advantages of such a device in everyday life, the choice should be approached with special care.

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1. The best manufacturers of thermal pistols. Which company to choose?
   
2. The device of the hot melt glue gun and its principle of operation
3. Types of hot melt glue guns
4. Selection parameters of the glue gun
5. What glue thermogun to choose
6. The cost of the hot melt glue gun

The best manufacturers of thermal pistols. Which company to choose?

Currently, there are a huge number of various glue guns on the market, from the Chinese “nouneyma” to professional devices from well-known European manufacturers. In order to get a guaranteed functional and working device, preference should be given exclusively to those brands that are heard.

1. Steinel

2. Makita

3. Bosch

4. Kolner

In the catalogs of these manufacturers can be found not only professional models designed to perform specific operations, but also home appliances designed for everyday use.

The device of the hot melt glue gun and its principle of operation

Any thermogun consists of four basic units ensuring its functioning:

1. Housing Made of plastic and isolated from the mechanical and heating parts. Its shape resembles a gun (hence the name) for the most convenient grip during operation;

2. Heating unit It is a metal insert of a cylindrical shape, to which a heating element is attached - a heating element that melts a glue stick;

3. Feed knot. A special mechanism that delivers molten hot melt glue through a nozzle;

4. Metal nozzle. The knot intended for the dosed supply of thermoglue on the stuck together surfaces. The best models are equipped with a special shut-off valve, eliminating the likelihood of glue spreading when the trigger is released;

5. Glue stick. The same glue, which is the basis of any thermogun. It is a soft "stick" of a cylindrical shape, which, when melted, turns into an adhesive composition. Its color can be different - transparent, black, white, red;

Types of hot melt glue guns

All devices of this class on the market can be divided into several main types, depending on their functional purpose.

Professional grade mounting glue guns

Devices that are widely used in construction and installation works, especially where other methods of fixing surfaces are not available.Hot-melt glue is widely used instead of traditional dowels and screws, it allows you to perform work as accurately as possible and with high quality.

Virtues

• High power. The best models are capable of producing up to 500-600 W and allow you to perform labor-intensive work in a short time interval;

• A large number of nozzles on the nozzle, included in the kit with key models;

• High-quality execution and increase in term of trouble-free work as a result;

disadvantages

• High price;
  

Pneumatic glue guns

Devices, the principle of operation of which is different from all other models. The heating element in such models is completely isolated from the body, as a result of which both the body itself and the nozzle remain cold. The supply is carried out using pneumatics, which makes it possible to use such a pistol with materials that are afraid of exposure to high temperatures (polyurethane foam, foam plastic).

Virtues

• Reliable design;

• Ability to work with all types of materials;

disadvantages

• High price;

• The overall cumbersome design;

Glue guns designed for needlework

As well as to perform various household operations and routine work. Compact size, reduced functionality, low temperature mode of operation and low power - these are its main characteristics.

Virtues

• Small dimensions, minimum weight;

• Low cost;

• Low temperature mode of operation, which allows to glue together materials that are afraid of heating;

disadvantages

• Low power heating element;

• Mediocre workmanship in cheap models;

• No nozzles on the nozzle;

Cordless glue gun

The device, the source of which is a replaceable battery. You can find such models both among household and professional devices, and therefore the price tag for them varies greatly. Convenient lack of cord that allows you to use it away from the outlet.

Virtues

• Compact size;

• Wide functionality;

• No need for a constant power source;

disadvantages

• High price;

• Requires battery monitoring;

Selection parameters of the glue gun

Having decided on a specific type of glue gun, it's time to pay attention to specific features and specifications.

Power

An indicator that directly affects the melting speed of the glue stick, as well as the overall performance of the gun. The weakest in this regard - household guns: the rated power of such devices rarely exceeds 100-150 watts. Advanced, semi-professional devices in this regard show themselves somewhat better: they are able to produce up to 250-300 W, which is more than enough for most situations. The most powerful are professional construction devices, the rated power of which can be 500-600 W.

Feed efficiency

Reflects the amount of glue that the nozzle of the gun emits at a certain time interval. Professional models can boast of high performance - up to 25-35 grams of glue per minute, while the performance of household models is more modest and rarely exceeds 10-15 grams.

Melting temperature

Parameter showing the possibility of using a particular gun in certain operating conditions. Standard adhesive rods melt at a temperature of about 180 degrees (the output is glue with a temperature of about 145-150 degrees), but there are also models for operation in a lower range - about 95-100 degrees. For work with them the corresponding glue rods are used.Professional models are very often equipped with an additional thermostat that allows you to change the melting point depending on the task.

Thickness of glue sticks used

As a rule, all commercially available glue thermoguns have a unified diameter of rods used - either 7 or 11 mm. This parameter may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer of the specific glue stick;

What glue thermogun to choose?

1. A compact glue gun will be enough to perform a number of routine and everyday tasks, as well as for needlework;

2. In the case when there is a long-term work away from the power source, or there is a regular need to glue certain parts “on the knee”, one should prefer a battery glue gun;

3. Those buyers who are looking for a universal model that allows them to work with different types of materials are best preferred to use thermo-pistols equipped with power control;

4. Professional models are an excellent choice for builders, installers, as well as all those who regularly need such a device for their work;

The cost of the hot melt glue gun

1. Most household glue guns and models intended for needlework, cost from 300 to 2000 rubles;

2. Semi-professional devices, the power of which does not exceed 350 W, have a price tag from 4,000 to 7,000 rubles;

3. Professional models with a large number of functions and a rich set of delivery - the most expensive devices. Their price can vary from 4500 to 9000 rubles.

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Attention! This material is the subjective opinion of the authors of the project and is not a guide to purchase.