How to choose an electric glue gun?

The glue gun is designed for permanently joining different types of material. Its popularity is due to its versatility, reliability, and high adhesiveness.

Due to its considerable advantages, this device has found wide application in many areas of human activity, both professional and domestic.

The glue gun is designed for gluing various types of materials - glass, plastic, leather, wood elements, textile fabrics, paper, ceramics, polystyrene and even metal.

The thermo gun is selected depending on the complexity of the work performed. It is actively used in construction for strong fixation of finishing elements, sealing joints, gluing various parts.

The wide range of applications of the glue gun has been appreciated by designers and florists as well as handicraftsmen. The latter use it to create various crafts, souvenirs and original decorative elements.

The electric glue gun has become a staple tool in the arsenal of DIYers and model builders.

Artists use the glue mixture as a material for creating paintings and artistic compositions; they decorate postcards, applications, holiday bottles with them.

Regardless of the type of glue gun, the principle of operation is the same for everyone. Differences can only consist in the material from which the device case is made, the type of its power supply (network or battery), power and a set of additional options.

The thermal gun consists of the following elements:

• frame;
• guide clutch;
• pusher;
• thermoelement;
• nozzle.

During operation, the glue stick, which is inserted into the thermal gun, moves forward by pressing the trigger and, passing through the heating element, exits the nozzle in molten form.

Depending on the features of their design and the principle of operation, glue guns are divided into the following types.

1. Hot melt gas. Powered by butane gas, suitable for field use.
2. Electric (network). Operates from the mains, does not require recharging.
3. Rechargeable adhesive. Mobile gun, battery lasts an average of 40-60 minutes of operation.
4. Pneumatic thermo gun. Assumes pneumatic supply of adhesive consumables. The professional model is designed for large construction work.
5. Glue pen. Compact, mobile, ideal for DIYers. Powered by AA batteries.

Depending on the method of supplying glue, devices are:

• automatic;
• semi-automatic;
• mechanical.

In the list of the best manufacturers, it is worth highlighting several foreign companies whose products really deserve the attention of buyers:

• Dremel;
• Bosch;
• Elitech;
• Metabo;
• Topex;
• Ryobi.

As well as domestic brands:

• "Anchor";
• "Caliber";
• "Union";
• "Specialist".

How to choose a glue gun depending on the application.

1. Avoid cheap Chinese analogs of thermo guns, as they are ineffective and break down quickly... In addition to the fact that such models slowly melt the glue stick, there is a high probability that the heating element will either fail or melt the body made of low-quality plastic.
2. For those who want to buy such a device for small home repairs, you should choose low-power models - somewhere between 40-60 watts.
3. For those looking for maximum mobility of the glue gun, gas models should be considered - inexpensive and compact.
4. For those who are engaged in needlework, the ideal option would be to purchase a miniature glue pen.
5. People who use glue guns for professional activities, you should pay attention to the powerful battery version with automatic glue feeding, in which it is possible to regulate the heating of the glue stick.

What you should pay attention to when buying a heat gun.

1. The presence of a stable stand. It must be wide and prevent the glue gun from tipping over.
2. Sufficient length of the mains lead so as not to hinder movements during tool operation... The cord must be strong, flexible and free from kinks.
3. If the model is bought with a battery, you should pay attention to its capacity, since the operating time for one charge directly depends on this.
4. Glue Stick Availability... Choose models for which you can easily find suitable consumables. The most common ones are 7-11 mm in diameter. Accordingly, a thermal gun with a 7 mm consumable is perfect for use in everyday life, but for use in construction it is preferable to choose models with a higher performance, that is, with a tube diameter of 11 mm, or even more.
5. On mechanical glue guns, pay attention to the trigger.

The glue gun is easy and simple to use. To do this, you should follow a few simple rules for using this tool.

1. To start working with the device, connect it to the mains or press the power button (on rechargeable models) and place it on the stand.
2. From the back of the pistol, smoothly insert the glue stickso that it goes through the hole until it stops.
3. We wait for the glue gun will heat up (depending on the power, this can take from 15 seconds to 10 minutes).
4. Then we do a few smooth pulls on the trigger.to push the rod through the heating element and begin to melt.
5. With each subsequent press, the glue cartridge moves further forward and in molten form exits the nozzle.
6. After completing work with the thermal gun place it on the stand and unplug it.
7. Do not touch the gun until it has completely cooled down.