The adhesive gun is increasingly used in everyday life. It is practical and easy to use, reliably connects the details of different structures, has cheap consumables. So that the tool worked effectively and was not lying without necessary, it is necessary to properly approach his choice.
How to choose a glue gun - definition of need
Before purchasing the tool, it is necessary to clearly determine for which purposes it will be used.
- So professional models are equipped with additional features, have an automatic admission of glue and are used for a large amount of work. Such thermal systems are expensive, and it is impossible to buy it in the usual store.
- If you are planning to use a tool for small repair or needlework, then you should purchase a household model. She has a mechanical feed of hot glue, compact case size and low price.
- At the same time, for large repair and performing a large amount of work in the home environment, there are another type of tool - semi-professional. It combines quality, high speed and availability.
How to choose a glue gun - Mechanical parameters
- Frame. The first thing to pay attention to is on the quality of the case. It is made of plastic, which is able to withstand high temperatures. Some models set a rubberized handle so that the hand does not slide during operation. The big advantage will be the presence of a check valve. It will not allow the hot glue to the contacts and the instrument handle. If it is presented, the device will last longer.
- Coupe. The glue is fed to the surface while pressing a jug, which is located on the instrument handle. It happens slider and swivel (carousel). Most convenient to use the swivel chicken. There are models without a juro. In this case, the glue is moving away with the help of a finger, which is not at all practical option.
- Nozzles. They are located at the outlet of the glue from the device and are able to adjust the volume of its feed. So narrow and long nozzles will help to apply glue into hard-to-reach places, and extensive nozzles contribute to the processing of a larger surface. In some models, the metal nozzle is equipped with a plastic layer for working with delicate surfaces. Separately purchase nozzles you will not be able, so you should pay attention to the package.
- Protection against droplets. If you do not want a drop of glue from the device during his recreation, then you should purchase a model with a protective function. With her, the nozzle is equipped with a ball, which overlaps the glue.
- Cord. Its length limits the distance on which you can work with the tool. But this is not a problem if you plan to use a glue gun in needlework. For repair work, models with a cord, which is unfastened. This will allow you to work with the device for another 20-25 minutes. For a large amount of work, glue guns with batteries are available. But this significantly increases the weight of the device.
- Diameter and length rods. The glue for thermopystoles is made in the form of rods that have different diameter (7 and 11 mm). So for gluing small parts and rare use of the tool, there will be a sufficiently small diameter. For frequent use in repair or everyday life, you should choose thick rods. Their length does not play a special role, but if you have to work for a long time, then a long tube will allow you to change the glue.
- Type of glue. A standard glue option is a transparent silicone rod. But depending on the color of the glued surface, differ different shades. Also choose glue from the structure of the plane to which glue is applied.
How to choose a glue gun - specifications
- Power. It depends on the heating time of the melting chamber for glue and the rate of its feed. The higher the power, the more productive the device will work. But this figure does not play a special role in choosing a tool, carefully look at its performance.
- Melting temperature. One of the important indicators to select the device. Each model has a different degree of heating rods. It will depend on it the flow rate of glue, but this is depending on the type of rods. At the same time, it is necessary to take into account the surface with which you plan to work. So paper and fabric do not like high temperatures, and metal - on the contrary. Keep in mind that most rods melt at a temperature of 105 degrees, everything that is above this threshold affects the speed of work.
- Performance. The main parameter for selecting adhesive pistols. It is determined by the volume of the adhesive glue per minute. What he is higher, the more square can be treated with hot glue and the greater the cost. To dotted hot glue, choose the minimum feed rate, and a high indicator tool will be required for construction and repair work.
Now you will not be lost among a large range of adhesive pistols and easily select the desired model. The main thing is to clearly follow the recommendations specified in the article.
A few more parameters for selecting the device, see the video:
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