Foam Assembly
Reliable, cost-effective hot melt systems engineered for foam assembly and bonding applications
HMT® manufactures dependable hot melt adhesive systems engineered to support foam assembly applications across a wide range of industries. From manual dispensing operations to fully integrated automated production lines, our equipment is designed to deliver accurate adhesive application, consistent performance, and long-term reliability.
HMT equipment is trusted in a variety of foam processing and assembly environments, including:
- Crating
- Protective Packaging
- Industrial Building, Wall Insulation, and RV Panel Construction
- Automotive
To meet the diverse requirements of foam assembly operations, HMT systems can be easily configured with a range of tank capacities, pump and motor combinations, and applicator technologies. Whether your operation requires a precise bead or swirl spray, our modular equipment designs can be easily integrated into existing production environments and expanded to support future growth.
Built for durability and ease of maintenance, HMT systems provide proven performance when melting and dispensing a wide range of hot melt adhesives, including polyolefins, EVA adhesives, and pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs). Our serviceable, modular components help minimize downtime while maintaining reliable production performance day after day.
Applications Solutions
Customized for Your Industry
Crating
Crating applications require reliable hot melt dispensing systems capable of withstanding the demands of manual assembly environments where foam cushioning is applied to protect valuable equipment during shipping by truck, air, or sea. Industry-leading bead and swirl spray technology, combined with a range of ergonomic handgun configurations, provides operators with precise, comfortable, and efficient adhesive application. Interchangeable nozzle options allow quick adaptation between bead and swirl spray patterns, ensuring flexibility for a variety of crating and protective packaging requirements.
- Low, Medium or High-Volume Applications
- Bead or Swirl Spray Nozzles
- Ergonomic Handgun Options
- Foam to Wood, Foam to Metal, Foam to Foam
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Protective Packaging
Foam-to-foam and foam-to-corrugate bonding are widely used in protective packaging applications where secure product protection is critical during shipping and handling. HMT’s Hot melt adhesive systems help manufacturers efficiently assemble custom protective packaging solutions designed to minimize product movement and reduce damage in transit. Benchmark® and ProFlex® hot melt systems deliver accurate bead and spray applications providing dependable adhesive performance for a wide range of protective packaging assembly operations.
- Low or High-volume System Capability
- Spray or Bead Application
- Handgun or Automatic Application Dispensing
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Industrial & RV Walls
HMT’s Benchmark® and ProFlex® hot melt adhesive systems deliver dependable bead and spray application performance designed to improve assembly efficiency, adhesive consistency, and overall productivity. These systems support a wide range of rigid foam insulation and RV wall construction applications, including the pre-application of pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) with release liners for fast, efficient final installation. In RV wall assembly operations, swirl spray hot melt technology is commonly used to bond rigid foam insulation to aluminum wall structures while also securing backer plates and additional components.
- Bead or Swirl Spray
- Custom Valve Spacings
- Single or Multi-bead Nozzles
- Integration to OEM Automation
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Automotive
HMT® hot melt adhesive dispensing systems help automotive manufacturers improve assembly efficiency, adhesive accuracy, and overall production consistency in foam bonding applications. Flexible foam insulation materials are commonly coated with pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) and covered with a release liner, allowing installers to quickly position and secure components during final vehicle assembly. These foam parts are widely used throughout automotive applications for sound dampening, vibration control, gap sealing, and impact cushioning.
- Single or Multi-bead Nozzles
- Bead, Slot or Swirl Application
- Integration to OEM Automation
