Pattern Controller ensures accurate hot melt adhesive application.

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As time- or distance-based control system, Spectra™ 30 enhances packaging as well as paper and paperboard converting applications. Real-time, on-screen system status and adjustment facilitate control and product changeover, while graphical, touchscreen UI provides diagnostics with on-screen troubleshooting tips. While 4 trigger inputs, 4 pattern channel outputs, 8 beads per channel, and choice of pattern types provide flexibility, 50-recipe memory storage capacity reduce changeover time.



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New Nordson Spectra Next Generation Pattern Controls for Simple, Accurate, Reliable Hot Melt Adhesive Application



Duluth, Georgia, USA – The new Spectra™ 30 control system from Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) simplifies set-up and operation to improve production efficiency and product quality. Real-time, on-screen system status and adjustment deliver quick, easy control and product changeover. The graphical, touch-screen Optix™ user interface minimizes operator training and provides detailed diagnostics with on-screen troubleshooting tips. Spectra 30 control systems are ideal for packaging as well as some paper and paperboard converting applications. See a demonstration of the Spectra control system at PackExpo 2014 in Chicago November 2 – 5, Nordson booth S-1930.



Installation and setup of Spectra systems are easy with a unique slide-on bracket that is compatible with VESA mounting interfaces and initial setup is automated by a step-by-step set-up wizard. Four (4) trigger inputs, four (4) pattern channel outputs, eight (8) beads per channel and a choice of pattern types provide simple but comprehensive pattern flexibility. And, product changeover time is further minimized with a 50-recipe memory storage capacity.



This time- or distance-based control system can easily expand to meet your changing needs. Features such as pressure run-up and remote recipe recall can be added without hardware changes. And, the Spectra 30 control system shows only the components installed on each specific line to minimize potential operator confusion.



For more information about Nordson’s Spectra 30 control system or any of our packaging solutions, contact Nordson toll-free at (800) 683-2314, fax toll-free (866) 667-3329 or visit www.nordson.com/hotmelt



Nordson Corporation delivers precision technology solutions that help customers succeed worldwide. The company engineers, manufactures and markets differentiated products and systems used for precision dispensing of adhesives, coatings, sealants, biomaterials, fluids and other materials, plastic extrusion and injection molding, electronics testing and inspecting, and surface preparation, all supported by application expertise and direct global sales and service. Nordson serves a wide variety of consumer non-durable, durable and technology end markets including packaging, nonwovens, electronics, medical, appliances, energy, transportation, construction, and general product assembly and finishing. Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, the company has operations and support offices in more than 30 countries. Visit Nordson on the web at http://www.nordson.com, @Nordson_Corp, or www.facebook.com/nordson.

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