Series AD-31 Handguns

Compact, lightweight
handguns offer a wide
range of pattern
capabilities and durable
design for manually
operated adhesive and
sealant applications.

Nordson® Series AD-31 handguns

combine efficient design and reliable
performance for manually dispensing
hot melt adhesives, sealants and
other thermoplastic materials. The
wide selection of models satisfies a adhesive-flow paths that could cause material viscosity and output rate
full range of applications, including discomfort to the operator. Heated requirements. Depending on the
packaging, assembly and sealing gun components are totally enclosed applicator design, handguns employ
operations. within the exterior gun shell, helping either an RTD sensor (resistance
The series consists of various mod- to reduce the risk of burns. temperature detector) or a preset
els for producing solid or foamed Capable of standing up to the most thermostatic temperature sensor.
extrusion beads, spray patterns and demanding applications, AD-31 RTD sensing reduces temperature
swirl spray. For handling high-viscosity handguns feature an impact-resistant fluctuations that could negatively
or filled materials, AD-31 LBS molded shell for extended service affect flow and cause adhesive char
Extrusion handguns incorporate a life. To eliminate hose twisting, formation. A wide operating temper-
large ball-and-seat and larger flow AD-31 Extrusion and Swirl models ature range of 130° to 450°F (55° to
paths. feature a 360-degree swivel 230°C) provides additional application
connector. versatility.
Designed with the operator in mind,
lightweight AD-31 Extrusion and A broad product range allows
Swirl handguns weigh less than two compatibility with most Nordson
pounds. applicators and drum melters.
A distinctive “ever-cool” handle Selection depends on the applicator
contains no heated components or specified, as well as pattern desired,
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Nordson Series AD-31 Handguns

Extended nozzles used with AD-31 Extrusion The ergonomically designed Series FP-200 The lower heat density of AD-31SW swirl-
handguns allow easy access and deposition Gun helps minimize physical stress and spray patterns minimizes thermal distortion
control into tight areas. fatigue and provides dependable perfor- on heat-sensitive substrates.
mance and application flexibility.

Features and Benefits Specifications Weight:

AD-31: 1.75 lb (0.8 kg)
 Compact, lightweight design Type of Pattern: AD-31SW: 1.75 lb (0.8 kg)
ensures handling ease. AD-31: extrusion AD-31SW-WP: 1.75 lb (0.8 kg)
AD-31SW: swirl AD-31S: 3.25 lb (1.5 kg)
 “Ever-cool” handle provides com- AD-31SW-WP: swirl wide pattern
fortable operation and helps reduce AD-31S: spray Notes:
risk of burns by containing heated
1. Nozzles must be ordered separately.
components and adhesive-flow paths Maximum Operating Temperature:
2. Recommended range.
within the gun body, not the handle. 450ºF (230ºC) 3. Includes operating air and spray air requirements.
 AD-31 Extrusion handguns accept Maximum Hydraulic Pressure:
a variety of standard and extended 1500 psi (10.34 MPa) Dimensions
nozzles with varying orifice diameters Extrusion Nozzle Orifice Handgun Length-in. Depth-in. Width-in.
to meet numerous application Diameters:1 (mm) (mm)* (mm)
requirements. Standard: 0.020 to 0.093 in. AD-31, AD-31SW,
AD-31SW-WP 7.38 (188) 6.31 (160) 1.62 (41)
 AD-31SW Swirl handguns, based (0.5 to 2 mm)
AD-31S 8.40 (213) 8.25 (210) 2.08 (53)
on Controlled Fiberization tech- TM Extended: 0.025 to 0.156 in.
(0.6 to 4 mm) *Without nozzle
nology, permit exceptional control of
pattern density and thickness. Spray Pattern Width/Nozzle:1
Precise control of pattern width pro- AD-31SW: 0.25 to 1.5 in.
vides the ability to deposit adhesive (6 to 38 mm)
to within 0.25 inch (6.4 mm) from AD-31SW-WP: 1.5 to 6 in.
substrate edges. Pattern widths are (38 to 152 mm)
available from 0.25 to 6 inches AD-31S: 2 to 8 in.
(6 to 152 mm). (51 to 203 mm)
 AD-31S Spray handguns generate Spray Air Pressure:2
spray patterns up to eight inches AD-31SW: 0 to 15 psi
wide. Independent controls for (0 to 0.1 MPa)
pattern and atomizing air allow quick AD-31SW-WP: 5 to 80 psi
adjustment of the spray pattern’s (0.03 to 0.56 MPa)
size, shape and density. AD-31S: 40 to 80 psi
(0.28 to 0.56 MPa)
 LBS versions efficiently handle
high-viscosity materials. Models used Maximum Air Consumption:3
with gear-pump Series 5000 Drum AD-31SW: 1.2 scfm
Melters incorporate a microswitch in AD-31SW-WP: 2.5 scfm
the gun handle to control the motor AD-31S: 4 scfm
Nordson Corporation
clutch and regulate adhesive flow. Electrical Requirements: 11475 Lakefield Drive
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