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Gluing, Laminating & Veneering

5 ways to check for roll wear

Roll coaters are used to apply hot melts or cold glues evenly onto a variety of substrates. If you notice excessive, uneven or insufficient amounts of adhesive or coatings applied, it can be due to worn or damaged rolls. Here’s how to check them.

Gluing, Laminating & Veneering

Roll coaters & glue spreaders: What’s the difference?

Roll coaters and adhesive spreaders (also called glue spreaders) are very similar, but there are some unique differences. Typically, adhesive spreaders will be used to bond two materials together and the applied adhesive will not be visible in the final product.  With a roll coater the coating typically will be visible in the final product and will have a certain pattern or look, for example a gloss finish.

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