SWF has produced quality box erectors for poultry and other industries for many years. These erectors typically come with an antiquated hot melt “star wheel” hot melt application system on each side of the machine.

As a blank box advances -it quickly passes the star wheels. The star wheels rotate and create fluid pressure that extrudes the adhesive onto the box. While extremely simple this method of application has its limitations. First, the wheels must make intimate contact with the box which can be difficult. Secondly… Read Article>>

SWF Case Erector with Star Wheel Hot Melt Systems
- by Pierce Covert, Glue Machinery Corporation