Adjusting the pressure control valve
Installation
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Part 1073401_07
E 2021 Nordson Corporation
Adjusting the Pressure Control Valve
NOTE: The pressure control valve screw is turned fully counterclockwise (at
or near the valve's lowest pressure setting) at the factory and then the lock
nut is tightened.
CAUTION! Do not exceed 16 NSm (12 ft‐lb) of torque when adjusting the
pressure control valve.
Before placing the melter into routine operation, loosen the lock nut and
adjust the pressure control valve to achieve the desired adhesive output rate
for your manufacturing process. With the melter at operating temperature,
the line running, and the applicators dispensing adhesive, turn the
adjustment screw on the pressure control valve
S clockwise to increase the adhesive output
S counterclockwise to decrease the adhesive output