AXCO KS20 Bulk Hot Melt Tank Overview
The AXCO KS20 is a fully electric, medium-duty machine designed for melting and pumping hot melts in labeling applications. It features a 20 lb. (9.1 kg) tank capacity and supports a melt rate of 20 lb./hr. (9.1 kg/hr). The temperature range of 100°F to 450°F (38°C to 232°C) is adjustable via a direct-mount thermostat controller, ensuring precise heat management. Accommodating granular, flake, or block forms, the KS20 is versatile for various hot melt needs. Its robust design includes a heated melt tank and a motor-driven gear pump, all managed by precise thermostat temperature control. Additionally, the unit's safety features, such as a system power circuit breaker and thermal overload protector, ensure reliable and secure operation.
Features and Benefits
- Simple, fully electric design
- Non-stick coated tank
- Adjustable temperatures
- Fast warm-up time
- Precise adjustable flow rates
- Pump is protected during hot melt warm-up
- Entire system is protected from overload by circuit breakers
- Over temperature switch turns the heater off in the event of tank controller failure
- Motor guarded by thermal overload protector switch
- Pump warm-up switch prevents motor/pump operation below 250°F (121°C)
- Cylindrical tank design for easy filling/cleaning
Specifications
- Model: KS20
- Type: All-Electric Hot Melt Unit
- Adhesives: Adhesives up to 25,000 cps - Pellets, Granules, Pillows, and Blocks
- Applications: Labeling
- Tank Capacity: 20 lb. (9.1 kg)
- Melt Rate: 20 lb./hr. (9.1 kg/hr.)
- Temperature Control: Adjustable Thermostat Controller
- Temperature Range: 100°F to 450°F (38°C to 232°C)
- Electrical: 220V AC, 15 Amps, Single Phase
- Pump: V4 Pump with Precision Flow Control
- Hose: None Included
- Automatic Heads and Hand Gun: None Included
- Weight: 175 lb. (79.4 kg)