DULUTH, Georgia - February 23, 2004

A new Filter-Regulator-Manifold (FRM) assembly kit from Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) contains all of the parts required to supply the correct volumes of factory air to Nordson piston pump adhesive melters and pneumatic dispensing guns.  Melter and gun performance are optimized by accurate airflow rate, leading to improved product quality and reduced product rejects.

The FRM kit components are preassembled and include a choice of 40 standard cubic feet per minute (scfm) or 120 scfm regulator, a triple scale gauge, a filter assembly with drain, a 16-output manifold and all necessary fittings and plugs. 

According to John Raterman, vice president North American sales and service for Nordson,  "the new FRM kit makes melter installation quick and easy. Until now, customers searched their tool rooms to find the right components or purchased them separately from multiple vendors, slowing melter installation and increasing the risk of improper installation and setup."

Quick-disconnect fittings with Teflon®-coated threads reduce system installation and service time, and provide system flexibility.  Extra plugs are included for unused manifold ports.

For more information about the Filter-Regulator-Manifold assembly kit, contact Nordson Corporation, Packaging and Product Assembly Business Group, 11475 Lakefield Drive, Duluth, GA  30097, or call (800) 683-2314.   

Nordson Corporation, now in its 50th year of operation, is the world’s leading producer of precision dispensing equipment used to apply adhesives, sealants and coatings to a broad range of consumer and industrial products during manufacturing operations, helping customers meet quality, productivity and environmental targets.  The company also manufactures technology-based systems for curing and surface treatment processes.  Headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, Nordson has direct operations in 30 countries and 3,500 employees worldwide.