DULUTH, Georgia - August 3, 2005 – The new Melter Flush Service Kit from Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN), the world’s leading producer of precision dispensing equipment, makes hot melt adhesive system cleaning safer and easier. Melter flushing need not be messy or complicated, the kit contains everything required to flush and clean melter tanks and exteriors in one convenient package.

System flushing reduces char and excess dirt that can clog adhesive melters, hoses, and nozzles. Elimination of debris improves adhesive bonding, reduces product rejects and improves system performance. In addition, routine flushing improves operator safety and decreases the potential for hydraulic malfunctions.

The Melter Flush Service Kit includes a steel bucket for disposal of old adhesives and fluids, one gallon of “R” fluid, HMC Hot Melt Cleaner, a package of cleaning cloths, plastic scraper, aluminum drain pan, brass bristle brush, soft bristle brush, safety glasses, two pairs of high temperature gloves, a pair of rubber gloves, sleeve protectors, two hose straps, and an instruction sheet for melter flushing.

For more information about the new Nordson Melter Flush Service Kit call Nordson Packaging Systems toll-free 800-683-2314, fax toll-free 866-667-3329, or visit www.nordson.com.

Nordson Corporation is one of the world's leading producers of precision dispensing equipment that applies adhesives, sealants and coatings to a broad range of consumer and industrial products during manufacturing operations.  The company also manufactures technology-based systems for curing and surface treatment processes.  Headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, Nordson Corporation has more than 3,500 employees worldwide; direct operations and sales support offices in 30 countries; and an expanding worldwide presence in 57 countries.

Nordson Melter Flush Service Kit