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HMSC Hot Melt Field Guide
Our catalog: identification, replacement parts and service for nozzles, modules, guns, hoses, Legacy and ProBlue® melters, nonwovens applicators and the DeltaMix foam system. Download the complete guide, or one binder section at a time.
Nordson® H200 nozzles come in three types. Identify the type by its shape, then read the orifice size on the hex. The engagement length or the spray angle completes the part number.
Nozzle typePencil (straight), right angle or button.
Orifice sizeHMSC nozzles are marked on the lower half of the hex face.
Engagement length or anglePencil: .050, .075, .100, .150 or .300. Right angle and button: number of orifices and angle.
Nordson 322030 and 322040 are .150 engagement despite the 3220 number.
Engagement length is the length of the small orifice bore inside the insert. The .050 to .150 nozzles look the same from outside, so confirm with the part number on the package or your order history. The .300 nozzle has a visibly longer tip.
Right angle Look at the orifice face
Single 901 orifice, 90 degree. 10110xx
Dual 152 orifices, 15 degree total. 10158xx
Dual 302 orifices, 30 degree total. 10159xx
One hole = single. Two holes = dual. Dual 15 and dual 30 look alike from the front; the angle between the two streams is 15 or 30 degrees total. Confirm with the marking or package. Shop right angle nozzles
Button Count the orifices and read the angle
Single 301 orifice, 30 degrees off center
Dual 152 orifices, 15 degrees apart
Dual 452 orifices, 45 degrees apart
Dual 0/152 orifices, one on center, one 15 degrees off center
Dual 0/452 orifices, one on center, one 45 degrees off center
Triple 303 orifices, 30 degrees across (center and ±15)
Triple 453 orifices, 45 degrees across (center and ±22.5)
Triple Radial 303 orifices 120 degrees apart around the dome, each 30 degrees off center
Quad 404 orifices, 40 degrees across
Single: angle off center. Dual: angle between the two streams. Dual 0/A: one on center, one A off center. Triple and quad: total angle across the outer streams. See Button bead position for where each stream lands.
703299 stocked by HMSC (opens the product) 715190 made to order, call 1-888-202-1788
Chart layout and Nordson part numbers are shown for identification reference and are the property of Nordson Corporation. HMSC part numbers are HMS-N- plus the Nordson number.
Identify an original Nordson Saturn nozzle by its color rings
Original Nordson Saturn nozzles carry two colored rings. The top band shows engagement length (pencil) or angle (right angle). The lower band shows orifice size. Each cell shows the top band, part number and lower band.
The Saturn color code and part numbers are the property of Nordson Corporation and are shown for identification reference only. HMSC nozzles are marked with the orifice size on the hex instead of rings.
HMSC nozzles
What sets them apart
Phosphor brassBodies machined from high quality phosphor brass, stainless steel inserts.
Precision drilledOrifice diameter held to ±.0005 in. Drilled holes shoot straighter.
Less droolLess likely to drool than nozzles made with pressed in hypodermic needle stock.
Checked by handOrifice probed, insert pressed in and crimped, stream checked for straightness, then labeled and packaged.
Guide 2 · Button nozzles
Button bead position
Where each stream meets the product, 0.5 to 3 in from the nozzle tip. Find the stream angle of your pattern in the table, then read the offset from the nozzle centerline at your distance.
Offset from the nozzle centerline, inches in bold, millimeters in gray. Approximate: pressure, temperature, viscosity and line speed move the bead.
Distances are measured from the nozzle tip. The streams start at the dome center, 0.10 in above the tip. A dual pattern puts each stream half of the listed angle off center (Dual 30: 15° each side); a triple adds a center stream; the Quad 40 streams sit 20° and 6.7° each side. Streams and distances are drawn to scale.
Guide 3 · Heated hoses
Hose identification
Identify a hose by the connectors on each end. The melter end of every packaging, washdown and hand gun hose is the same 12 pin connector, so look at the applicator end first.
Melter endApplicator end
Also check
Voltage on the hose label: 120 V or 230/240 V.
Length in feet.
Hose inside diameter: .312 in standard or 5/8 in large.
Sensor: Ni120 RTD, or Pt100 / other on Meltex hoses.
Applicator end6 pin
Packaging hose
Melter end
12 pin
Applicator end
6 pin (on the cuff)
Automatic packaging guns on ProBlue, 2300 and 3000 melters. Standard .312 in and large 5/8 in hoses. 230/240 V.
Connectors Pin faces as seen looking into the connector
Pin faces of every connector, and pin colors
12 pinMelter endPackaging, washdown and hand gun hoses. Rectangular, 12 pins plus ground in four keyed pockets. HMSC connector body and shell (Nordson 1084851 / 310515 style).
6 pinApplicator endPackaging hoses. Mates with the gun cordset (Nordson 1084852 style). 230/240 V only.
Round 6 pin + PEApplicator endWashdown hoses. Heater 1 and 2, RTD 3, RTD common 5, PE ground in the center. Pins 4 and 6 not used.
4 pin AMP, pump startMelter endAD41 hoses only. Second melter end connector for the pump start switch.
Flying leadsApplicator endAD31 hand gun hoses. Five loose wires, no connector: heater red and white, sensor brown and orange, ground green.
15 pin and 7 pinMelter end and applicator endMeltex / nonwovens hoses. 15 pin at the unit, 7 pin plus ground at the applicator. HMSC hoses use A1 to A4, B1 to B4 and ground.
Pin colors
Gun heater
Hose heater
Gun sensor
Hose sensor
Shared sensor (RTD common)
Switch
Ground
Not used
Sensors and wire colors Packaging, washdown and hand gun hoses
1 Gun heater, white
2 Gun heater, red
3 Gun RTD, orange
4, 6 Hose heater, black
5 RTD common, brown
8 Hose RTD, yellow
Ni120 RTD sensors on packaging, washdown and hand gun hoses. Meltex / nonwovens hoses use Pt100 or other sensors: check the hose label or the listing.
Safety. Hoses carry line voltage and hot adhesive under pressure. Lock out power, relieve system pressure and let the hose cool before disconnecting connectors or fittings.
We build hoses to order. Call 1-888-202-1788 or email sales@hotmeltsupplyco.com with the Nordson part number, or tell us the connectors on each end, length, voltage, hose diameter and sensor type.
Guide 4 · H200 and MB2 guns
Gun configuration code
Every H200 and MB2 gun is described by a configuration code. Have a code, an HMSC part number or the Nordson gun number? Decode it here. Otherwise identify the gun family, then read each field from the gun. Together the fields give the exact replacement gun, body or parts.
H200 guns
Large body, 72.8 x 48.5 mm section
Takes H200 modules, 1 to 5 modules (BCS single, BCM multi)
Cordset at the back (BA), or right / left of the bracket (RB / LB)
The twelve fields Written left to right, separated by dashes
BCMG. Group
CBST1. Module type
STD2. Orifice
043. Modules
A4. Voltage
CA5. Air type
022-038-0226. Spacing
T7. Cordset type
RB8. Cordset position
XXXX9. Solenoid
N010. Hydraulic connector
311. Ports
Module spacing has one 3 digit group per gap between modules (a 4 module gun has 3 groups). A single module gun uses 000. The decoder shows whether a spacing is a released body; other combinations are built to order.
Every field by gun family: H200, MB2, slim line
Field
H200
MB2
Slim line
GGroupThe gun family. It sets which body, modules and options apply.
BCS single, BCM multi
MB2
MB2 (cordset TS, 1 port)
1Module typeThe module installed on every station.
CBST, SLBS, SLBA, SURS, SURA, CBRC, CBZC, CBRA
BEL, NC
BEL, NC
2OrificeOrifice size in thousandths of an inch.
STD, 008 to 040
STD, 008 to 040
STD, 008 to 040
3ModulesHow many modules the body holds.
01 (BCS), 02 to 05 (BCM)
01 to 06
01
4VoltageHeater and cordset voltage.
A 240 V, B 200 V
A 240 V, B 200 V
A 240 V, B 200 V
5Air typeHow the air valves fire the modules.
CA, IA, PA
CA, IA, PA
IA
6SpacingCenter to center distance between modules, in mm. One group per gap, left to right.
000 single; released spacings: use the decoder
000 single; released spacings: use the decoder
000
7Cordset typeThe electrical cordset on the gun.
T, W
T, W, F
T, W, F
8Cordset positionWhere the cordset leaves the gun.
BA (single), RB, LB
RB, LB, RS, LS
TS
9SolenoidThe air solenoid valve.
XXXX, 3A1A, 3A0B, 4A1A
SP, SD, P1
SP, SD, P1
10Hydraulic connectorFilter mesh (letter) and fitting angle (number) at the hose connection.
N0, or E / F / G with 0, 4 or 9
E / F / G with 0, 4 or 9
F4, G4, G9, F0
11PortsNumber of hydraulic ports on the body.
1 (single), 3 or 5
1, 3 or 5
1
Reading an HMSC gun part number (HMS-BC- and HMS-MB-)
Digit
Meaning
BC / MB
H200 gun (BC) or MB2 and slim line gun (MB)
1st
Number of modules
2nd
Cordset and voltage: 1 T 240 V, 2 W 240 V, 3 T 200 V, 4 W 200 V, 5 F 240 V, 6 F 200 V
3rd and 4th
Body number: the same digits as the body part numbers
5th
Module class: 1 standard ball and seat, 2 NC² / NC needle, 3 zero cavity
Example: HMS-BC-410210123 is an H200 gun, 4 modules, cordset T 240 V, body 02 (HMS-BC-400200000), standard modules, standard orifice, 3A1A solenoid, 100 mesh filter on a 90° fitting.
Safety. Guns run at melt temperature under hydraulic and air pressure. Lock out power, relieve pressure and let the gun cool before inspecting it.
Guide 5 · H200 and mini modules
Module identification
H200 and MiniBlue modules look alike from the outside. Two checks tell you which one you have, so you can order the right replacement module, rebuild kit and nozzle.
1Air type Count the ports on the back
AOACNC²
AOACStandard
AOSCNC²
AOSCStandard
3 ports (hot melt, air open, air close) = AOAC, Air Open Air Closed. Fixed air cap with a plain round top.
2 ports (hot melt, air open) = AOSC, Air Open Spring Closed. Adjustable air cap: slotted screw and lock nut.
H200 only. All mini modules are AOAC.
2Needle style Remove the nozzle and look at the tip
StandardNo needle visible, only the seat face. Brass (yellow) nozzles.
NC² on H200, NC on mini modules: the pointed needle seals inside the nozzle, close to the orifice. Standard modules close with a carbide ball on a seat inside the module.
Before you remove a nozzle: relieve hydraulic pressure, shut off air to the gun, and wear heat resistant gloves and eye protection.
H200 standard modules Ball and seat · entry level and filtered · brass nozzles
Shown: the filtered ball and seat module T10F29B5S-F100 or -F200 (AOSC, internal filter). Needle shown in blue. Like the entry level T10F29B5S and T10F29B7S, it closes with a carbide ball on a seat inside the module, so no needle shows with the nozzle off.H200 standard part numbers (4)
AOSC (Air Open Spring Closed) · ball and seat (filtered, 200 mesh)
Filtered module upgrade. For tough applications, such as small orifices (.008 and .012) or right angle applications, we recommend the filtered ball and seat modules T10F29B5S-F100 and T10F29B5S-F200 for Nordson® 1052925 AOSC modules. A 100 or 200 mesh filter sits just ahead of the nozzle and catches char and debris before it can plug the orifice. The entry level T10F29B5S and T10F29B7S use the standard seal design.
H200 NC² modules Needle and seat · filter built in · AOSC and AOAC
Mini NC module. Adds a precision wiper after the hydraulic seal; a brass triangle spacer and precision washer lower the pressure on the seal. The standard (ball and seat) mini module has the same features except the NC needle and seat.Mini module part numbers (7)
Stroke limiting air capLess needle travel means less wear on the needle and seals.
Rulon and PTFE sealsRulon air piston seals; spring loaded PTFE seals.
Pressure reductionH200: a proprietary brass internal filter lowers the pressure on the hydraulic seal (NC² and filtered modules).
NiOx coated needleSmoother surface and longer life.
Swiss CNC machinedComponents cut on Swiss CNC machines; ISO 9001 certified machine shop, fully dimensionally inspected.
Hand assembled and testedOpening pressure, function and flow, and a complete seal test on every module.
Minimum applicator air pressure
Hydraulic pressure
Minimum air
550 to 1,300 psi (38 to 90 bar)*
55 psi (3.8 bar)*
400 to 1,300 psi (28 to 90 bar)
65 psi (4.5 bar)
250 to 1,300 psi (17 to 90 bar)
75 psi (5.2 bar)
*HMSC factory setting. 60 psi (4.1 bar) is the nominal standard solenoid air pressure. Too little air pressure can keep the module from opening fully.
When you call or order, have the module family (H200 or mini), air type (AOAC or AOSC), needle style (NC², NC or standard), the nozzle orifice size if replacing nozzles, and the gun model and number of modules. Call 1-888-202-1788.
Nordson, Saturn, H200, MiniBlue, ProBlue and Meltex are trademarks of Nordson Corporation. Hot Melt Supply Company is not affiliated with Nordson Corporation. Names and Nordson part numbers are used only to identify compatible equipment. Connector, wiring and setup information is for identification and service reference; always follow the equipment manual.
.050
.075
.100
.150
.300
Single 90
Dual 15
Dual 30
AOAC
AOAC
AOSC
AOSC
NC² / NC
Standard
