7 best glue guns

The universal assistant for builders or creative people are glue guns. With the help of these compact devices, it is possible to quickly and securely connect parts even in hard-to-reach places. The principle of operation of the device is quite simple. Special rods are installed in the gun, which begin to melt when heated. The user needs only to move the device on a given surface. The rods can be purchased at an affordable price in the trade network. Scope of the glue gun is wide enough, it is used not only for gluing parts, but also for filling joints, sealing joints. When choosing a device, experts recommend paying attention to the following points.

Criteria for the selection of glue gun

1. Pistols differ in type of food. One category of devices can run on battery, other models must be connected to a household electrical outlet.

2. An important characteristic of a glue gun is performance. For domestic purposes, the product is suitable with an indicator of 5-30 minutes. But for professional activity requires a more productive device.

3. In the process of applying is often important accurate dosage of glue and its quick setting. It depends on the design of the tip (nozzle) and the quality of the rods.

4. The overall dimensions of a gun can be crucial when it comes to working in hard-to-reach places. The size of the application of glue depends on the dimensions of the device and rods.

5. When buying a device for the child should take care of security. This concerns not only the protection of heating parts, but also the selection of rods. Some consumables can produce toxic compounds that adversely affect the health of the young creator.

Our review includes the best glue guns. The following criteria were taken into account when compiling the rating:

1. the appointment of a pistol;

2. specifications;

3. price;

4. expert opinion;

5. consumer reviews.

Top glue guns rating

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best professional glue gun	1	Bosch PKP 3,6 LI	3 960 ₽
	2	Dremel 940	2 099 ₽
	3	Bosch PKP 18 E	2 599 ₽
	4	Bosch GluePen	2 610 ₽
The best glue gun for needlework	1	Micron, 60 W	850 ₽
	2	UHU CREATIV	1 129 ₽
	3	MASTERHAND	250 ₽

The best professional glue gun

One of the main factors in the purchase of a professional pistol is high performance. With the help of the rod, it is possible to reduce production costs due to accurate dosage and lower cost than the usual glue. Most often in a search engine, users are interested in Bosch appliances. Experts have included some models in our rating.

Bosch PKP 3,6 LI

Rating: 4.9

The professional glue gun Bosch PKP 3,6 LI has a whole range of advantages over its competitors. This compact device (0.255 kg) is powered by a 1.5 Ah lithium-ion battery. The key point of the tool is instant adhesive setting. The gun can run smoothly at full charge for 30 minutes. The core is heated in record time (less than 15 s). The device is equipped with a heating level indicator, the operator can also monitor the degree of battery discharge.

The heat gun has a unique nozzle that prevents the formation of droplets. Thanks to the Auto Off function, the device turns itself off after five minutes of inactivity. To charge the battery is allowed to use the connector Micro-USB. The gun is deservedly recognized the winner of the rating.

Dremel 940

Rating: 4.8

The Dremel 940 handgun received a high mark from builders. Various materials are easily connected with it. The model operates on a 220 V electrical network, so the working space is limited by the length of the power cable. But powerful heater allows you to use thick rods (11 mm), heating them to a temperature of 195 ° C. The device loses to the winner in heating rate (300 s) and in mobility, so the experts placed the device in second place in the rating.

The manufacturer is well equipped with a glue gun. In the set are three rods, leg-stand, sight glass, protection against leakage. Gun nozzles have silicon covers that prevent glue from igniting.

Bosch PKP 18 E

Rating: 4.7

Bosch "PKP 18 E" glue gun has excellent technical parameters. The device is able to heat the rod to a maximum temperature of 200 ° C and maintain it for a long time. This is achieved by powering the device from the electrical network. The device is equipped with rods with a thickness of 11 mm and provides high performance during operation (20 g / min). Only the heating of the rod takes a long time (420 s), in this parameter the device is inferior to the closest competitors. And the weight of the model is quite large (350 g). The special design of the nozzle ensures clean operation of the gun.

The device copes with the sealing, fixing, gluing a wide range of materials. Included with the gun is one glue rod, nozzle, stand, viewing window.

Bosch GluePen

Rating: 4.7

A very convenient hot melt glue gun is the Bosch GluePen model. The device is ergonomic and compact. Thanks to the built-in battery (capacity 1.5 Ah), the device can be used away from the household power grid. Experts included this gun in the rating also for the smallest weight among competitors (142 g). The advantages of the device include the minimum time for heating (15 s), instant bonding, a thin nozzle. The main purpose of the product is creative work when creating crafts, as well as the repair of small parts.

The manufacturer, together with the device, attached 4 glue sticks and a charger. The gun works with rods with a diameter of 7 mm. The consumption of adhesive material is controlled automatically.

The best glue gun for needlework

In our country, traditionally many creative people who are engaged in crafts or decor. They appreciate the compactness, lightness and the possibility of applying a thin layer of glue in the glue gun. The review came cheap models with economical consumption of the glue rod.

Micron, 60 W

Rating: 4.8

The universal tool for domestic purposes is a glue gun "Micron", 60 watts. It is also used in the work of people of creative professions that are engaged in decorative ornaments, crafts from cardboard, straw, paper and wood. The Chinese device became the winner of our rating for safety and convenience in use.The device is powered from a household network (220 V), it is equipped with only one power button. The power of the device (60 W) is enough to melt a rod with a diameter of 11 mm. This forms a wide strip of glue.

The delivery has everything you need to get started. Together with the gun, the manufacturer supplies two adhesive rods and a solid metal stand.

UHU CREATIV

Rating: 4.7

The German glue gun UHU CREATIV became a worthy competitor to the winner. Only in the price he loses to the leader, occupying deservedly second place in the rating. The device is considered a low-temperature model, since the melting process takes place at 110 ° C. This does not affect the quality of adhesion, but additional safety during operation can be a trump card for purchase. Fragile girls will like the compactness of the device and low weight.

Using a thermogun it is recommended to glue on any materials, even sensitive to high temperature. This quality of the device is ensured by instant glue setting. As a result, a minimum amount of time is spent on the gluing operation, which reduces costs.

MASTERHAND

Rating: 4.6

The most affordable option for a home craftsman is the Chinese MASTERHAND pistol. At the same time the device demonstrates excellent technical properties. The experts gave this model the third line of the rating for miniature sizes (the gun is smaller than a palm), which allows you to reach the most inaccessible places. The device works from the household power supply network, heating a glue stick to 120 ° C. To reach the working temperature, the device takes only 3-5 minutes. Using a gun, the master can take on any materials.

Users flatter about the reliability and durability of the device. He copes with the tasks. The manufacturer completed the product with a metal stand and two glue rods.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.