Corded or cordless glue gun?
A battery-powered glue gun is perfect when you need more manoeuvrability or don’t have access to an electrical socket. The disadvantage of battery-powered glue guns is the limited operating time. If you are going to use the glue gun for a longer period, you should therefore invest in an electric model.
Glue gun output and warm-up time
The output and warm-up time of the glue gun go hand in hand – the higher the output, the hotter it will be and the shorter the warm-up time. If your project requires a lot of glue, you can work more efficiently with a glue gun with a short warm-up time. That way, you don’t have to wait several minutes for it to warm up every time you insert a new glue cartridge.
Small or large glue gun?
Glue guns are available in two sizes – large and small. The size of the glue gun determines which glue cartridges you can use and how much hot-melt adhesive you can squeeze out in one trigger press. A smaller glue gun is therefore better suited for lighter crafts, while the larger version is better suited for heavier work.
Frequently asked questions about Glue guns
What can you glue with a glue gun?
You can glue most materials with a glue gun. For example, wood, cardboard, plastics, textiles, and more.
How hot does a glue gun get?
Biltema’s glue guns can reach up to around 200 °C.
