AEC Automatic Glue Applicator for Mass Timber Manufacturing

The AEC Automatic Glue Applicator is designed for mass timber and engineered wood manufacturing. Its motorized belt provides a continuous and consistent flow of components through the glue applicator. Depending on the application, the system can create spacing between consecutive parts or maintain a continuous feed to optimize gluing operations.

This equipment is part of Doucet's Mass Timber Solutions, helping manufacturers automate glue application while maintaining consistent production flow and reliable bonding quality for structural wood components.

Glue application zone

Glue Applicator Head

Glue Spreading

Characteristics & operation

Following the sequencer, each part passes through a series of bottom feed steel rollers and the glue application zone. Each space between rollers is covered with stainless steel plates for easy cleaning. Over the motorized rollers before the gluing zone, there is opposite pressure wheels in order to insure a constant speed of the pieces as it goes through the glue application area. The rollers are powered by an electric motor with variable speed drive up to 60 fpm.

The glue zone consists of pressurized applicator head made by Apquip. The glue head spreads multiple glue lines along the piece's top surface with precise quantity. A 12 gallon pressurized stainless glue tank, adjustable mounting brackets and valves are included with the applicator head. When the glued piece reaches a stop fence at the end of the roller conveyor, a sensor stops the feeding cycle until the parts are removed by the operator.

System capacity:

Material Thickness : 1/8" to 1 ¾";
Material Width : 2" to 12";
Material Length : 15" to 54".

Options & specifications

The sequencer reserve could be built in left or right-hand version.
The sequencer belt and roller conveyor could be extended for longer material capability.
The glue applicator is built on caster wheels and rails to be moved closer to the pressing area. When selected, the glue tank is fixed to the unit.