A dispensing unit for a hot melt adhesive system has a manifold centrally located
within the dispensing unit to permit commonality between heated hoses of substantially
the same length used to supply adhesive guns at either side of the dispensing unit.
The dispensing unit also includes a manifold that is thermally isolated from the
adhesive tank. The manifold has a heater that is independent of the tank heater
for more precise temperature control of adhesive flowing through the manifold.
A pump coupled to the manifold is located external to the tank and is heated by
the manifold heater.
