Chicago Glue Machine & Supply Co. is proud to be an authorized dealer of Hot Melt Technologies, Inc. We carry the Proflex™ line of high performance, heavy-duty applicators as well as the Benchmark™ systems. Hot Melt Adhesives offer an important alternative to mechanical fasteners, solvent-based adhesives and water-based glues. Hot melts are effective in bonding a variety of substrates. We offer a full line of applicators from hand to fully automated equipment which allows you to put down a bead or swirl pattern. They are also environmentally safe, as well as fast setting. Many companies find switching to bulk hot melts can offer substantial cost savings. Nordson glue machine.