Abstract: A separator for removing pellets from an air flow has a screen inclined to the path of the pellets and which deflects the pellets toward a pellet discharge member for subsequent delivery to a hot melt glue tank. The screen is detachably carried by an air outlet of the separator which, in turn, is detachably mounted on the separator. In a modified air outlet, stacked screens of decreasing aperture cross section are removably secured in place by a bayonet lock on the screens and air outlet.

Abstract: One or more hot melt tanks are each periodically supplied by an air conduit which automatically transfers pellets from a storage container. A transducer assembly, positionable in the container, includes a vacuum transducer for the pick up of glue pellets for transfer via the air conduit. A vibrator imparts motion to the pellets to prevent bridging of same. Each hot melt tank includes a level switch with a probe which provides a signal to a control panel having relays which in turn actuate solenoid valves for the delivery of a pressurized air flow to one or more vacuum transducers. A portion of the pressurized air flow is bled off for supplying the vibrator in place on a base of the transducer assembly.