7 best glue guns

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Glue guns become a universal assistant for builders or creative people. With these compact devices it is possible to quickly and reliably connect parts even in hard-to-reach places. The principle of operation of the device is quite simple. Special rods are installed in the gun, which, when heated, begin to melt. The user only has to move the device over a given surface. The rods can be purchased at an affordable price from the store. The scope of application of the glue gun is quite wide, it is used not only for gluing parts, but also for filling seams, sealing joints. When choosing a device, experts recommend paying attention to the following points.

Criteria for choosing a glue gun

1. Pistols differ in the type of power supply. One category of devices can operate on battery power, other models must be connected to a household power outlet.

2. An important characteristic of a glue gun is performance. For household purposes, a product with an indicator of 5-30 minutes is suitable. But for professional activities, a more productive device is required.

3. During the application process, accurate dosage of the adhesive and its quick setting are often important. It depends on the design of the tip (nozzle) and the quality of the rods.

4. Gun dimensions can be critical when it comes to working in tight spaces. The glue application area depends on the size of the device and the rods.

5. When buying a device for a child, you should take care of safety. This applies not only to the protection of the heating parts, but also to the selection of the rods. Some consumables can release toxic compounds that will negatively affect the health of the young creator.

Our review includes the best glue guns. When compiling the rating, the following criteria were taken into account:

1. the purpose of the pistol;

2. specifications;

3. price;

4. expert opinion;

5. consumer reviews.

Rating of the best glue guns

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best professional glue gun	1	Bosch PKP 3.6 LI	RUB 3,960
	2	Dremel 940	RUB 2,099
	3	Bosch PKP 18 E	RUB 2,599
	4	Bosch GluePen	RUB 2 610
The best glue gun for needlework	1	Micron, 60W	850 RUB
	2	UHU CREATIV	RUB 1,129
	3	MASTERHAND	RUB 250

Best professional glue gun

One of the main factors in buying a professional pistol is high performance. With the help of a stick, production costs can be reduced due to precise dosage and a lower cost than conventional glue. Most often in the search engine, users are interested in Bosch devices. Experts included some models in our rating.

Bosch PKP 3.6 LI

Rating: 4.9

The professional glue gun Bosch PKP 3,6 LI has a whole range of advantages over the competition. This compact device (0.255 kg) is powered by a 1.5 Ah Li-Ion battery. The key point of the tool is the instant adhesion of the adhesive. The gun can operate continuously on a full charge for 30 minutes. The rod is heated in record time (less than 15 s). The device is equipped with a heating level indicator, the operator can also monitor the degree of battery discharge.

The gun has a unique nozzle that prevents dripping. Thanks to the Auto Off function, the device switches itself off after five minutes of inactivity. You can use the Micro-USB connector to charge the battery. The pistol was deservedly recognized as the winner of the rating.

Advantages

• compactness;

• fast heating;

• USB charging;

• unique nozzle.

disadvantages

• high price.

Dremel 940

Rating: 4.8

The Dremel 940 Hand Gun was highly praised by the builders for easy joining of different materials. The model operates on a 220 V electrical network, so the working space is limited by the length of the supply wire. But the powerful heater allows the use of thick rods (11 mm), heating them to a temperature of 195 ° C. The device loses to the winner in terms of heating speed (300 s) and in mobility, therefore the experts placed the device in second place in the rating.

The manufacturer did a good job with a glue gun. The set includes three rods, a support leg, a sight glass, and a drip guard. The gun nozzles have silicon shields to prevent the adhesive from catching fire.

Advantages

• high performance;

• rich equipment;

• affordable price;

• applies to different materials.

disadvantages

• dependence on the power grid;

• prolonged heating.

Bosch PKP 18 E

Rating: 4.7

The Bosch PKP 18 E glue gun has excellent technical parameters. The device is capable of heating the rod to a maximum temperature of 200 ° C and maintaining it for a long time. This is achieved by powering the device from the electrical network. The device is equipped with rods with a thickness of 11 mm and provides high performance during operation (20 g / min). Only the heating of the rod takes a long time (420 s), in this parameter the device is inferior to its closest competitors. And the weight of the model is quite large (350 g). The special nozzle design ensures a clean gun operation.

The device does an excellent job of sealing, fixing, gluing a wide range of materials. The gun comes with one glue stick, nozzle, stand, viewing window.

Advantages

• high heating temperature;

• electronic temperature control;

• leakage protection.

disadvantages

• prolonged heating;

• great weight.

Bosch GluePen

Rating: 4.7

A very handy hot glue gun is the Bosch GluePen. The device is ergonomic and compact. Thanks to the built-in rechargeable battery (capacity 1.5 Ah), the device can be used away from household power. Experts have included this pistol in the rating for the smallest weight among competitors (142 g). The advantages of the device include the minimum heating time (15 s), instant bonding, and a thin nozzle. The main purpose of the product is creative work when creating crafts, as well as repairing small parts.

The manufacturer has included 4 glue sticks and a charger with the device. The gun works with rods with a diameter of 7 mm. The consumption of adhesive is automatically controlled.

Advantages

• compactness and convenience;

• light weight;

• thin nozzle.

disadvantages

• narrow scope of application;

• poor performance.

The best glue gun for needlework

In our country, there are traditionally many creative people who are engaged in crafts or decor. They appreciate the compactness, lightness and the ability to apply a thin layer of glue in a glue gun. The review includes inexpensive models with an economical consumption of a glue stick.

Micron, 60W

Rating: 4.8

The universal tool for household purposes is the “Micron” glue gun, 60 W. It is also used in work by people of creative professions who are engaged in decorative ornaments, crafts made of cardboard, straw, paper and wood. The Chinese device is the winner of our rating for safety and usability. The device is powered by a household network (220 V), it is equipped with only one power button. The power of the device (60 W) is enough to melt a rod with a diameter of 11 mm. This creates a wide adhesive bead.

The package contains everything you need to get started. The manufacturer supplies the gun with two glue sticks and a sturdy metal support.

Advantages

• affordable price;

• work safety;

• lightness and convenience;

• wide strip of glue.

disadvantages

• not found.

UHU CREATIV

Rating: 4.7

A worthy competitor to the winner was the German UHU CREATIV glue gun. Only in price does it lose to the leader, taking deservedly second place in the rating. The device is considered a low-temperature model, since the melting process occurs at 110 ° C. This does not in any way affect the quality of gluing, but additional safety during operation can become a trump card when buying. Fragile girls will like the device's compactness and light weight.

Using a heat gun, it is recommended to glue any materials, even those sensitive to high temperatures. This quality of the device is ensured by the instant glue setting. As a result, a minimum amount of time is spent on the gluing operation, which reduces costs.

Advantages

• convenience of work;

• fast bonding;

• safe operation;

• German quality.

disadvantages

• high price.

MASTERHAND

Rating: 4.6

The most budgetary option for a home craftsman is the Chinese MASTERHAND pistol. At the same time, the device demonstrates excellent technical properties. Experts gave this model the third line of the rating for its miniature size (the pistol is smaller than the palm), which allows you to get to the most inaccessible places. The device operates on a household power supply, heating the glue stick to 120 ° C. The device only takes 3-5 minutes to reach operating temperature. Using a pistol, the master can handle any material.

Users praise the reliability and durability of the device. He does an excellent job with the tasks. The manufacturer has completed the product with a metal stand and two glue sticks.

Advantages

• low price;

• miniature sizes;

• fast heating.

disadvantages

• unreliable case;

• spontaneous leakage of glue from the nozzle.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.