An applicator device and method where on the one hand adherence of particles in the dispensing area of the applicator nozzle, and on the other hand a thermal deflection of applicator device components can be prevented, or at least minimized. The first end of the reinforcement facing the hinge pin is provided with a fork-like shape so that it can be placed against the hinge pin from below the bracket onto the hinge pin between the bearing arms of the bracket, and on its side facing the bracket a cam engages a recess of the hinge bracket to prevent the hinge reinforcement from falling out. The system then identifies bandwidth use by each of the queues based on the instantaneous bandwidth used and the average bandwidth used by each of the queues.