How Dispensing Tools Work
There are 3 core components in a dispensing tool: The Drive, the Material Containment Unit (MCU), and Nozzle. By customizing these components to meet your specific application needs, you can create the optimal dispensing tool.
Drive:
Creates initial force or thrust
Material Containment Unit (MCU):
Holds the bulk, sausage, or cartridge material
Nozzle:
Distributes material in desired size and shape
Drive
Mechanism that creates force (lbf) or thrust. Three types available:
- Manual: Hand-operated, portable, and efficient. Drive ratios (Mechanical Advantage) from 5:1 to 26:1 are available to match the viscosity or nozzle back pressure.
- Air-Powered: Requires an air compressor, regulator, and hose. Portable tanks work also. This set-up is best for industrial applications.
- Cordless: Portable, powerful, fast, and efficient.
Material Containment Unit (MCU)
Contains the material to be dispensed. Manages the pressure created by the drive.
- Bulk Material: Sealants and adhesives supplied in pails.
- Sausage Packs: Packaged in a Mylar bag designed specifically for sausage-style dispensing tools.
- Cartridges: Portable and convenient. Single and 2K two-component configurations.
Nozzle
Determines size and shape of the dispensed material.
- Lengths from 3″ to 24″+
- Widths from 3/64th” to 4″
- Shape: Round, triangular, slot, oval, ribbon, multi-bead
- Material: Steel, aluminum, plastic
- Standard and static (motionless) mixing nozzles
- Straight, bent, and bendable configurations