The Fishman LDS9000 FO dispensing system is ideal choice for achieving the fluid control essential in the manufacture of fiber optic and photonic components. In bonding fibers to ceramic ferrules, for example, the LDS9000 is unequaled in dispensing the exact amounts of adhesive required, dot after dot after dot. Depending on the dispensing selected (three models are available), volumes down to 0.00023 cc and dot diameters as small as 30 mils can be achieved.

The performance and reliability of the AirFree™ LDS9000 is attributable to a proprietary design that incorporates a linear actuator-driven piston to "push" the dispensed material through the plastic barrel and the dispense tip, thus eliminating problems encountered with conventional dispensers due to variations in air pressure, moisture, and viscosity.

HiFlow™ dispense tips complete the FO package. Certified silicone-free, the industrial-grade tips are designed to optimize the fluid flow rate. When combined with the repeatability of the LDS9000 drive system, the HiFlow™ design delivers epoxy without overflow or damage to components, such as fibers, thereby maximizing bond strength and component life.