Fill ("Potting") Dispensing Valve Systems
Last Updated: April 1, 2025
Description
Fill, also known as "potting," dispensing valve systems are designed to dispense precise volumes of media for accurate filling applications. These systems are capable of handling various fluid types, including viscous materials, and are used to ensure that a specific volume of fluid is dispensed consistently and accurately.
Working Principle
Fill dispensing valve systems operate by forcing a precise volume of fluid out of the valve, which is measured in terms of shots, typically in cubic centimeters. The system can be set up with an automatic valve controller, allowing for consistent and repeatable dispensing. The use of positive displacement valves in these systems ensures that even viscous fluids can be metered and dispensed in precise amounts, making them highly useful for applications requiring accuracy and consistency.
Applications
Fill dispensing valve systems are commonly used in industrial assembly applications where precise volumes of glue or other cements are required. They are also suitable for applications involving the dispensing of sealants, epoxies, or greases, particularly when producing dots or beads. These systems are ideal for environments where bubble-free dispensing is critical, such as in the production of electronic components.
Advantages over other Dispensing Valve Systems
One of the primary advantages of fill dispensing valve systems is their ability to handle high viscosity fluids and dispense them in precise volumes. This capability is particularly beneficial in applications where consistency and accuracy are paramount. Additionally, these systems can be easily set up with automatic controllers, enhancing their efficiency and ease of use compared to other dispensing systems.
Limitations
Fill dispensing valve systems may have limitations related to the initial setup and calibration, especially when dealing with highly viscous materials. The need for precise control and potential complexity in managing flow and pressure can also pose challenges.
Considerations
When considering fill dispensing valve systems, it is important to evaluate the initial costs, which can vary depending on the complexity of the system. Operating expenses may include maintenance and calibration to ensure accuracy and consistency. Durability is a key factor, as these systems need to withstand the demands of high-volume production environments. Accuracy is critical, and systems should be chosen based on their ability to maintain precise dispensing over time. Replacement and maintenance costs should also be considered, as these can impact the overall cost-effectiveness of the system.
from Techcon
The TS9000 Series Jet Tech is a Piezoelectric driven, non contact dispense valve capable of handling fluid viscosities to 2 million Cps. Jet Tech offers a fast jetting action producing hundreds of accurate deposits less than one second. Every component of the valve was designed to the highest... [See More]
- Dispensing Application: Dot; Fill ("potting")
- Material Feed: Batch (Syringe)
- Valve Dispensing Technology: Diaphragm
- Shot Size: 2.00E-6
from Nordson EFD
The 725HF Series high flow piston valve fills small bottles, foil packs, and other packaging with absolute accuracy at up to 450 ml per second. Ideal for adhesives, cosmetics, creams, grease, lubricants, inks, and sealants, the 725HF is also used for potting electronics and applying braze pastes. [See More]
- Dispensing Application: Fill ("potting")
- Material Feed: Batch (Syringe)
- Valve Dispensing Technology: Positive Displacement; Rod/Piston
- Dispense Rate: 27.02
from Valcor Engineering Corporation
The SV673 series dispensing pump is a pneumatically operated high purity piston driven pump that delivers a wide range of fluids with high precision. By combining the easily adjustable stroke of the pump with variable cycle rats, users have complete control of the volume and rate of dispense for... [See More]
- Dispensing Application: Fill ("potting")
- Material Feed: Continuous Feed
- Valve Dispensing Technology: Positive Displacement; Rod/Piston
- Inlet Pressure Range: 30 to 60
from Deltrol Controls/Division of Deltrol Corp.
The DSVP10 from Deltrol Controls is our biggest liquid dispensing valve. It is a 2-way, direct acting solenoid valve used to dispense low pressure water from a tank. This valve is designed for non-potable water applications. Electrical Specifications. Coil Voltages: 24, 110, 120, 220, 240 VAC | 12,... [See More]
- Dispensing Application: Fill ("potting")
- Material Feed: Continuous Feed
- Valve Dispensing Technology: Diaphragm
- Inlet Pressure Range: 0.0 to 0.6503
from PVA - Precision Valve & Automation
The VPX-2K Volumetric Pump is a dual dispenser designed for applying small volumes of 2-part adhesives in lines or dots with a high level of control. The unit uses the progressive cavity principle, which utilizes a specially machined auger-like rotor that couples with a rubberized seal to displace... [See More]
- Dispensing Application: Bead; Fill ("potting")
- Dispense Rate: 0.0080 to 10
- Valve Dispensing Technology: Positive Displacement
- Media Viscosity: 1 to 1.00E6
from Techcon
The TS9200D Jet Tech is a non-contact dispense valve capable of jetting fluid viscosities to 400,000 Cps. Jet Tech offers a fast jetting action producing hundreds of precise droplets in less than one second. The main feature of the valve is a single, easily replaceable diaphragm to eliminate dynamic... [See More]
- Dispensing Application: Dot; Fill ("potting")
- Material Feed: Batch (Syringe)
- Valve Dispensing Technology: Diaphragm
- Syringe / Container Volume: 5 to 55
from Valcor Engineering Corporation
The SV603 series dispensing pump is a solenoid operated high purity piston driven pump that delivers a wide range of fluids with high precision. By combining the easily adjustable stroke of the pump with variable cycle rates, users have complete control of the volume and rat of dispense for specific... [See More]
- Dispensing Application: Fill ("potting")
- Material Feed: Continuous Feed
- Valve Dispensing Technology: Positive Displacement; Rod/Piston
- Dispense Rate: 0.1801
from Deltrol Controls/Division of Deltrol Corp.
The DSVP10 from Deltrol Controls is our biggest liquid dispensing valve. It is a 2-way, direct acting solenoid valve used to dispense low pressure water from a tank. This valve is designed for potable water applications. Electrical Specifications. Coil Voltages: 24, 110, 120, 220, 240 VAC | 12, 24,... [See More]
- Dispensing Application: Fill ("potting")
- Material Feed: Continuous Feed
- Valve Dispensing Technology: Diaphragm
- Inlet Pressure Range: 0.0 to 0.6503
from PVA - Precision Valve & Automation
The FCM100 is ideal for any low viscosity underfill, encapsulant, conformal coating, and micro dot or bead dispensing project. The FCM100 "propels" precise shots of fluid onto a substrate resulting in accurate patterns at a high robot speed as no in process z-axis adjustments are required. The... [See More]
- Dispensing Application: Bead; Dot; Fill ("potting")
- Shot Size: 8.30E-4
- Valve Dispensing Technology: Positive Displacement
- Media Viscosity: 1 to 20000
from Valcor Engineering Corporation
The SV653 series dispensing pump is a solenoid operated high purity piston driven pump that delivers a wide range of fluids with high precision. By combining the easily adjustable stroke of the pump with variable cycle rates, users have complete control of the volume and rate of dispense for... [See More]
- Dispensing Application: Fill ("potting")
- Material Feed: Continuous Feed
- Valve Dispensing Technology: Positive Displacement; Rod/Piston
- Dispense Rate: 0.0420
from Deltrol Controls/Division of Deltrol Corp.
The DSVP11 is a 2-way, direct acting solenoid valve used to dispense low pressure water from a tank. This version of the DSVP11 valve is designed for non-potable water applications. Electrical Specifications. Coil Voltages: 24, 110/120, 220/240 VAC | 12, 24, 36 VDC (Other voltages available upon... [See More]
- Dispensing Application: Fill ("potting")
- Material Feed: Continuous Feed
- Valve Dispensing Technology: Diaphragm
- Inlet Pressure Range: 0.0 to 0.4335
from PVA - Precision Valve & Automation
PVA's MX4000 Series Gear Pump Systems are an ideal choice for most non-abrasive meter-mix dispensing applications. Gear pump designs feature continuous material flow with no recharging necessary. PVA pumps are designed specifically for processing a wide range of adhesives and sealants. Closed loop... [See More]
- Dispensing Application: Bead; Fill ("potting")
- Media Viscosity: 100 to 1.00E6
- Valve Dispensing Technology: Positive Displacement
- Application: AdhesiveSilicone
from Valcor Engineering Corporation
The SV104 series is an all PTFE wetted parts metering pump designed to handle liquids to 250 °F. Variable flow adjustment is accomplished via a solid stat speed controller that provides smooth step-less control. This pump is specifically engineered to handle aggressive fluids and high purity... [See More]
- Dispensing Application: Fill ("potting")
- Material Feed: Continuous Feed
- Valve Dispensing Technology: Positive Displacement; Rod/Piston
- Inlet Pressure Range: 15
from Deltrol Controls/Division of Deltrol Corp.
The DSVP11N is a 2-way, direct acting solenoid valve used to dispense low pressure water from a tank. It is the #1 choice for commercial coffee equipment in the USA. This valve is designed for potable water applications. Electrical Specifications. Coil Voltages: 24, 110, 120, 220, 240 VAC | 12, 24,... [See More]
- Dispensing Application: Fill ("potting")
- Material Feed: Continuous Feed
- Valve Dispensing Technology: Diaphragm
- Inlet Pressure Range: 0.0 to 0.4335
from PVA - Precision Valve & Automation
The MR2 is a versatile servo-controlled piston dispenser for processing single or dual component chemistries requiring a high level of dosing accuracy. Utilizing a volumetric displacement concept, the MR2 is capable of processing a wide range of chemistries, including viscous filled or abrasive... [See More]
- Dispensing Application: Bead; Fill ("potting")
- Media Viscosity: 1 to 1.00E6
- Valve Dispensing Technology: Positive Displacement
- Application: AdhesiveSilicone
from Valcor Engineering Corporation
The SV500 series dispensing pump is a solenoid operated piston driven pump that delivers a wide range of fluids with high precision. By combining the easily adjustable stroke of the pump with variable cycle rates, users have complete control of the volume and rate of dispense for specific... [See More]
- Dispensing Application: Fill ("potting")
- Material Feed: Continuous Feed
- Valve Dispensing Technology: Positive Displacement; Rod/Piston
- Dispense Rate: 0.1801
from Deltrol Controls/Division of Deltrol Corp.
The DSVP12 from Deltrol Controls is a 2-way, direct acting valve with a modular twist-lock connection. This version of the DSVP12 valve is designed for non-potable water applications. Electrical Specifications. Coil Voltages: 24, 110/120, 220/240 VAC | 12, 24, 36 VDC (Other voltages available upon... [See More]
- Dispensing Application: Fill ("potting")
- Material Feed: Continuous Feed
- Valve Dispensing Technology: Diaphragm
- Inlet Pressure Range: 0.0 to 0.8670
from PVA - Precision Valve & Automation
The PC200 is ideal for any plural component bead, dot, potting, or encapsulation project. The PC200R-SS can be integrated with a PVA automated meter-mix process or used in a handheld dispensing operation. The PC200R-SS is compatible with standard bell inlet disposable static mixers. [See More]
- Dispensing Application: Bead; Fill ("potting")
- Media Viscosity: 1000 to 500000
- Valve Dispensing Technology: Positive Displacement
- Application: AdhesiveSilicone
from Valcor Engineering Corporation
The SV515 series dispensing pump is a solenoid operated piston driven pump that delivers a wide range of fluids with high precision. By combining the easily adjustable stroke of the pump with variable cycle rates, users have complete control of the volume and rate of dispense for specific... [See More]
- Dispensing Application: Fill ("potting")
- Material Feed: Continuous Feed
- Valve Dispensing Technology: Positive Displacement; Rod/Piston
- Dispense Rate: 0.0030
from Deltrol Controls/Division of Deltrol Corp.
The DSVP12 from Deltrol Controls is a 2-way, direct acting valve with a modular twist-lock connection. This valve is designed for potable water applications. Electrical Specifications. Coil Voltages: 24, 110/120, 220/240 VAC | 12, 24, 36 VDC (Other voltages available upon request). Coil Power: AC 12... [See More]
- Dispensing Application: Fill ("potting")
- Material Feed: Continuous Feed
- Valve Dispensing Technology: Diaphragm
- Inlet Pressure Range: 0.0 to 0.8670
from PVA - Precision Valve & Automation
PVA's MX1000 and MX1500 series rod displacement systems are ideal choices for meter-mix dispensing applications using heavily filled, abrasive materials. The rod displacement design eliminates metal to metal contact and does not contain wearable dynamic seals. [See More]
- Dispensing Application: Bead; Fill ("potting")
- Shot Size: 60 to 120
- Valve Dispensing Technology: Positive Displacement
- Media Viscosity: 10 to 1.00E6
from Valcor Engineering Corporation
The SV525 series dispensing pump is a solenoid operated piston driven pump that delivers a wide range of fluids with high precision. By combining the easily adjustable stroke of the pump with variable cycle rates, users have complete control of the volume and rate of dispense for specific... [See More]
- Dispensing Application: Fill ("potting")
- Material Feed: Continuous Feed
- Valve Dispensing Technology: Positive Displacement; Rod/Piston
- Dispense Rate: 0.0120
from Deltrol Controls/Division of Deltrol Corp.
The DSVP14N is a 2-way, direct acting solenoid valve with an integrated flow adjuster used to dispense low pressure water from a tank. It is the #1 choice for powdered drink dispensers in the USA. This valve is designed for potable water applications. Electrical Specifications. Coil Voltages: 12,... [See More]
- Dispensing Application: Fill ("potting")
- Material Feed: Continuous Feed
- Valve Dispensing Technology: Diaphragm
- Inlet Pressure Range: 0.0 to 0.4335
from PVA - Precision Valve & Automation
The MV200 is a true positive displacement metering valve capable of dispensing small deposits of material in a highly accurate process. The deposit volume is determined by the valve's stroke adjustment setting and is not affected by variations in viscosity or material pressure. The MV200 is... [See More]
- Dispensing Application: Bead; Dot; Fill ("potting")
- Shot Size: 0.0015 to 0.0120
- Valve Dispensing Technology: Positive Displacement; Rod/Piston
- Media Viscosity: 1 to 1.00E7
from Valcor Engineering Corporation
The SV560 series dispensing pump is a solenoid operated piston driven pump that delivers a wide range of fluids with high precision. By combining the easily adjustable stroke of the pump with variable cycle rates, users have complete control of the volume and rate of dispense for specific... [See More]
- Dispensing Application: Fill ("potting")
- Material Feed: Continuous Feed
- Valve Dispensing Technology: Positive Displacement; Rod/Piston
- Dispense Rate: 0.0420
from Deltrol Controls/Division of Deltrol Corp.
3-way, direct acting solenoid valve used to dispense low pressure water or similar media (up to 2 psi). Features. Up to 0.7 fl oz/sec at 2 psi. Quick Connect and Barb port options. Dry plunger design. NSF certified. Ideal for beverage equipment applications [See More]
- Dispensing Application: Fill ("potting")
- Material Feed: Continuous Feed
- Valve Dispensing Technology: Diaphragm
- Inlet Pressure Range: 0.0 to 2
from PVA - Precision Valve & Automation
The highly accurate MV300 valve's deposit volume is determined by the valve's stroke adjustment setting and is not affected by variations in viscosity or material pressure. The MV300 is a true positive displacement metering valve capable of dispensing deposits of material in a highly accurate... [See More]
- Dispensing Application: Bead; Dot; Fill ("potting")
- Shot Size: 0.0100 to 0.1250
- Valve Dispensing Technology: Positive Displacement; Rod/Piston
- Media Viscosity: 1 to 1.00E7