Micro-dispensing Valves Specifications

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Dispensing Equipment


	Type
	Your choices are...
	Dispense Only		Devices dispense the media, but do not provide mixing or monitoring capabilities. This category includes both manual and power-driven dispensers.
	Mix and Dispense		Devices mix two or more items at a determined ratio and then dispense.
	Meter, Mix and Dispense		Devices meter, mix, and dispense items with a determined mix ratio and shot size.
	Hot Melt / Dispense		Devices melt the media from a solid form, and dispense it as a liquid. A hot-glue gun is an example of this type of dispenser.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary dispenser types.
	Search Logic:		All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.

Material Feed Options


	Batch (Syringe)		Dispensed products can be supplied from a local syringe or barrel placed onto the valve (batch). Once this syringe is empty, it can either be refilled or discarded.
	Search Logic:		"Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.

	Continuous Feed		Dispensed products can be supplied from a large, "permanent" source such as a large pressure pot (Continuous feed).
	Search Logic:		"Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.

	Material Inlet Pressure Range		The required material inlet pressure range required for proper use.
	Search Logic:		User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.

Specifications


	Container / Syringe Volume		Volume of syringe (volume of material) must be refilled or discarded upon emptying.
	Search Logic:		User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.

	Dispense Rate		The volumetric rate at which the dispenser passes fluid media.
	Search Logic:		User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.

	Shot Size		The volumetric quantity that the dispenser can produce in a single cycle.
	Search Logic:		User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.

	Dispensed Width / Diameter		The dimension of the spray, fill, dot, or other dispense pattern. Typically given in mils, or thousandths of an inch.
	Search Logic:		User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.

	Operating Frequency		The frequency, at which the valve can operate, specified in terms of its application.
	Search Logic:		All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value.

	Metering Accuracy		Metering accuracy indicates how well the dispenser controls each shot size.
	Search Logic:		All matching products will have a value less than or equal to the specified value.

	Media Viscosity		The viscosity of the fluid for which the dispenser is used.
	Search Logic:		User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.

	Material Temperature Range		Valve can accurately dispense materials within this temperature range.
	Search Logic:		User may specify either, both, or neither of the limits in a "From - To" range; when both are specified, matching products will cover entire range. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.

	Dispensing Application Type
	Your choices are...
	Bead		The media is dispensed at a consistent flow rate to allow the formation of a bead or line of material.
	Dot		Dots are highly-precise and designed for pinpoint-type applications.
	Solid Stream		The fluid is released as a single solid stream.
	Flat Spray		Spray pattern is flat.
	Round Spray		Spray pattern is round.
	Fill ("Potting")		Fill or potting provides a dispensed product of a precise volume for accurate filling applications.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary dispensing application types.
	Search Logic:		Products with the selected attribute will be returned as matches. Leaving or selecting "No Preference" will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.

Dispensed Cure Type


	Dispensed Cure Type
	Your choices are...
	Dispenses Aerobic Cured		Dispensed material cures upon exposure to oxygen.
	Dispenses Anaerobic Cured		The term "anaerobic" means "without air" or "without oxygen." Materials that are cured anaerobically require a vacuum for curing.
	Search Logic:		All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.

Number of Components


	Number of Components
	Your choices are...
	Single Component Dispensing		Equipment or valve is designed for use with a single component and is not capable of dispensing more than one fluid at a time.
	Multiple Component Dispensing		The dispenser has features to allow the dispensing of multiple fluids or the same fluid from multiple nozzles.
	Search Logic:		All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.

Valve Closing Method


	Valve Closing Method
	Your choices are...
	Single-Acting		Valve closed via spring or air, but not both.
	Double-Acting		Valve closed via both air and spring.
	Pinch-Tube		Opened and closed via mechanism that physically "pinches-off" fluid flow.
	Solenoid Close		Valve is closed via electric solenoid.
	Search Logic:		All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.

Mounting


	Mounting
	Your choices are...
	Container Mounted		The dispenser is mounted on the container from which the fluid is dispensed.
	Hand Held		The dispenser is handheld to manually control the dispensing rate and application location.
	Machine Mounted		The dispenser is mounted on the machine from which the fluid is dispensed. This category includes items like wall-mounted soap dispensers.
	Robotic		The dispenser is mounted on a robotic mechanism to control the dispensing rate and application location.
	Rotary		The dispenser is mounted on a rotating platform for accurate dispensing. Devices are manual or fully adjustable and vary in terms of rotation-speed, circle diameter, and dispensing time. They are available in one or multiple stations.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary mounting types.
	Search Logic:		All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.

Dispensed From


	Dispensed From
	Your choices are...
	Barrel / Syringe		Barrels and syringes are single or dual-cylinder containers for holding and dispensing liquids. They are available in a variety of sizes. Barrels and syringes may be dispensed manually, by hand, or powered by a dispensing station.
	Bottle		Bottles have tips for manual dispensing or use a pumping mechanism.
	Caulking Tube		Devices are designed for dispensing disposable or reusable caulking tubes.
	Can / Pail / Drum		The dispensed media is stored in a can, pail, or drum. The dispenser draws or dumps media from the container.
	Flexible Tube		Flexible tubes are prepackaged, sealed, and dispensed by mechanical means. A tube that contains cake frosting for lettering is an example.
	Glue Stick		The media is in a solid form until exposed to heat. When heated, the media liquefies and may be dispensed.
	Gun Handle		Devices are handheld and have a gun-shaped handle for holding a container. The device may or may not have a trigger to activate liquid flow.
	Pen		Pens are handheld devices for dispensing fluid. They are typically self-contained and hold a reservoir of fluid.
	Pinch Tube Pen		Pinch tube pens are handheld devices for dispensing fluid. Typically, they feed a fluid through a tube. The pen controls the amount of fluid that is dispensed.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary dispenser types.
	Search Logic:		All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.

Application


	Application
	Your choices are...
	Adhesive / Silicone		Devices dispense adhesives and silicones, including potting compounds.
	Chemical (Corrosive / Solvent)		Devices dispense corrosive substances such as acids and solvents.
	Cleaners / Sanitizers		Devices dispense fluids for cleaning or sanitizing.
	Coatings / Paint		Devices are used to dispense coatings and/or paint.
	Colorant / Dies		Devices dispense colorants, dies, or tints.
	Clean Room / Laboratory		Devices meet clean room requirements and/or are suitable for use in laboratories.
	Flux / Solder		Devices are used to dispense flux or solder for soldering applications.
	Foaming / Gasketing		Devices are used to dispense foaming or gasketing material.
	Food / Beverage		Devices are used to dispense food or beverage items.
	Fuel / Oil		Devices dispense petrochemicals such as engine oil, gasoline, diesel, and specialized fuels.
	High Viscosity		Designed to handle fluids of high viscosity or thickness, grease, heavy oils, syrup, etc.
	Lubricants		Devices are used in the application of lubricants, such as oils and greases.
	Medical / Pharmaceutical		Devices dispense pharmaceutical chemicals or medical / surgical fluids.
	Water		The assembly is used to spray water for pre-rinsing or other wetting needs.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary applications.
	Search Logic:		All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.

Micro-dispensing Valves Specifications

Type:

Batch (Syringe)?

Continuous Feed?

Material Inlet Pressure Range:

Container / Syringe Volume:

Dispense Rate:

Shot Size:

Dispensed Width / Diameter:

Operating Frequency:

Metering Accuracy:

Media Viscosity:

Dispensing Application Type:

Number of Components:

Mounting:

Dispensed From:

Application:

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