Doming and Potting
Doming and Potting Equipment is available in many configurations and can accommodate products of varying shapes and sizes and job orders large and small. If doming or potting, you have quite a few systems from which to choose.
Before you begin, it might be helpful to review some basic features and terms associated with doming. These descriptions apply primarily to machines that dispense two-part polyurethane resins or use two or single part UV, a common type used.
If you are doing a low production run of two part epoxy, remember that IDS will be happy to quote both a premixed/frozen version in easy to use syringes and even a small freezer to keep them safe.
As always, please call us at (818) 597-4300 or email to: service@dispensinglink.com if you have any question or comments for our service team.
Meter-mix is also referred to as meter-mix-dispense, which means the dispensing machine meters (measures) the doming materials by volume and then mixes the components before depositing the resin onto the products.
Static mixer usually refers to the dispensing machine's mixing unit, which is responsible for blending doming materials. A static mixer is often a simple, rigid, plastic tube that houses a series of helical elements. As both components of a two-part polyurethane resin enter the static mixer, they're sheared and blended together when they pass over each element. The result is a homogenous mixture ready for deposit. Static mixers are common in both entry-level manual and high-end automatic dispensing systems. Parts A and B never touch until they enter the mixing tube.
Dynamic mixer The dynamic mixer is similar to the static version in that it relies on the helical elements, but it also consists of a pneumatic motor that is integral to the dispensing head. This motor complements the static mixer's shearing and blending effect with rotary motion, which provides additional mixing. This type of unit is usually best employed in high volume, constant flow applications.
Piston-metering systems Some dispensing machines rely on pistons to measure the resin and catalyst. The pistons' cylindrical housings are sized to conform to the volumetric ratio of the doming materials, 1:1 and 2:1 being the most common configurations. Upon actuation, the pistons push the precise amount of each component toward the mixer.
Gear-metering systems These are another means used to deliver predetermined amounts of doming components to the dispensing machine's mixer. The gears, controlled by a servo motor, are machined with precise volumetric spaces between each tooth, which makes them the metering system. Controlled amounts of doming materials are metered as they're captured by the teeth of the gears.
UV Adhesive
If you use a single component UV adhesive, you can eliminate a lot of the headaches that are inherent in a two component system. The right UV Adhesive is important. It will be a little more expensive, but throughput will increase dramatically. When doing a UV Dispensing system, you are using a single component material, you can choose a lower cost Shot Meter or Valve with which to dispense the materials. Choose from any of our Robots and speed things up even more. If you are looking for higher production, use a valve and valve controller mounted on a robot, fed by a reservoir of any size. Add a Conveyor Belt and increase production as required. After choosing the materials and dispensers you will require a UV Curing System. They will range from a basic low cost operator controlled Flood System to an IDS MotionCure UV Flood Curing System, an integrated Conveyor and Curing Head.
Manual Dispensing
You can make a minimal investment in the technology by using a hand-held dispensing syringe.Some semi-manual pneumatic dispensing units may come with foot switches and other control options, but expect to index your sheets of printed products and move them along the production line by hand. Dispensers in this category, while manually driven, offer repeatability of shots, accuracy, and excellent production pace.
Before you begin, it might be helpful to review some basic features and terms associated with doming. These descriptions apply primarily to machines that dispense two-part polyurethane resins or use two or single part UV, a common type used.
If you are doing a low production run of two part epoxy, remember that IDS will be happy to quote both a premixed/frozen version in easy to use syringes and even a small freezer to keep them safe.
As always, please call us at (818) 597-4300 or email to: service@dispensinglink.com if you have any question or comments for our service team.
Meter-mix is also referred to as meter-mix-dispense, which means the dispensing machine meters (measures) the doming materials by volume and then mixes the components before depositing the resin onto the products.
Static mixer usually refers to the dispensing machine's mixing unit, which is responsible for blending doming materials. A static mixer is often a simple, rigid, plastic tube that houses a series of helical elements. As both components of a two-part polyurethane resin enter the static mixer, they're sheared and blended together when they pass over each element. The result is a homogenous mixture ready for deposit. Static mixers are common in both entry-level manual and high-end automatic dispensing systems. Parts A and B never touch until they enter the mixing tube.
Dynamic mixer The dynamic mixer is similar to the static version in that it relies on the helical elements, but it also consists of a pneumatic motor that is integral to the dispensing head. This motor complements the static mixer's shearing and blending effect with rotary motion, which provides additional mixing. This type of unit is usually best employed in high volume, constant flow applications.
Piston-metering systems Some dispensing machines rely on pistons to measure the resin and catalyst. The pistons' cylindrical housings are sized to conform to the volumetric ratio of the doming materials, 1:1 and 2:1 being the most common configurations. Upon actuation, the pistons push the precise amount of each component toward the mixer.
Gear-metering systems These are another means used to deliver predetermined amounts of doming components to the dispensing machine's mixer. The gears, controlled by a servo motor, are machined with precise volumetric spaces between each tooth, which makes them the metering system. Controlled amounts of doming materials are metered as they're captured by the teeth of the gears.
UV Adhesive
If you use a single component UV adhesive, you can eliminate a lot of the headaches that are inherent in a two component system. The right UV Adhesive is important. It will be a little more expensive, but throughput will increase dramatically. When doing a UV Dispensing system, you are using a single component material, you can choose a lower cost Shot Meter or Valve with which to dispense the materials. Choose from any of our Robots and speed things up even more. If you are looking for higher production, use a valve and valve controller mounted on a robot, fed by a reservoir of any size. Add a Conveyor Belt and increase production as required. After choosing the materials and dispensers you will require a UV Curing System. They will range from a basic low cost operator controlled Flood System to an IDS MotionCure UV Flood Curing System, an integrated Conveyor and Curing Head.
Manual Dispensing
You can make a minimal investment in the technology by using a hand-held dispensing syringe.Some semi-manual pneumatic dispensing units may come with foot switches and other control options, but expect to index your sheets of printed products and move them along the production line by hand. Dispensers in this category, while manually driven, offer repeatability of shots, accuracy, and excellent production pace.
5101292-5LPKG = 5 Liter Front Closing Valve Dispense Station
$
3,495.00
FULL SYSTEM PACKAGE
The 5101292-5LPKG includes the 5101292 Front Closing Valve the 7011010-5L - 5 liter open top reservoir, the 5900011VC valve controller and a desktop stand to hold the valve over the work area. Requires clean compressed air up to 100psi.
This system is intended for timed metered shots or manual user control, used in automation or at the desktop level for potting and encapsulation for electronics and medical device, Filling molds, timed dispensed shots filling vials or other receptacles, epoxy dispensing, flux, dam and fill, Paints and more. These valves are steel and are not suggested for use with CA (Cyanoacrylate) material.
REQUIRES A LINER - DO NOT DIRECT POUR. Most customers will use the bottle that the material comes in, set it directly inside, drop the feed tube in, and then pressurize.
Availability: From 2 - 4 week build time. Need multiple units? Contact IDS directly for a quote. Note: Know your material! Always confirm compatibility.
The 5101292-5LPKG includes the 5101292 Front Closing Valve the 7011010-5L - 5 liter open top reservoir, the 5900011VC valve controller and a desktop stand to hold the valve over the work area. Requires clean compressed air up to 100psi.
This system is intended for timed metered shots or manual user control, used in automation or at the desktop level for potting and encapsulation for electronics and medical device, Filling molds, timed dispensed shots filling vials or other receptacles, epoxy dispensing, flux, dam and fill, Paints and more. These valves are steel and are not suggested for use with CA (Cyanoacrylate) material.
REQUIRES A LINER - DO NOT DIRECT POUR. Most customers will use the bottle that the material comes in, set it directly inside, drop the feed tube in, and then pressurize.
Availability: From 2 - 4 week build time. Need multiple units? Contact IDS directly for a quote. Note: Know your material! Always confirm compatibility.
7040000-3-5LPKG = 5 Liter Auto Diaphragm Valve Dispense Station
$
3,295.00
FULL SYSTEM PACKAGE
The 7040000-3-2LPKG includes the 7040000-3 Automatic Diaphragm Valve the 7011010-5L - 5 liter open top reservoir, the 5900011VC valve controller and a desktop stand to hold the valve over the work area. Requires clean compressed air up to 100psi. This system is intended for timed metered shots or manual user control, used in automation or at the desktop level for dispensing low viscosity flow-able material. Flux, Cyanoacrylates, Paints and more.
REQUIRES A LINER - DO NOT DIRECT POUR. Most customers will use the bottle that the material comes in, set it directly inside, drop the feed tube in, and then pressurize.
Availability: From 2 - 4 week build time. Need multiple units? Contact IDS directly for a quote. Note: Know your material! Always confirm compatibility.
The 7040000-3-2LPKG includes the 7040000-3 Automatic Diaphragm Valve the 7011010-5L - 5 liter open top reservoir, the 5900011VC valve controller and a desktop stand to hold the valve over the work area. Requires clean compressed air up to 100psi. This system is intended for timed metered shots or manual user control, used in automation or at the desktop level for dispensing low viscosity flow-able material. Flux, Cyanoacrylates, Paints and more.
REQUIRES A LINER - DO NOT DIRECT POUR. Most customers will use the bottle that the material comes in, set it directly inside, drop the feed tube in, and then pressurize.
Availability: From 2 - 4 week build time. Need multiple units? Contact IDS directly for a quote. Note: Know your material! Always confirm compatibility.
7020000-5LPKG = 5 Liter Manual Diaphragm Dispense Station
$
1,799.00
FULL SYSTEM PACKAGE
The 7020000-5LPKG includes the 7020000 manual diaphragm valve, material line, the 7011010-5L - 5 liter open top reservoir, and a desktop stand to hold the valve when not in use. Requires clean compressed air up to 100psi. This system is intended for manual user control only, for dispensing low viscosity flow-able material. Flux, Cyanoacrylates, Paints and more.
REQUIRES A LINER - DO NOT DIRECT POUR. Most customers will use the bottle that the material comes in, set it directly inside, drop the feed tube in, and then pressurize.
Availability: From 2 - 4 week build time. Need multiple units? Contact IDS directly for a quote. Note: Know your material! Always confirm compatibility.
The 7020000-5LPKG includes the 7020000 manual diaphragm valve, material line, the 7011010-5L - 5 liter open top reservoir, and a desktop stand to hold the valve when not in use. Requires clean compressed air up to 100psi. This system is intended for manual user control only, for dispensing low viscosity flow-able material. Flux, Cyanoacrylates, Paints and more.
REQUIRES A LINER - DO NOT DIRECT POUR. Most customers will use the bottle that the material comes in, set it directly inside, drop the feed tube in, and then pressurize.
Availability: From 2 - 4 week build time. Need multiple units? Contact IDS directly for a quote. Note: Know your material! Always confirm compatibility.
