Product Name
Jensen Industrial Dispensing Tips (Push-On & Luer-Lock) Family - Steel 1-Inch Purple 16-Gauge
Brief Description
These are industrial-grade, blunt-tipped dispensing tips engineered for precise and controlled application of various fluids. They feature a durable 304 stainless steel cannula and a Luer-Lock hub, ensuring secure attachment to dispensing systems. The 16-gauge size, indicated by the purple color, is an international standard suitable for dispensing medium to high viscosity materials with accuracy and consistency.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Precision application of adhesives, glues, and sealants in assembly processes.- Dispensing lubricants and oils onto delicate mechanisms.- Applying solder paste in electronics manufacturing.- Filling ink cartridges and applying various chemicals.- Potting and encapsulation of components with epoxies and resins.- Crafts, hobby work, and DIY projects requiring controlled fluid placement.- Use with manual and automated dispensing systems, including XYZ robots.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- General Manufacturing- LED/Electronics- Automotive Service/Repair- Aerospace/Defense- Medical Device/Prosthetics (for manufacturing processes, not medical injection)- Chemical Industry- Metal Fabrication- Mold Making/Casting- Packaging Services or Contractor- Petroleum Industry, Products or Services- Prosumer- Artist, Artisan- Industrial Supply- Distributers & Resellers- Transportation/Specialty Vehicle
Special and Unique Features
- **Durable Steel Construction:** Made with a 304 stainless steel cannula for excellent durability, corrosion resistance, and chemical compatibility, ensuring a longer lifespan.- **Luer-Lock & Push-On Compatibility:** Features a polypropylene double-helix threaded Luer-Lock hub for secure, leak-free attachment to standard syringes, barrels, and dispensing systems, also compatible with push-on connections.- **16-Gauge (Purple) Standard:** The purple color signifies the 16-gauge size, an international standard for consistent identification and flow control, ideal for medium to high viscosity fluids.- **Blunt Tip Design:** Non-sharp blunt end ensures safety and prevents scratching of workpieces, making it suitable for industrial applications only and not for medical purposes.- **Precision Flow Control:** Engineered with a burr-free, electro-polished shaft for unobstructed and consistent material flow, enabling accurate and repeatable dispensing.- **Silicone-Free:** Manufactured in a silicone-free environment to prevent contamination of sensitive adhesives and fluids.
Key Properties
- **Material:** 304 Stainless Steel cannula with a polypropylene Luer-Lock hub.- **Gauge:** 16 Gauge (Purple color coding).- **Length:** 1-Inch.- **Connection Type:** Push-On and Luer-Lock (double-helix threaded hub).- **Tip Type:** Blunt End, non-sharp.- **Corrosion Resistance:** High resistance to various chemicals, solvents, and adhesives.- **Temperature Resistance:** Can withstand high temperatures without melting or warping.
Surface Compatibility
- The 304 stainless steel cannula is compatible with a wide range of fluids, including various adhesives, epoxies, solvents, oils, and chemicals.- The blunt tip design is suitable for dispensing onto diverse substrate surfaces without causing scratches or damage.- The polypropylene hub ensures broad compatibility with many dispensing systems and the fluids being dispensed.
Known backups / known substitutes
- **Different Materials:** Plastic dispensing tips (more affordable, flexible, disposable, but less durable and chemical resistant), PTFE-lined tips (for low-viscosity fluids, clog resistance), or all-metal tips (for heavy usage and increased chemical compatibility).- **Different Gauges & Lengths:** A wide range of gauges (e.g., 12 to 34 gauge) and lengths are available to accommodate varying fluid viscosities, flow rates, and application needs.- **Tapered Dispensing Tips:** All-plastic, one-piece tips designed for easier flow of thicker, viscous materials by reducing backpressure.- **Flexible Dispensing Tips:** Featuring PTFE or polypropylene tubing instead of stainless steel for scratch-free results or reaching into curved or problematic areas.- **Angled or Specialty Tips:** Designed for specific application geometries or fluid types, such as ESD safe tips or oval tips for flat bead dispensing.- **Alternative Dispensing Methods:** For less precise tasks, brushes, spatulas, or other manual application tools may be used.
Comparison Note
Steel dispensing tips, such as the Jensen Industrial Dispensing Tips, offer superior durability, chemical resistance, and temperature resistance compared to standard plastic tips, making them ideal for demanding industrial environments and use with harsh chemicals. The 16-gauge size provides an optimal balance between flow control and dispensing speed, making it suitable for a broad range of medium to high viscosity fluids. This contrasts with smaller gauges used for very thin fluids or larger gauges for extremely thick materials or higher flow rates. The combination of a robust steel cannula and a standard polypropylene Luer-Lock hub provides a cost-effective yet highly reliable solution, leveraging the benefits of metal for the fluid path with the convenience of a widely compatible plastic hub connection.
