Product Name
- Piston Insertion Tool for 50ml 1:1 ratio 2-Part cartridges - Maven and MIXPAC Cartridges
Brief Description
This specialized tool is designed for the efficient and standardized insertion of pistons into 50ml 1:1 ratio two-part (2K) adhesive and sealant cartridges, specifically compatible with Maven and Sulzer Mixpac (including A-System and Nordson 2k) push-pin style and diaphragm-style pistons. It ensures an air-free seal by allowing trapped air to escape during the piston installation process, which is a crucial step after filling operations are complete. Proper piston insertion is vital for consistent and accurate dispensing of two-component materials, preventing issues like piston bounce and inconsistent deposits.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Preparing 50ml 1:1 ratio 2-part cartridges for dispensing adhesives, epoxies, silicones, acrylics, and polyurethanes.- Ensuring air-free sealing of cartridges after filling operations.- Facilitating precise and consistent dispensing of two-component materials.- Streamlining the packaging and assembly process for two-part chemical products.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- **General Manufacturing:** For in-house filling and preparation of 2-part adhesive cartridges used in various assembly processes.- **Chemical Industry:** Manufacturers of two-part adhesives, sealants, and other compounds for packaging their products into cartridges.- **Packaging Services or Contractor:** Companies specializing in filling and preparing cartridges for other businesses.- **Distributers & Resellers:** Suppliers of industrial tools and adhesive dispensing systems.- **Industrial Supply:** Retailers and wholesalers providing equipment for manufacturing and assembly.- **Aerospace/Defense:** Applications requiring high-performance adhesive dispensing.- **Automotive Service/Repair:** For preparing cartridges used in vehicle assembly and repair.- **Construction/ Building Services:** Utilizing 2-part sealants and adhesives for various building applications.- **Energy:** Including solar power installation and wind turbine manufacturing, where specialized adhesives are used.- **Medical Device/ Prosthetics:** For precision bonding in the production of medical components.- **Metal Fabrication:** For bonding and sealing metal components.- **Plastic Fabrication:** For bonding and sealing plastic components.- **Mold Making/ Casting:** For preparing cartridges of casting resins.- **Transportation/ Specialty Vehicle:** For adhesive applications in vehicle manufacturing and maintenance.
Special and Unique Features
- Designed for 50ml 1:1 ratio 2-part cartridges.- Compatible with both Maven and Sulzer Mixpac (including A-System and Nordson 2k) push-pin and diaphragm-style pistons.- Facilitates air release during piston insertion, preventing trapped air and ensuring a proper seal.- Standardizes the piston installation process for consistency and ease of use.- Helps to achieve repeatable and cost-effective adhesive packaging.
Key Properties
- **Material Compatibility:** Designed for use with cartridges containing epoxies, adhesives, silicones, acrylics, polyurethanes, and other 2-part compounds.- **Volume Compatibility:** Specifically for 50ml cartridges.- **Ratio Compatibility:** Exclusively for 1:1 mix ratio cartridges.- **Piston Type Compatibility:** Works with push-pin and diaphragm-style sealing pistons.
Surface Compatibility
- This tool is used for inserting pistons into plastic 2-part cartridges. Its compatibility is with the cartridge material (typically polypropylene or polyamide) and the piston material, rather than external surfaces.
Known backups / known substitutes
- Manual piston insertion methods (e.g., using a pencil or similar implement, often requiring squeezing the cartridge to release air).- Other specialized piston insertion tools designed for different cartridge sizes or piston types (e.g., Atlas 2K Piston Inserter for 50ml, 200ml, 300ml cartridges).
Comparison Note
This piston insertion tool offers a significant advantage over manual methods by standardizing the piston installation process and effectively eliminating trapped air, which is critical for the performance of 2-part adhesives and sealants. While manual insertion is possible, it is prone to air entrapment and inconsistency. This tool is specifically designed for 50ml 1:1 ratio cartridges, ensuring optimal fit and function for this common size and ratio, unlike more general-purpose tools or methods.
