Product Name
MixPac Mixcoat 2-part Spray System Piston Insertion Device
Brief Description
The MixPac Mixcoat 2-part Spray System Piston Insertion Device is a specialized tool designed to facilitate the correct and efficient insertion of pistons into empty two-component (2K) MixCoat system cartridges. This device is crucial for manually filling cartridges, ensuring that all trapped air is expelled during piston insertion, which is vital for accurate mixing and dispensing of two-part materials like coatings, adhesives, and sealants.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Preparing empty 2-component cartridges for manual filling with various materials such as epoxies, adhesives, silicones, acrylics, and polyurethanes.- Ensuring air-free piston insertion to guarantee precise mixing ratios and consistent material dispensing in 2-part spray and dispense systems.- Supporting repair and maintenance jobs requiring 2-component coatings in various industrial settings.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Aerospace/Defense- Automotive Service/Repair- Chemical Industry- Construction/ Building Services- Energy- General Manufacturing- Marine- Metal Fabrication- Petroleum Industry, Products or Services- Transportation/ Specialty Vehicle
Special and Unique Features
- Designed for efficient and consistent piston insertion into MixCoat system cartridges.- Effectively expels all trapped air during piston seating, preventing voids and ensuring proper material mixing.- Compatible with various MixCoat cartridge ratios (e.g., 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1) and sizes (e.g., 940ml to 1500ml, and other MixPac cartridge sizes like 50ml, 450ml, 600ml).- Supports both push-pin style and diaphragm-style pistons, with specific designs to open air release mechanisms.- Standardizes the piston installation process, making it easy and reliable after filling operations.
Key Properties
- Function: Piston insertion and air evacuation tool.- Compatibility: Designed for MixPac MixCoat 2-part cartridges and other MixPac cartridge systems.- Material Compatibility (of the system it supports): Epoxies, adhesives, silicones, acrylics, polyurethanes, and other 2-component coating materials.- Ensures: Accurate mixing ratios and consistent dispensing by eliminating trapped air.
Surface Compatibility
This device itself does not directly interact with surfaces for application. Its compatibility relates to the cartridges and pistons it processes. The 2-component materials dispensed by the MixCoat system (which this tool supports) are compatible with a wide range of surfaces depending on the specific coating, adhesive, or sealant used. These can include:- Metals (e.g., steel structures, pipelines, tanks, railcars, marine vessels)- Concrete (e.g., construction, manholes)- Various substrates requiring protective coatings or bonding.
Known backups / known substitutes
- Manual piston insertion without a dedicated tool, though this risks trapped air and inconsistent sealing.- Pre-filled cartridges from manufacturers, eliminating the need for manual piston insertion.- Automated cartridge filling and piston insertion equipment for high-volume production.
Comparison Note
The MixPac Mixcoat 2-part Spray System Piston Insertion Device stands out as a specialized accessory that significantly improves the quality and efficiency of manually filling 2-component cartridges compared to manual piston insertion methods. It ensures air-free piston seating, which is critical for the consistent performance and accurate mixing of the dispensed materials. While not a dispenser itself, it is an integral part of the MixCoat system's workflow, contributing to the overall reliability and cost-effectiveness of applying 2-component coatings and adhesives.
