Product Name
Jensen Tapered-Tip 18-Gauge Dispensing Tips (Push-On & Luer-Lock) -1.25-inch
Brief Description
These are precision, all-plastic, tapered dispensing tips designed for industrial use to accurately apply a wide range of medium to high viscosity fluids. They feature a 1.25-inch length and an 18-gauge opening, compatible with both push-on and Luer-Lock syringe barrels and dispensing equipment, ensuring a secure and leak-free connection. The tapered design helps reduce back pressure for smoother material flow.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Precision dispensing of paints, glues, adhesives, and inks- Application of solder pastes and fluxes- Dispensing oils, lubricants, and greases to bearings- Potting components with epoxy and RTV- Applying silicones and sealants to edge seams and for gasket repair- Aircraft maintenance work- Model building and craft projects with thicker liquids- 3D printing maintenance- General adhesive and solvent applications
Industries that Commonly Use It
- General Manufacturing: For various assembly and bonding processes.- LED/Electronics: For SMT, PCB repair, and component bonding with adhesives and solder pastes.- Automotive Service/Repair: For applying sealants, lubricants, and adhesives in vehicle assembly and maintenance.- Chemical Industry: For controlled dispensing of various chemicals, solvents, primers, and activators.- Metal Fabrication: Used for general adhesive applications and braze pastes.- Plastic Fabrication: For bonding and sealing plastic components.- Aerospace/Defense: For adhesive applications, sealants, and maintenance tasks.- Construction/ Building Services: For applying sealants, RTV, and silicones.- Prosumer: For detailed craft projects, model building, and 3D printing maintenance requiring precision fluid application.- Mold Making/ Casting: For potting components with epoxy.- Packaging Services or Contractor: For applying adhesives and sealants in packaging processes.
Special and Unique Features
- All-plastic tapered design: Reduces back pressure, allowing for easier flow of medium to high viscosity materials.- Scratch-free protection: Ideal for working with sensitive parts due to its plastic construction.- Double-helix thread: Ensures secure attachment to syringe barrels, preventing leaks and accidental disconnections.- Luer-Lock and Push-On compatibility: Offers versatility for use with various dispensing equipment.- Industrial grade: Designed for robust industrial applications and safe for use up to 100 psi fluid pressures.- Silicone-free: Manufactured in a silicone-free environment, preventing contamination in sensitive applications.- Unsterilized: Explicitly for industrial use only, not for medical purposes.
Key Properties
- Gauge: 18-gauge (typically green color-coded).- Length: 1.25 inches.- Material: High-density molded plastic (polypropylene).- Inner Diameter (ID): Approximately 0.033" (0.84mm) to 0.035" (0.89mm).- Outer Diameter (OD): Approximately 0.053" (1.35mm).- Viscosity compatibility: Best for medium to high viscosity materials.- Pressure rating: Industrial grade safe for use to 100 psi fluid pressures.
Surface Compatibility
These tips are designed to dispense various fluids onto a multitude of industrial surfaces. The plastic construction provides scratch-free protection, making them suitable for sensitive parts. They are compatible with surfaces where adhesives, sealants, glues, epoxies, solder pastes, oils, and other industrial fluids are applied.
Known backups / known substitutes
- Standard dispensing tips (stainless steel cannula with polypropylene hub)- Flexible dispensing tips (PTFE or polypropylene tubing) for hard-to-reach or scratch-sensitive areas- Angled dispensing tips for confined spaces- All-metal dispensing tips for heavy usage- PTFE-lined tips for cyanoacrylate dispensing to prevent clogging and curing- Other gauge sizes of tapered tips (e.g., 14, 16, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27 gauge) for different flow rates and material viscosities.
Comparison Note
Jensen Tapered-Tip 18-Gauge Dispensing Tips are distinguished by their all-plastic, tapered design which specifically aims to reduce back pressure, facilitating smoother and more controlled dispensing of medium to high viscosity materials compared to straight-walled tips. Unlike standard metal cannula tips, their plastic construction offers scratch-free protection, making them ideal for delicate substrates. While other tip types like flexible or angled tips address specific application challenges (e.g., hard-to-reach areas), the tapered tips excel in optimizing flow for viscous fluids and preventing clogging, particularly with filled materials like solder paste.
