Ratio-Pak Accessories / Piston Insertion Tool - 50ml & smaller barrels

Product Name

Nordson Ratio-Pak Accessories / Piston Insertion Tool - 50ml & smaller barrels

Brief Description

The Nordson Ratio-Pak Piston Insertion Tool is a specialized accessory designed for the precise and clean installation of pistons into 50ml and smaller Nordson Ratio-Pak dual cartridges. This tool ensures proper piston seating, which is critical for consistent and air-free dispensing of two-component (2K) materials such as adhesives, sealants, coatings, and potting compounds.

Popular Applications & Uses

- Preparing dual cartridges for dispensing two-part adhesives and sealants- Ensuring proper piston placement to prevent air entrapment in 2K material cartridges- Facilitating clean and efficient assembly of Ratio-Pak systems for various industrial applications- Optimizing the dispensing process for foams, coatings, potting compounds, and other multi-component fluids

Industries that Commonly Use It

- **General Manufacturing:** For assembly processes requiring precise application of 2K materials.- **LED/Electronics:** Essential for potting, encapsulating, and bonding electronic components with two-part epoxies and silicones.- **Medical Device/Prosthetics:** Used in the assembly and bonding of medical devices where accuracy and material integrity are paramount.- **Aerospace/Defense:** For high-performance bonding, sealing, and coating applications.- **Automotive Service/Repair:** In specialized repairs involving two-part structural adhesives or sealants.- **Construction/Building Services:** For precise application of two-part sealants and adhesives in specialized construction or repair tasks.- **Chemical Industry:** For packaging and preparing two-component chemical products.- **Distributers & Resellers:** Companies that supply dispensing equipment and consumables to various industries.- **Industrial Supply:** Suppliers of tools and equipment for manufacturing and assembly operations.- **Metal Fabrication:** For bonding and sealing metal components with 2K adhesives.- **Plastic Fabrication:** For joining and assembling plastic parts using two-part bonding agents.- **Mold Making/Casting:** For preparing and dispensing resins and casting compounds.

Special and Unique Features

- Specifically designed for Nordson Ratio-Pak 50ml and smaller barrels, ensuring perfect compatibility.- Aids in achieving a clean setup and proper fit of pistons within dual cartridges.- Helps prevent common dispensing issues like piston bounce and inconsistent deposits by eliminating trapped air.- Contributes to accurate and consistent fluid deposits by ensuring uniform dispensing force.- Simplifies the piston insertion process, especially for materials that require careful handling.

Key Properties

- **Precision Design:** Engineered for exact fit with specified Ratio-Pak barrel sizes.- **Durability:** Constructed for repeated industrial use.- **Ergonomic:** Designed for ease of use during piston insertion.- **Compatibility:** Optimized for Nordson Ratio-Pak dual cartridge systems.

Surface Compatibility

The tool itself does not come into contact with the dispensed material, but rather the interior surfaces of the Ratio-Pak cartridge barrels and the piston. These are typically made of polypropylene (PP) or nylon, chosen for chemical compatibility with a wide range of two-part materials.

Known backups / known substitutes

- Manual piston insertion (using a long, thin implement like a pencil eraser, though less precise and more prone to errors).- Generic piston insertion tools (may not offer the same precision or compatibility with Nordson Ratio-Pak systems).- Automated piston insertion equipment (for high-volume production lines).

Comparison Note

While manual piston insertion is possible, the Nordson Ratio-Pak Piston Insertion Tool offers a significant advantage in terms of precision, consistency, and ease of use, particularly for smaller barrels. It minimizes the risk of air entrapment and ensures optimal performance of the Ratio-Pak dispensing system, leading to more reliable and higher-quality application of 2K materials compared to less specialized methods.