Product Name
Nordson Ratio-Pak Configurable Empty Cartridge (14-thread outlet) / PP / 100ml - 7660569
Brief Description
This product is an empty, single-component polypropylene (PP) cartridge, specifically designed as part of the Nordson Ratio-Pak configurable multi-ratio dual cartridge system. It features a 14-thread outlet for attaching static mixers or nozzles and has a 100ml volume. These cartridges are engineered to snap together with another Ratio-Pak cartridge, enabling the packaging and precise dispensing of two-part (2K) materials such as adhesives, sealants, foams, coatings, and potting compounds, allowing for on-site mixing at various ratios.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Packaging and dispensing two-component adhesives, epoxies, and glues.- Application of two-part sealants for bonding and sealing.- Dispensing foams and coatings that require on-site mixing.- Potting compounds for electronics and other sensitive components.- General industrial assembly and bonding processes requiring precise mix ratios.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Automotive Service/Repair for bonding and sealing applications.- Chemical Industry for packaging and formulation of two-part materials.- Construction/ Building Services for sealants and structural adhesives.- Fabrication and General Manufacturing for various assembly tasks.- Industrial Supply as a component for dispensing systems.- LED/Electronics for potting and encapsulation.- Marine for specialized sealants and adhesives.- Medical Device/ Prosthetics for precision bonding and assembly.- Metal Fabrication for joining and sealing metal components.- Mold Making/ Casting for resins and casting compounds.- Packaging Services or Contractor for filling and assembling custom cartridge kits.- Plastic Fabrication for bonding plastic parts.- Sign & Display for assembly and finishing.- Special Effects/ Scenic Design for custom bonding and coating.- Transportation/ Specialty Vehicle for manufacturing and repair.
Special and Unique Features
- **Snap-together design:** Allows individual cartridges to combine with other Ratio-Pak cartridges of any size, offering flexibility in creating various mix ratios (from 1:1 up to 25:1) and volumes.- **Configurable multi-ratio system:** Enables users to achieve proper mixing results for a wide range of two-part materials.- **Versatile filling options:** Can be filled through the nozzle or the back side of the cartridge, suitable for automated filling operations.- **Compatibility:** Fits industry-standard dispense guns and is compatible with many mixer options, including static mixers.- **Reduced inventory:** The snap-together design helps reduce inventory by allowing different sizes of 'side A' and 'side B' cartridges to be combined as needed.- **Chemical compatibility:** Allows matching different barrel types (e.g., PP with nylon) for optimal chemical compatibility with various resins.
Key Properties
- **Material:** Polypropylene (PP), offering good chemical resistance and durability.- **Volume:** 100ml capacity.- **Outlet Thread:** 14-thread, designed for secure attachment of mixers and nozzles.- **Design:** Single-side cartridge, intended for use as part of a dual-component system.- **Color:** Typically natural or white.
Surface Compatibility
As an empty cartridge, its surface compatibility primarily refers to the materials it can safely contain and dispense. The polypropylene (PP) construction ensures compatibility with a wide range of two-part chemical formulations, including various adhesives, epoxies, sealants, foams, coatings, and potting compounds.
Known backups / known substitutes
- **Other Nordson EFD 2K Cartridge Systems:** Nordson EFD offers other dual cartridge systems like Film-Pak® and Side x Side cartridges for two-component fluids, which might serve as alternatives depending on specific application needs and material viscosities.- **Generic Dual-Component Cartridges:** Various manufacturers produce empty dual-component cartridges in different volumes, materials (e.g., PP, PE, PBT, Nylon), and mix ratios (e.g., 1:1, 2:1, 4:1, 10:1, 25:1).- **Different Cartridge Volumes:** Ratio-Pak cartridges are available in other volumes (e.g., 30ml, 75ml, 150ml, 200ml, 250ml, 300ml, 600ml, 750ml, 1500ml) which can be used if a different quantity is required.
Comparison Note
The Nordson Ratio-Pak system stands out due to its unique snap-together design, offering unparalleled flexibility in combining individual cartridges to achieve a wide array of mix ratios and volumes. This modularity helps streamline inventory management and provides significant versatility for fluid formulators and end-users compared to fixed-ratio dual cartridges. Its compatibility with industry-standard dispense guns and mixers further enhances its adaptability across diverse industrial applications.
