Nordson Ratio-Pak Complete Kits - Multi-Ratio Empty Cartridge & Piston System

Product Name

Nordson Ratio-Pak Complete Kits - Multi-Ratio Empty Cartridge & Piston System

Brief Description

A versatile, configurable empty cartridge and piston system from Nordson EFD, designed for the precise packaging, mixing, and dispensing of two-component (2K) materials such as adhesives, sealants, foams, coatings, potting compounds, and encapsulants.

Popular Applications & Uses

- Bonding and sealing- Potting and encapsulation- Gasketing and form-in-place gasketing (FIPG)- Thermal gap filling- Concrete repair and crack filling- Product assembly- Mold filling- Syringe filling- Pipe coating and manhole restoration

Industries that Commonly Use It

- Aerospace/Defense- Automotive Service/Repair- Chemical Industry- Construction/ Building Services- Electrical Services or Products- Engineering Services- Fabrication- General Manufacturing- LED/Electronics- Marine- Medical Device/ Prosthetics- Metal Fabrication- Mold Making/ Casting- Packaging Services or Contractor- Plastic Fabrication- Sign & Display- Special Effects/ Scenic Design- Transportation/ Specialty Vehicle

Special and Unique Features

- Snap-together design for easily changeable configurations and reduced inventory- Flexibility to combine multiple ratios, from 1:1 up to 25:1- Can be filled through the nozzle or back-side of the cartridge, ideal for automated filling operations- Compatible with many industry-standard mixer options and dispense guns- Allows matching different barrel types for chemical compatibility (e.g., polypropylene with nylon)- Self-venting seals for easy filling

Key Properties

- Versatile and configurable for various mix ratios and volumes- Designed for two-part (2K) materials- Available in various volumes (e.g., 30mL to 1500mL)- Durable polypropylene (PP) and nylon construction for cartridges- Ensures accurate and consistent mixing results when used with appropriate static mixers- Easy filling and handling with quick clean-up

Surface Compatibility

The Nordson Ratio-Pak system itself is compatible with a wide range of two-part materials, including various adhesives, sealants, foams, coatings, and potting compounds. The ultimate surface compatibility is determined by the specific two-component material being dispensed through the system.

Known backups / known substitutes

- Graco Advanced Two Component Systems (e.g., PR70, EFR, HFR)- Clayton Corporation 2-Component Dispensing System- Nordson EFD's other 2K cartridge systems like Side x Side and Film-Pak- Mixpac, MK, and COX Manual, Pneumatic, and Battery Dispensers and Applicators- Sulzer Mixpac Adhesive Dispensing Systems- Viscotec / Preeflow products

Comparison Note

The Nordson Ratio-Pak stands out due to its unique snap-together design, offering unparalleled flexibility in combining different cartridge sizes to achieve a broad range of mix ratios (1:1 to 25:1) with reduced inventory needs. This modularity and ease of configuration provide significant advantages for fluid formulators and end-users requiring adaptable two-component dispensing solutions compared to fixed-ratio cartridge systems.