Grease, silicone, RTV mold inhibitor compound liquid splash rust marking liquids, hot glue. All these materials have one thing in common: they are on a daily basis in many industries in the U.S., often with very different success. Our company works with these liquids regularly for a variety of customers. In the past six years, we have a great deal about the distribution systems and how they apply to study the needs of our customers’ needs. Here are some important elements to consider when faced with your next application distribution.

High or low pressure?
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Closing the loop with a flow meter

High or low pressure?

The viscosity (usually measured in centipoise) of our media determine the pressure needed to move it. For example, the distribution of points cyanoacrylate (Super Glue will not need) more than 50-10 PSI, while the flange sealant (RTV) 2000 PSI or greater need. The exact pressure required is not really important, as components are covered for most applications. The important thing is to not to mix high and low components. Seems to be obvious, is not it? Unfortunately, we see every day.

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The accuracy and consistency of your application will ultimately determine your choice of equipment, and therefore the distribution method. In many applications where absolute consistency is not required, one of the simplest methods of distribution is “time pressure.” As the name suggests, the “time pressure” includes opening a valve or a diaphragm for a certain distribution of the liquid at a certain pressure. This theory states that the repeated opening of the valve itself, with the same liquid, at the same pressure, while the same time, yield similar amounts of fluid delivery. In particular, the valve, the trigger mode, and the repeatability of the controller or PLC can, consistently, this method actually produced results surprising. Applications, including large quantities of materials such as the management of a bead, filling a container or no glue or spray or grease, very well to this method. The main components are the valve, pump or pressure pot and the clock, often a controller.

Applications that rely on a critical level of control or other liquid adhesive for a stronger claim. The use of lubrication points, certain amounts of glue, or the exact amount of a compound those are examples of positive displacement (PD) distribution equipment is applicable. PD is to fill a room with a medium and then to move with the air pressure or other force on the downstream part of the media. This room panels and a series of check valves or stop isolation are the main liquid supplied from the party and the force of the liquid on specific packages or travel. combined size of the main part of a fine mechanical adjustments may be the volume of displacement to the needs of the particular application requirements.

Closing the Loop-Flow

When the process is absolutely necessary, or if the customer demands, it may be necessary to verify the actual amount of fluid dispensed through the use of a meter. A meter is a device that translates into a flow of fluid into electrical output signal. This signal is usually pulse output or analog. Some examples of Coriolis flowmeters displacement, turbine, ultrasonic and Doppler. Each is a different concept and is designed for a specific application. Volume (gallons / DC in comparison), flow (continuous vs intermittent) and viscosity (thick vs. thin), the type of the counter to influence fits your particular job.