SmartDispenser® Blog

SmartDispenser® Fiber Optics Dispensing Series

May 16, 2013 · By

It is critical that fiber optic and photonic manufacturers control precise dispense amounts. The precision that is needed is impossible to achieve with pneumatic fluid dispensing systems for a number of reasons. The pulsed air supplied to the syringe stresses the material and changes the homogeneity of certain materials. Because air contains moisture, it can result in moisture getting into the material which affects its quality. That is why major fiber optic and photonic manufacturers use Fishman’s...

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Pneumatic Fluid Dispensing Disadvantages

May 9, 2013 · By

Pneumatic fluid dispensers or “time/pressure” dispensers were once the dominant means in delivering small quantities of adhesives and solder paste for electronics assembly. They are simple in design and consist primarily of a plunger, or piston, and a syringe. Pulsed air from a compressor “slaps” the top of the plunger in a rhythmic pattern moving the plunger forward in the syringe resulting in a degree of turbulence as material is pushed out through the needle tip at the end of the syringe....

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Solder Paste Dispensing with Linear Drive Technology

May 2, 2013 · By

The solder paste dispensing process began with pneumatics. Pneumatic dispensers were at one time the only method available for hand-held and automatic dispensing of solder paste. Any device used to dispense solder paste (hand held gun, automated workstation, diaphragm, spool, needle, piston, etc.) depended on a column of air under pressure to force material through a dispensing tip and onto a substrate. Unfortunately, this air pressure...

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How the SmartDispenser® Provides Problem-Free Cyanoacrylate Dispensing

April 25, 2013 · By

Cyanoacrylate, also known as “CA” or “super glue” is an adhesive that is typically used by medical device manufacturers because of its short cure time and great bond strength. CA is available in thin fluids or gels and the adhesive reacts with moisture ions on the surface of the conjoining substrates, creating the bond. Strength of the bond is impacted by the application of the adhesive to the substrates. Too much adhesive may keep the bond from curing properly and too little adhesive...

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Performance Features and Capabilities of AirFree® Fluid Dispensing

April 18, 2013 · By

Technicians no longer need to live with the uncertainties and shortcomings of pneumatics or deal with the production delays due to the need to calculate and recalculate settings, material waste, and inconsistent performance that happen as a result. Fluid dispensing has gone AirFree®. Key performance features and capabilities of AirFree® fluid dispensing include: Operation without air supply Fluid dispensers traditionally relied on pneumatics to “push”...

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Controlling the Fluid Dispense Process: SmartDispenser® Ease of Set Up

April 11, 2013 · By

Not only is the AirFree® technology of the SmartDispenser® fluid dispensing system able to provide users with a consistent, repeatable assembly fluid deposit worldwide and increase bottom line profits through higher productivity, the SmartDispenser® is also very easy to set up. Follow these 8 simple set up screens to get the SmartDispenser® up and running: 1. Easily navigate...

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Benefits of the SmartDispenser® Linear Drive System (LDS)

April 4, 2013 · By

Instead of using pneumatics, the SmartDispenser® Linear Drive System (LDS) employs a linear actuator that controls the rotation of a lead screw. This control over the lead screw then controls the linear movement of the piston in the syringe. The Linear Drive System differs from all other types of pumps in both design and functionality because it is a true positive displacement pump. Each increment...

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The Downside of Pneumatic Fluid Dispensing

March 28, 2013 · By

Assembly fluid dispensing began with pneumatics. Hand-held, bench-top, automated workstation, diaphragm, spool, needle, and piston valve dispensers were air driven, meaning that they depended on a column of air under pressure to force assembly fluid through the dispensing tip and onto a substrate. The pneumatic fluid dispensing process is still used across many industries, however air-driven dispensers are on a decline because...

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SmartDispenser® Operating Modes: LDS9000® and Process Control²

March 21, 2013 · By

The SmartDispenser® features two fluid dispense operating modes: the traditional LDS9000® operating mode and Process Control² mode. Icons to both operating modes are located on the SmartDispenser® home screen. The traditional LDS9000® operating mode deploys the same firmware used in the legacy product the LDS9000® to control the linear drive system. The major difference between the traditional LDS9000® mode and the Process Control² mode is that the Process Control² mode adds an advanced...

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Dental Fluid Dispensing Applications with the SmartDispenser®

March 14, 2013 · By

The SmartDispenser® and its Genius® components are fluid dispensing products that utilize AirFree® technology to provide users with a consistent, repeatable assembly fluid deposit worldwide which results in increased bottom line profits through higher productivity, fewer rejects, less fluid waste and lower production costs. The SmartDispenser® is used across a variety of industries including aerospace/defense, automotive, electronics, fiber optics, photovoltaics/renewable energy, and medical...

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