Why You Should Switch to an Air-Free Fluid Dispensing System

Are you using an air-driven fluid dispensing system? If so, it’s time to consider why that might not be the best idea. There are plenty of problems associated with unpredictable air-driven fluid dispensing which is why air-free fluid dispensing is a much better option.

What exactly is wrong with the old method for dispensing fluids? Here are some very important reasons why it’s time to make the switch:

Enhanced Functionality

When using an air-driven fluid dispenser, you’re setting yourself up for myriad quality control problems. Dirt and moisture particles that originate in the pipe between the air compressor and air dispenser can mix with the assembly fluid, ruining it and the product associated with it. As an air dispenser cycles, air pressure uncontrollably surges into the syringe and slaps the air piston.

These violent air pulses result in turbulence, heat, and changes in viscosity and homogeneity when they come into contact with the assembly fluid being dispensed. The air-driven fluid dispenser cannot deliver the correct amounts of material consistently. Additional problems, like dripping and waste of the material, are common when using an air-driven fluid dispenser. An air-driven fluid dispensing system is unreliable, whereas an AirFree® system mitigates your risk.

Lower Cost of Ownership

While an air-driven fluid dispenser might have a lower initial purchase price, instead of focusing on cost, it’s more important to consider what you are getting for your money. With an air-driven fluid dispenser, you’re paying for an inefficient, out of control process.

With the system, you’ll also be paying for higher scrap rates, energy costs, and maintenance costs over the lifetime of the system. These hidden costs are nonexistent when you purchase an AirFree® fluid dispensing system because scrap work is eliminated, energy is saved, and productivity is increased. Every dispense is accurate, measurable, and repeatable and there is no need for extra personnel to adjust time and pressure.

It’s the “Green” Alternative

Striving to “go green” has a positive impact on the reputation of a company. According to a University of Minnesota study, compressed air is one of the most expensive uses of energy in a manufacturing plant. Converting to an AirFree® fluid dispensing system reduces your carbon footprint, which not only has a positive impact on the environment but can also improve the reputation of the company by “going green.”

As you can see, the choice should be clear. Instead of focusing on initial price alone when buying a fluid dispensing system, think about the long term and which system will provide you with the most benefits.