Are you thinking of changing your fluid dispensing system? Consider switching to an air-driven dispensing system because it will help eliminate the problems associated with air driven fluid dispensers.
Making the switch from an air-driven fluid dispensing system to an AirFree® fluid dispensing system allows you to enjoy these important benefits:
Mitigated Risk
There are so many problems associated with air driven fluid dispensers. Dirt and moisture particles that originate in the pipe between the air compressor and air dispenser mix with the assembly fluid. When an air dispenser cycles, air pressure uncontrollably surges into the syringe and slaps the air piston with violence. 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 prescribed amounts of material consistently. Additional quality control problems, like dripping and waste of the material, are common. If you’ve never experienced these problems, consider yourself lucky. It doesn’t mean that they won’t ever occur. Bottom line, fluid dispensers that rely on air pressure are unreliable. By upgrading to an AirFree® fluid dispensing system, you are essentially mitigating your risk and enhancing functionality.
Cost Savings
Repeatability of a fluid deposit and price of the system are valid considerations as the starting cost of a fluid dispensing system, but a more comprehensive measurement to the long-term cost of a system is the total cost of ownership, or TCO. The air-driven fluid dispenser may have a low initial purchase price, but what you are paying for is an out of control process that drives up scrap rates, energy costs, and maintenance costs over the lifetime of the system.
Using an AirFree® system, volumetric dispense is accurate, measurable and repeatable. Scrap and rework is eliminated and there is no need for extra personnel to adjust time and pressure. Energy is saved and faster cycles increase productivity and reduce manufacturing costs, reducing the total cost of ownership.
Reduced Carbon Footprint
Air-driven fluid dispensers strain the electricity grid and contribute to greenhouse gasses. According to a University of Minnesota study, “Compressed air is one of the most expensive uses of energy in a manufacturing plant. About 8hp of fuel is used to generate the electricity required for 1hp of compressed air, making it the least efficient and sustainable plant utility.” By converting a piece of air equipment to electric AirFree® equipment you are reducing your carbon footprint.
Do you want to change to a Fluid Dispensing system that eliminate air pressure? Contact Fishman Corporation for more information.