East Providence, Rhode Island, United States
EFD, Inc; a Nordson Company, introduces its new ValveMate(TM) 8000 Dispense Controller and the ValveMate(TM) 8040 Spray Controller, which give manufacturers a more cost-effective way to operate multiple EFD dispense and spray valves.
Thousands of companies throughout the world use EFD dispense valves to apply adhesives, lubricants, sealants and other assembly fluids in their production processes. The primary control of deposit size with any EFD valve is "valve open time." The ValveMate 8000 and ValveMate 8040 controllers provide convenient push-button adjustment of valve open time at the dispensing station.
Until now, one valve was usually paired with one controller. While this approach was effective, each controller required its own compressed air and electrical connections. The new EFD controllers overcome these issues. The ValveMate 8000 is capable of controlling 1- 4 valves and the ValveMate 8040 1-2 spray valves.
"EFD's new ValveMate controllers simplify setup and provide exceptional process control," states Peter Lambert, President of EFD. "Our controllers allow customers to put the same amount of fluid on every part, every time. This reduces rework and rejects, achieves better quality, lowers their production costs and increases overall profitability."
The control unit contains the timer and electronics, while external solenoids open and close the valves. This approach saves space and simplifies installation, since only one set of air/electrical connections is needed. Another benefit is that mounting the solenoids close to the valves ensures the fastest possible response time so that dispensing stations can run at optimal speed.
Features:
-- Push-button adjustment of Valve Open Time
-- Valve times may be set individually or grouped
-- Time may be manually entered or programmed using a "Teach" function
-- Low air pressure alarm sound if air pressure drops below specified operating parameters
-- Purge function can be actuated individually by valve or for entire valve group when fluid reservoir is replaced
-- End-of-cycle feedback can signal machine Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) for maximum efficiency
EFD's products are available through their worldwide network operating in over 30 countries. For more information, contact EFD at 800-556-3484, +1-401-434-1680 or visit www.efd-inc.com EFD, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN) Since 1963, EFD has designed and manufactured precision dispensing devices for applying controlled amounts of the adhesives, sealants, lubricants and other assembly fluids used in every manufacturing process.
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CONTACT: EFD, Inc. Art Tausek 401-434-1680, x1202 Public Relations atausek@efd-inc.com or Nora McGuinness 401-434-1680, x1160 Communications nmcguinness@efd-inc.com
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