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Nordson EFD PICO™ Jet dispensing system Combines High Production Speed and Exceptional Accuracy in fluids application


ith the ability to apply consistent shots as small as 2 nanoliters at speeds ranging from 150 Hz (cycles per second) up to an industry-lead- ing continuous 500 Hz, the PICO® system is ideal for high-speed, high volume applications that require many small, precise fluid deposits. The nar- row design of the valves, with a width of approxi- mately ½ inch, makes them particularly well suited for installations where space is tight or valves need to be mounted close to each other. Because the valve nozzle does not contact the


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substrate, the PICO system is also a good choice for applications where controlled amounts of fluid must be applied on surfaces that are not perfectly flat, such as printed circuit boards. Eliminating con- tact with the substrate also eliminates the need for vertical Z-axis movement and precise height posi- tioning, which can significantly increase production speeds. The


range of possible applications is huge.


Sample uses include electronics (bonding cell phone speakers with UV-cure adhesives), life sci- ences (attaching needles to medical syringes), and precision mechanical applications (jetting small amounts of grease on micro gears). Jet Valve. The PICO jet valve contains two piezo- electric actuators composed of stacked ceramic coins that expand and contract in response to changes in voltage supplied through the valve driv- er.


The extremely fast action of the piezoelectric actuators makes it possible to dispense fluid con-


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tinuously at speeds of up to 150 cycles per second. Depending on the fluid being dispensed, the system can produce consistent shot volumes as small as 2 nanoliters, and the high resolution of the PICO valve controller (0.01 milliseconds) makes it possi- ble to adjust deposit size with exceptional preci- sion.


PICO valves are available in several different


configurations to handle fluids with a wide range of viscosities. Nozzles are available with 150µm, 200µm, 300µm and 400µm orifice diameters to accommodate a wide range of dot sizes. Most PICO valves, except those used exclusively for low-vicosity fluids, incorporate a heater near the fluid channel in order to thin the fluid to its optimum jetting viscosity. Depending on the rate of consumption, fluid can be supplied to PICO valves from syringe barrels, tanks or drum unloader sys- tems. Valve Controller.


The PICO valve controller is


available in 2- and 4-channel configurations. Both versions feature a graphical digital display and a user-friendly menu system


that makes it easy to


set the fluid application parameters for each valve. Complex jetting processes can be easily created on a PC and downloaded via the integrated SD card slot. A password protection feature ensures that standard procedures are not changed accidentally, helping to achieve repeatable results. The NEW modular version now available featur- ing interchangeable components to accommodate particular fluids and applications


Tel: 01582 666334 enter 803


The PICO


jet dispensing system is a reliable,


innovative option for manufacturers seeking to improve process control and reduce costs through exceptional fluid deposit repeatability at high pro- duction speeds.


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