Cyanoacrylates

Dispensing with Cyanoacrylates


Nordson EFD cyanoacrylate dispensing equipment applies a wide range of super glues with great control for highly precise, repeatable production outcomes.

 

EFD understands the unique challenges associated with cyanoacrylates, also known as super glues. Though the high bond strength and fast curing times of industrial CAs help manufacturers speed production, those same attributes make the material tricky to work with.

 

In addition to providing dispense valves and cyanoacrylate dispensers designed to apply highly accurate amounts of cyanos, EFD provides specialized tips, pistons, fittings, and accessories.

 

When using a benchtop super glue dispenser for low- to medium-volume production, EFD recommends the UltimusPlus II, featuring 0-1.0 bar (0.3-15 psi) and Performus X15 with 0-1.0 bar (0-15 psi) air pressure regulator for greater control of low-viscosity cyanoacrylates.

 

Our PTFE-lined dispense tips prevent premature curing and clogging. They feature a unique crimp to control the flow of watery cyanos. And EFD SmoothFlow tapered tips provide the best results for gel CAs.

 

In addition, our unique blue LV Barrier piston is designed specifically for watery CAs and other thin fluids, and our white SmoothFlow piston works great with gel cyanoacrylates.

 

EFD super glue dispensers and valves fully integrate with our automated dispensing systems for high-volume applications.

 

Watch this video for useful tips on how to best dispense CAs. Download this cyano dispensing guide for more in-depth process recommendations.

 

Find out how one of our customers reduced rework, rejects, and operator fatigue by switching from manually applying CA with squeeze bottles to using our radial spinner valve system in this success story.

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UltimusPlus II Dispenser

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Performus X15 Dispenser

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752V Diaphragm Valves

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Optimum PTFE-lined Tips

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SmoothFlow Tapered Dispense Tips

EFD SmoothFlow tapered tips provide the best results for gel CAs.

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Optimum Syringe Barrel Pistons

Our unique blue LV Barrier piston is designed specifically for watery CAs and other thin fluids, and our white...

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Radial Spinner Valve Systems

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Liquidyn P-Jet Series Jetting Valves

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Cyanoacrylate Dispensing Resources

White Paper: Dispensing Solutions for Cyanoacrylate Adhesives

This paper outlines proper handling methods and dispensing solutions for successful CA dispensing.

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Customer Success Story

Cyanoacrylate Dispensing Valve Reduces Rejects and Rework for Fiberglass Profile Manufacturer

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Cyanoacrylate Dispensing Videos

Watch Nordson EFD cyanoacrylate dispensing equipment in action using a wide range of super glues.

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