EFD Inc. (East Providence, RI)'s new Ultra 2400 Dispensing Workstation is a precision dispensing system that applies accurate, consistent amounts of solder paste, flux, adhesives, epoxies and other fluids used in electronics assembly processes—from uniform dots as small as 0.10160 mm (0.004 in.) in diameter to neat, controlled beads.

According to the company, benefits of the system's consistent fluid application include higher yields, reduced fluid costs, better process control and shorter training time for new operators.

The workstation features a vertical design that conserves benchtop space and a footprint 60% smaller than standard electro-pneumatic dispenser configurations.

Standard features include: simultaneous digital display of dispense time, air pressure, vacuum, shot count and dispense mode, for greater process control than standard analog gauges; dispense time adjustable in 0.0001 second increments for precise control of deposit size; an internal pressure reservoir that reduces cycle time and improves deposit control; multilingual display in English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese or Japanese; automatic voltage regulation from 85 to 265 volts, with universal power plugs; automatic U.S./metric conversion of all dispensing parameters; and security lockout with tamper-proof password control

Several accessories are available to customize the workstation, including a flexible task light, a 1.7X magnifier for precision closeup work, a flexible syringe barrel holder, and an ergonomic barrel grip with a touch-sensor finger switch and LED spotlight to illuminate the dispensing area.

The system includes all components needed to begin immediate production, including dispense tips, syringe barrels and pistons matched to the user's specific application.

EFD Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nordson Corp., a producer of precision dispensing equipment.

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