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Automotive Manufacturer Finds A Superior and More Economical Dispensing Solution
When an automotive manufacturer identified a bottleneck in production, we found a versatile and flexible dispensing solution that did not compromise on price.
Background
In the rapidly evolving landscape of e-mobility, a leading automotive manufacturer faced a bottleneck: they required a dispensing system as dynamic as their production demands. The search for a solution led them to Graco.
The Challenge
The need was clear—develop a dispensing system that was not just efficient but also versatile and flexible enough to handle multiple dispensing tasks without sacrificing performance. Mobility within the plant was crucial and so was the precision in dispensing dual-component sealants and adhesives.
Our Approach
Through a series of collaborative sessions, we distilled the client’s vision into a concrete, actionable design blueprint. The result was a flexible EFR (Electric Fixed Ratio) system. This custom-engineered unit combined all of the right components, mounted on a frame that could be moved wherever needed within the customer’s factory.
- EFR (Electric Fixed Ratio) System: an electrically-driven proportioner for two-component sealant and adhesives, ensuring consistent dosing of sealants and adhesives.
- Voltex DMV (dynamic mix valve): The Voltex Dynamic Mix Valve is a rotary static valve that consistently mixes and dispenses materials requiring exceptional mixing energy.
- Two 38-litre stainless steel tanks with agitation
- Husky diaphragm pumps with Twistork agitators for refilling
- Custom-designed frame built for mobility, housing a power distribution enclosure for a single power drop
- A portable unit, focused on minimising footprint while maximising portability.
Integration and Control
The Graco EFR system proved its precision by delivering consistent shots and beads. The revamped Voltex DMV became the heart of the system, directing the flow and dynamically mixing materials. The Voltex was customised to be suspended from a counterbalance and trigger-activated. A customised single pneumatic drop was engineered with five air inlets for various devices. For added flexibility, the unit was powered into a single point of control, ensuring streamlined operation.
Integration and Control:
- Custom frame to distribute the weight for the required components
- Custom power distribution box for a single power drop supporting four loads
- Custom single pneumatic drop for five components
- Custom manual Voltex (DMV) suspended from a counterbalance, with an actuated trigger and handle
Outcome
Through a rapid engineering-to-shipment process, Graco engineered and built a new custom system for the customer, versatile and flexible enough to handle multiple dispensing tasks without compromising performance.
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Experience the collaboration of customer-focused engineering and cutting-edge technology. Connect with Graco to explore this EFR system and other bespoke solutions designed to advance your production into the future.
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“This customer needed a custom system with a lot of flexibility. We worked with them for months to design it and provided many quotes to help them refine the design. I’m very proud of the work our team did…and also proud of the fact that originally, this customer wanted to use another supplier! They chose Graco because we could do it better and more economically.”
-Mike Bozzelli
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