AD-5™
Automatic Fluid Dispenser
Stand Alone
A standalone, programmable fluid dispenser engineered to deliver consistent, unattended polishing solutions.
The AD-5™ fluid dispenser provides automatic, unattended application of abrasive polishing suspensions and lubricants. Its functions are controlled through Allied’s MetPrep 3™, MetPrep 4™, DualPrep 3™ or MultiPrep™ systems, and can also be used with ANY brand polishing machine as a standalone system.
Timed, volume-controlled, variable frequency dispensing delivers reproducible results by eliminating inconsistencies between operators. This increases productivity and efficiency, while reducing consumables usage. Intuitive menu navigation and simple logic programming make the dispenser easy to use.
The AD-5™ features five (5) dispensing positions, two of which include a flush cycle to prevent clogging when using colloidal suspensions. Peristaltic pump technology offers mist-free drip delivery to the polishing surface.
Features
- Five (5) dispensing positions, 16 oz. (500 mL) capacity; 128 oz (3.8 L) adapter kit available
- Remote function enabling seamless integration and automatic activation with Allied’s grinding and polishing systems
- Local function to allow standalone operation with any grinder/polisher
- Pulse frequency: 1-10 per minute
- In-cycle priming that allows temporary “full-rate” dispensing onto polishing surface
- Pre-start charging of new/dry polishing cloths
- Two (2) positions with high-speed pumps for oxide polishing
- User-defined menu labeling (abrasive type & size, lubricant, cloth, material, and menu name)
- Pump reverse after cycle to prevent dripping/contamination
- Pulse duration: 0.5 – 6.0 seconds (0.5 second increments)
- One-touch priming function for quick, initial charging of new cloths
- One-touch activation independent of menu for simple operation
- Allows dispensing of colloidal suspensions with rinse/flush function to avoid clogging
- Peristaltic pumps offer mist-free drip dispensing
- Backlit 4-line LCD
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Details
Touchpad switches control all functions
25 programmable menus
Peristaltic pumps offer mist-free drip dispensing