Welding & process gear
Dispensing pump
Metered fluid dispensing system, such as adhesive or sealant pumps, synchronized with robot motion for consistent bead application.
Dispensing pumps meter adhesive, sealant, or other fluid materials at a controlled flow rate that the robot controller synchronizes with path speed, so the bead stays a consistent width and height even as the robot speeds up or slows down through corners. Common pump types include progressive cavity, piston, and gear pumps depending on the fluid's viscosity.
The pump interface typically ties into the robot's analog or digital I/O, with the robot program issuing start, stop, and flow rate commands at defined points along the path, and the pump reporting back status like low material or air-in-line faults.
Bead consistency depends on keeping flow rate properly synchronized with robot speed changes, so path segments with tight corners or speed transitions usually need extra tuning during program development.
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Common questions
- What does Dispensing pump do?
- Metered fluid dispensing system, such as adhesive or sealant pumps, synchronized with robot motion for consistent bead application.
- What does Dispensing pump work with?
- It works with EtherNet/IP, FANUC R-30iB, ABB IRC5, Cell controller.
- What should I watch for with Dispensing pump?
- Flow rate must stay synchronized with robot speed through corners. Fluid viscosity affects pump type selection. Low material and air-in-line detection should feed back to the robot.