PCF Metering System
Precision Continuous Flow Metering and Dispense System. Advanced closed-loop technology assures a precise, continuous flow of material.
Reduces material waste with superior flow control
Used in conjunction with a material supply system and robotics platform, the Graco PCF Metering System assures a precise, continuous flow of material. Closed-loop technology provides real-time adjustments for changes in material temperatures, viscosities, dispense rates or robot speeds – providing your operation with a highly precise, continuous dispense. System components include: Advanced Display Module, Fluid Plate, Graco CAN Cable and Gateway.
Handles a range of materials:
- Ambient, warm melt and hot melt materials to 400°F (204°C)
- Low to high viscosity materials
- Unlimited volume
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Features
- Closed-loop “real-time” control ensures a precise, continuous dispense – improves part quality and reduces material waste
- Intuitive user interface simplifies setup, reduces training time
- Integrated USB interface for easy data downloads – allows for further analysis of process data
- Multiple gun capabilities for additional productivity – lets you program up to four guns
- Compact modular design – easy to install, integrate and maintain
- Low cost of ownership – fewer wear parts compared to shot meters
Specification
| PCF | |
|---|---|
| Minumum Flow Rates | 25 cc/min with high-resolution (ambient) helical flow meter, 50 cc/min with heated helical flow meter |
| Maximum Flow Rates | 7500 cc/min with high-resolution (ambient) helical flow meter, 22,500 cc/min with heated helical flow meter, 37,500 cc/min with separate flow meter |
| Minimum Fluid Working Pressure (at regulator outlet) | 0.7 MPa/7.0 bar |
| Air Supply Pressure Range | 0.4 – 0.8 MPa/4.1 – 8.3 bar, 10 Micron filtration required |
| Fluid Filtration Required | 500 micron minimum |
| Viscosity Range of Fluids | 10000 to 1000000 cps with helical flow meter |
| Minimum Dispensed Shot Size | 3 cc with high-resolution (ambient) helical flow meter, 6 cc with heated helical flow meter |
| Wetted Parts (meters and fluid plates) | 303, 304, 321, 17-4 stainless steel, tungsten carbide, PTFE, steel, fluoroelastomer |
| Power Supply Voltage Range | 100-240 Vac, 50-60 Hz, single phase |
| Operating Humidity Range | 0 – 90% non-condensing |
| Operating Temperature Range | |
| Control Center | 4°C to 49°C |
| Heated Fluid Plate | 4°C to 204°C |
| 204 CAmbient Fluid Plate | 4°C to 49°C |
| Power Requirements | |
| 100-240 Vac | full load 1.4A, fuse rating-2.5A |
| 240 Vac | full load-4A, fuse rating-4A |
| Maximum Fluid working pressure | |
| Feed Pressure to Fluid Plate (cartridge regulator) | 41.1 MPa/414 bar |
| Feed Pressure to Fluid Plate (mastic regulator) | 34.5 MPa/345 bar |
| At regulator outlet | 31.0 MPa/310 bar |
| At regulator outlet with electric heat components | 24.1 MPa/241 bar |
