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Please note that most dispensing and curing system applications are unique. Dymax does not warrant the fitness of the product for the intended application. Any warranty applicable to the product, its application, and use is strictly limited to that contained in the Dymax standard Conditions of Sale.
Product Overview ............. 5 Description of the Model 485 Needle Valve ....5 Assembly and Setup ..........7 Unpacking and Inspecting Your Shipment.....7 Parts Included in the Model 485 Dispensing Valve ..7 Mounting ................8 System Interconnect ............8 Adjusting Material Flow.............9 Operating the Dispensing Valve ......9 Operation ................9...
Introduction This guide describes how to assemble, use, and maintain the Dymax Model 485 needle valve safely and efficiently. Intended Audience Dymax prepared this user guide for experienced process engineers, maintenance technicians, and manufacturing personnel. If you are new to pneumatically operated fluid dispensing equipment and do not understand the instructions, contact Dymax Application Engineering to answer your questions before using the equipment.
To learn about the safe handling and use of dispensing fluids, obtain and read the SDS for each fluid before using it. Dymax includes an SDS with each adhesive sold. SDS for Dymax products can be requested through the Dymax website.
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Figure 1. Model 485 Component Diagram Flow Adjustment Knob Quick Connect Air Fitting, Fits 1/4" [6.4 mm] Tubing Mounting Holes Material In Fits 3/8" [9.5 mm] Tubing Luer Adapter U S E R G U I D E M O D E L 4 8 5 N E E D L E V A L V E...
Open each box and check for equipment damage. If parts are damaged, notify the shipper and submit a claim for the damaged parts. Contact Dymax so that new parts can be shipped to you immediately.
(20 oz Cartridge Regulator Reservoir Shown) (Recommended) Supply Air In Model 485 Valve Valve Controller or Solenoid Valve Material In (DVC-345 Shown) U S E R G U I D E M O D E L 4 8 5 N E E D L E V A L V E...
(Figure 3). Also connect your air supply (60-80 psi) to your valve controller or 3-way solenoid valve (a valve controller or a 3-way solenoid valve must be used to operate the Model 485 valve (CV of .01 or greater)). Please refer to the valve controller user guide for detailed instructions.
Shutdown At the end of the day or shift, it is necessary to shut down the Model 485 dispensing system properly in order to keep material from curing inside the dispensing valve. Remove the disposable dispense tip from valve and discard.
Troubleshooting Table 1. Troubleshooting Chart for Model 485 Dispensing Valve Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The fluid pressure is too The valve Increase the fluid pressure does not dispense The material is cured in Disassemble and clean the anything the valve or tip...
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Figure 4. Model 485 Replacement Parts U S E R G U I D E M O D E L 4 8 5 N E E D L E V A L V E...
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T18479 Model 485 Adjusting Screw *Parts included in Model 485 Valve Rebuild Kit T17605 U S E R G U I D E M O D E L 4 8 5 N E E D L E V A L V E...
10-32 Fluid Inlet Thread 1/8 NPT Fluid Outlet Thread 1/4 - 28 Dymax DVC-345 valve controller or 3-way solenoid Activation valve Dimensions (W x H x D) 1.13" x 5.14" x 1.13" (2.87 cm x 13.06 cm x 2.87 cm) Weight 7.2 oz (0.2 kg)
Unauthorized repair, modification, or improper use of equipment may void your warranty benefits. The use of aftermarket replacement parts not supplied or approved by Dymax Corporation, will void any effective warranties and may result in damage to the equipment.
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U.S.A. The data contained in this bulletin is of a general nature and is based on laboratory test conditions. Dymax Europe GmbH does not warrant the data contained in this bulletin. Any warranty applicable to products, its application and use is strictly limited to that contained in Dymax Europe GmbH’s General Terms and Conditions of Sale published on our website.
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