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PCF Metering System

PCF Metering System

Product catalog summary

Overview: The Graco PCF Metering System is engineered for precise dispensing of sealants and adhesives in automotive and industrial settings. It accommodates a variety of materials and incorporates advanced control technologies to ensure consistent and efficient material flow.

Applications: This system is ideal for bead dispensing, gasketing, seam sealing, hem flange, sound deadening, anti-flutter, body panel reinforcement, bonding, profile wrapping, and cable filling.

Material Handling: It can manage ambient, warm melt, and hot melt materials up to 204°C (400°F) with a wide range of viscosities and unlimited volume.

Key Features:

Closed-loop Technology: Offers real-time flow control by adapting to changes in material temperature, viscosity, dispense rates, or robot speeds.
Advanced Technologies: Ensures consistent flow, features an intuitive user interface, self-diagnostics for maintenance, and supports multiple gun capabilities.
Low Cost of Ownership: Characterized by a low initial investment and fewer wear parts.
Modular Design: Compact, facilitating easy maintenance and integration.

System Components:

Advanced Display Module: Aids in setup, monitoring, and diagnostics with a USB interface.
Fluid Plate: Equipped with sensors for real-time adjustments.
Graco CAN Cable: Enables digital communication between components.
Gateway: Facilitates communication with other systems using protocols like DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, PROFIBUS, and PROFINET.

User Controls: The system provides advanced user controls with an intuitive interface, detachable for mobility, and features for monitoring material dispensed, changing system values, and diagnostics.

Technical Specifications:

Flow Rates: Ranges from a minimum of 25 cc/minute to a maximum of 37,500 cc/minute, depending on the flowmeter type.
Pressure: Maximum fluid working pressure up to 414 bar (6000 psi).
Viscosity Range: 10,000 to 1,000,000 cps.
Power Requirements: 100-240 VAC or 24 VDC.
Operating Temperature: Controller: 4° to 49°C; Fluid Plate: 4° to 204°C.

Ordering Information: Detailed part numbers and configurations for ordering, including various accessories and repair kits, are provided.

Additional Overview: The document also details Graco's fluid handling systems and components, including hoses, temperature control units, and related accessories, highlighting Graco's industry leadership and commitment to technical excellence and customer service.

Specifications: Lists part numbers, types, materials, dimensions, coupling types, and pressure ratings for dispense and feed hoses, with materials like Buna-N and PTFE, and pressure ratings up to 345 bar (34.5 MPa, 5000 psi).

Temperature Control Units: Graco offers standalone automotive and industrial temperature control units with heat only or heat/cool functionalities, including necessary accessories like water hoses and manifolds.

Heat Transfer Options: Describes heat transfer options, including water jacketed hose assemblies and heat exchanger assemblies, designed to maintain optimal fluid temperatures.

RTD & Extension Cable: Provides specifications for RTD sensors and extension cables, highlighting compatibility and connection types.

Dispense Hose Covers: Water jacketed covers with Velcro closures are available in various sizes to protect hoses and maintain temperature control.

Company Information: Graco, founded in 1926, is a global leader in fluid handling solutions, offering products for various applications including spray finishing, protective coating, and lubrication. The company is ISO 9001 certified and committed to innovation and quality.

Contact Information: Contact details for Graco's headquarters and regional offices in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas are provided.

Catalog excerpts

Precision Continuous Flow Metering and Dispense System for Sealants and Adhesives PCF Metering System P r o v e n Q u a l i t y . L e a d i n g T e c h n o l o g y .

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2 Applications: • Bead Dispensing • Gasketing • Seam Sealing • Hem Flange • Sound Deadening • Anti-Flutter • Body Panel Reinforcement • Bonding • Profile Wrapping • Cable Filling Handles a Wide Range of Materials: • Ambient, warm melt and hot melt materials to 204°C (400°F) • Low to high-viscosity materials • Unlimited volume Reduce material usage with precise, reliable metering The Graco® PCF is a metering system that dispenses a precise, continuous flow of single-component sealants or adhesives in automotive and industrial applications. Advanced technology provides the ultimate control, resulting...

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1 2 3 4 2 4 1 3 3 Graco PCF Metering System – System components include: Advanced Display Module Provides easy setup, monitoring and system diagnostics – includes USB interface. Fluid Plate Advanced sensors provide feedback to system controls – where real-time adjustments are made for changes in material temperatures, viscosities, dispense rates or robot speeds. Graco CAN Cable Provides digital communications between the Advanced Display Module and the fluid plate. Gateway Allows the Graco PCF to communicate with other systems within your manufacturing process. - DeviceNet™, EtherNet/IP™, PROFIBUS™,...

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4 Advanced, intuitive User Controls The Advanced Display Module contains the electronics that communicate with the fluid plate. Its user interface is easy to use, and is detachable for in-plant mobility and flexibility. • Monitors amount of material dispensed in each cycle • Lets you change system values or do simple tests without reprogramming the robot controller • Provides system diagnostics, helping you isolate problems more easily Integrated USB Interface for Easy Data Downloads • Lets you download process data, plus job and error logs onto a flash drive for further analysis • Allows you...

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6 Ordering Information 255468 Light tower 24B946 Meter Enabled Token + Tag 24B947 Meter Disabled Token + Tag 24B948 2 Styles Token + Tag 24B949 16 Styles Token + Tag 24B950 256 Styles Token + Tag 289697 Base 115216 Fuse, 2-amp 123783 Breakout board, discrete gateway 123792 Cable, discrete gateway, 78 pin D-Sub, 15 m (50 ft) - use with 123783 123793 Cable, discrete gateway, 78 pin D-Sub to flying leads, 15 m (50 ft) 24B681 Discrete Gateway Module 24B928 Line voltage module 24B929 24V DC module kit 289701 Advanced Display Module with USB 15V759 Communications Gateway, DeviceNet 15V760 Communications...

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Founded in 1926, Graco is a world leader in fluid handling systems and components. Graco products move, measure, control, dispense and apply a wide range of fluids and viscous materials used in vehicle lubrication, commercial and industrial settings. The company’s success is based on its unwavering commitment to technical excellence, world-class manufacturing and unparalleled customer service. Working closely with qualified distributors, Graco offers systems, products and technology that set the quality standard in a wide range of fluid handling solutions. Graco provides equipment for spray finishing,...

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