INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK
PD12IHS / PD12IDH
PD12IHS_PD12IDH IH EN 74-115-181 v2.01
Version: 2.01
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4.3 Choosing tubes, Y-connectors and filling nozzles
The filling is carried out by the PD12 which is controlled by the MC12.
The capacity is based on the volume to be dispensed, however a lot of factors can influence on the
obtainable capacity; e.g. choice of tubes and type of product.
These aspects must be considered before choosing the filling settings.
Tubes must be selected according to the application and volume to be filled. Use the table shown
below for choice of tubes according to minimum volume to be filled.
PD12 can operate with different tube dimensions chosen according to the volume to be dispensed.
The tubes are designated by their internal diameters (i.d.) in millimetres. This value is always used as
designation for the individual tube, and this is also the value to be entered in function 2 at the MC12
master controller.
In order to obtain stable and good results, the choice of tubing can be made according to the following
guidelines:
PD12 IHS
Volume
ml
Nozzle
mm i.d.
Tubing
mm i.d.
Y-Connector
i.d.
< 1.00
0.6
0.5
1.2
1.00
– 2.00
1.0
0.8
1.2
2.00
– 3.40
1.0
1.2
1.8
3.40
–14.0
1.6
1.6
1.8
14.0
–24.0
3.2
3.2
3.6
24.0
– 44.0
4.5
4.8
4.8
44.0
– 70.0
6.0
6.0
4.8
>70.0 ml
8.0*
8.0
7.5
* use non-return valve
PD12 IDH
Volume
ml
Nozzle
mm i.d.
Tubing
mm i.d.
Y-Connector
i.d.
< 0.50
0.6
0.5
1.2
0.50
– 1.00
1.0
0.8
1.2
1.00
– 1.70
1.0
1.2
1.8
1.70
– 7.00
1.6
1.6
1.8
7.00
– 12.0
3.2
3.2
3.6
12.0
– 22.0
4.5
4.8
4.8
22.0
– 35.0
6.0
6.0
4.8
>35.0 ml
8.0*
8.0
7.5
* use non-return valve
The filling time for a volume of 10.0 ml with a Ø3.2 ID tube is 0.8 seconds with dispenser running in
high speed i.e. 400 in rpm and 100 in acceleration.
