Fluid Metering PDS-100 programmable dispensing system

The Fluid Metering PDS-100 programmable dispensing system is designed for valveless electrolyte and slurry dispensing for manufacturing process applications requiring maintenance-free, high-precision fluid control.

The device is designed for high-accuracy, low-volume dispensing of electrolytes, slurries and metal forming lubricants used in the manufacture of AA, AAA, C, D and button cell batteries. Internal pump components of the PDS-100 are made of chemically inert, sapphire-hard ceramics, making it suitable for dispensing corrosive KOH electrolytes, as well as viscous, abrasive slurries.

The system design integrates FMI’s CeramPump valveless piston pump technology with precision stepper motor control and integral electronics, all housed in a rugged, space-saving enclosure suitable for countertop or wall mounting. Programming is menu driven and accomplished using easy-access, front-panel membrane switches.

The dual-channel configuration of the system increases production output twofold at a fraction of the cost of purchasing two separate pumps. Furthermore, the dual-channel version maintains the full-featured independent pump control and footprint of the single-channel version.

The system is available in single and duplex configurations to accommodate dispense and flow ranges from 2 μl per dispense up to 1.5 L/min continuous pumping.