 Tom Muccino EFD Inc. Business Development Manager Visit Website |
Tom Muccino is a Business Development Manager for EFD Inc. (East Providence, RI), a company specializing in precision dispensing systems for applying controlled amounts of adhesives, sealants, lubricants, and other assembly fluids. Tom works closely with manufacturers’ engineering and R&D departments to assist in developing dispensing processes for their next-generation products. In his 21 years at EFD, Tom has served as National Sales Manager, Product Line Manager, and Global Business Development Manager. He has provided application assistance and training seminars at Fortune 500 companies, and delivered numerous presentations on proper equipment selection and fluid-dispensing techniques.
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Fluid Handling/Dispensers Q&A
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Why would I use a PTFE-coated dispensing tip instead of a general-purpose tip?Answered October 29th, 2009 by Expert:PTFE-coated tips are primarily used for fluids that have a higher surface tension and tend to wick up the outer diameter of the cannula of a standard general-purpose tip. When trying to make a small deposit, if part of that deposit wicks up the outer diameter of the cannula, then the result will be an inconsistent deposit. After a few dispenses, the build-up of the fluid that has collected on the outer diameter of the cannula will fall off, creating a larger deposit on the part. The PTFE coating lowers the surface tension of the cannula, so that the fluid being dispensed will not wick up the tip, resulting in very consistent dispenses.