Solderpaste dispenser - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: JJalling
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 19, 2016, 09:51:18 am
content: Hi all,can you recommend a good solderpaste dispenser for small prototypes? I think I'm looking for something like the Piece Paste Press (https://www.tindie.com/products/Pieco/paste-press/), but thats not available anymore :-(What do you use at home?BR Jonas

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2016, 01:11:55 pm
content: This is by a forum memberhttp://wordpress.mencinger.biz/?tag=soldering-smd-smt-pasteThere is a thread somewhere here about solder paste syringe applicators.

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2016, 02:05:32 pm
content: Look for acockroach bait gun, as it's basically a miniature caulking gun made to hold a syringe.Here's anexample(appears to be sized for 30cc syringes).

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2016, 03:14:35 pm
content: Thanks for this information. I was also looking for a syringe 'gun' this week but the ones I found were all very expensive. I searched for bait gun and gel gun on eBay. Just bought an excellent bait gel gun for less than £9 delivered. Half the price of the same gun from other UK suppliersThe unit is designed for standard 30g bait syringes.Pity I cannot find similar for the smaller 10cc syringes but happy to have the larger size for my 30g flux syringe.FraserUK

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2016, 03:56:17 pm
content: Quote from: Fraser on February 19, 2016, 03:14:35 pmI've been looking for the 10cc as well for less than what Jonard/OK Industries sells it for (same blue gun, they just change out the piston and retaining collar AFAIK). They can't be the ODM, but for the life of me, I've not found out who it is.Here it is as aMetcal 910-MSG. Call me a tight wad, but I just can't see paying that for plastic.There are dual tube versions sold as dental equipment as well and can be had inexpensively. So if you do a lot of epoxy, it might be useful (1:1 Dental Impression Mixing Gun, 50ml; other ratios are available too ).

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2016, 04:45:15 pm
content: That gun is what I just purchased for £8.99 delivered. As you say. Only the syringe mount and plunger differ.eBay auction.....151953788481http://www.ebay.ie/itm/151953788481?redirect=mobileThe seller is a surplus shop so I suspect that is why they are good value. Same gun is available in UK from pest control companies for around £20.Open to modification For 10cc syringes I suspect.I just bought a spare !Fraser

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 20, 2016, 01:26:54 am
content: Quote from: Fraser on February 19, 2016, 04:45:15 pmThis is what I've been thinking as well.A10ml barrel adapterthat's used with air pressure dispensers seems the perfect donor candidate IMHO (hoping it would only require drilling a few holes, and perhaps a couple of rivets).

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 20, 2016, 01:29:04 pm
content: Exactly my thoughts. The air adopters are available cheaply from China. I shall have to order one. The plunger dimensions may also be reduced quite easily.Fraser

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 20, 2016, 02:08:15 pm
content: Quote from: Fraser on February 20, 2016, 01:29:04 pmExactly.To steal a line from the TV characterJohn "Hannibal" Smith,I love it when a plan comes together.

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 20, 2016, 03:46:50 pm
content: I have found a UK supplier of the Gun who sells the 20cc version. He is asking £20 + VAT + p&p.I found the correct 10cc syringe air line holder for £1.29 deliveredFraser