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DESCRIPTION

A320 Archimede™ – Low to Medium Volume Simultaneous Colorant Dispenser

The A320 Archimede™ incorporates HERO’s patented Progressive Cavity Pump (PCP) dispensing technology. This innovative and revolutionary pump design allows HERO to offer the first truly low maintenance automatic colorant dispenser. In fact, we believe it offers the lowest cost of ownership available in the market today. The A320 Archimede™ is so simple to repair that an entire dispense circuit can be replaced without tools or special training in less than 15 minutes. In addition, the A320 Archimede™ further reduces yearly maintenance costs as it does not suffer calibration drift like other competing technologies.

Thanks to this technology’s ability to reverse the flow of colorant through the pump, HERO has also solved the problem of colorant drying in the nozzle. This feature is referred to as pull back. At the end of each dispense, the pump reverses rotation “pulling” back the colorant inside the nozzles. This minimizes contact of colorant with air.

The A320 Archimede™ dispenses up to two colorants simultaneously and offers precision unmatched by its rivals. On average dispenses, the accuracy is within +/-1%. Perfect for dispensing into 1/2 pint (250ml) sample color testers!

ADVANTAGES

  • Unbeatable precision and productivity (better than a gear pump system).
  • Unmatched durability and low maintenance costs (similar to a piston pump system).
  • Simple to repair – a complete dispense circuit can be replaced in less than 15 minutes without the need for special tools or training.
  • Drift free calibration.
  • Simple to use.
  • Unbeatable quality/price ratio.
  • No remodeling required as this unit is designed to fit in the same footprint as a manual dispenser.
  • Simultaneous dispense – 2 channels (colorants) at once – max dispense rate of up to 25 ounces per minute!
  • Unbeatable precision and productivity (better than a gear pump system).

PROBLEMS SOLVED

  • Eliminates cost of repeated calibrations and repairs for which other technologies require a service technician
  • Capable of dispensing difficult products
  • Colorant drying in the nozzles will be a thing of the past
  • Improved durability and pump life compared to gear drive units

ERGONOMICS & EASE OF USE

  • Canisters are mounted on a rotating frame to facilitate ease of colorant refilling
  • Low refill threshold is ideal for staff of any height
  • Top surface can be used to hold a computer with monitor and a label printer at a comfortable height
  • Space saving compact design

*Specifications subject to change without notice

Data Sheet

TECHNICAL FEATURES

Dispense System
Volumetric simultaneous

Number of circuits
Up to 16 or 24

Dispense technology
Progressive Cavity Pump (PCP)

Compatibility
Water-based or universal colorants

Canister size
2.6 quarts (2.5 liters)

Max flow rate
25 oz/min. (0.7 l/min.)

Average accuracy
+/-1% (colorant dependent)

Minimum dispense quantity
1/768 oz (colorant dependent)

Nozzle capping system
Fully automatic humidifier cap

Can locator
Photocell can sensor

Can handling
Manually positionable shelf

Footprint
16 canisters model – W 32” x D 32” x H 47”
24 canisters model – W 35” x D 38” x H 47”

Shipping dimensions & weight
16 canisters model – W 37” x D 38” x H 67” / 320 lbs
* Dimensions and weight depend on configuration.

Required input power
110/220 VAC 50/60 Hz

Options
Computer, label printer and bar code reader

*Specifications subject to change without notice