Fast & Fluid HA680 Automated Pigment Dispenser
| Brand | Fast & Fluid |
|---|---|
| Origin | Netherlands |
| Manufacturer Type | Authorized Distributor |
| Origin Category | Imported |
| Model | HA680 |
| Pricing | Available Upon Request |
| Pump Type | Harbil® ZeroPurge™ Piston Pump (Solvent-Based, Water-Based, Universal, and Preservative-Free Configurations) |
| Pump Capacity | 100 mL / 300 mL |
| Flow Rate | 0.8–1.0 L/min (100 mL), 1.5–2.0 L/min (300 mL) |
| Minimum Dispense Volume | 0.05 mL (100 mL), 0.10 mL (300 mL) |
| Nozzle Diameter | 2 / 4 / 6 mm |
| Valve Material | Stainless Steel Ball Valve |
| Seal Materials | PTFE / Viton Extreme / VitonZeroPurge™ |
| Calibration Retention | Non-Volatile Memory Storage (No Recalibration Required After Power Cycle) |
| Tank Platform | Motorized Vertical Lift |
| Platform Dimensions | 44 × 31 cm |
| Loading Height | 39 cm (Low Version) / 55 cm (High Version) |
| Max Tank Height | 42 cm (Low) / 46 cm (High) |
| Sensor Options | Optical Tank Detection / Short-Range Proximity Sensor |
| Power Supply | 110 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz or 230 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz |
| Certifications | CE, UL |
| Optional Accessories | 46 mm Electric Puncher, Heating Module, Roller Conveyor Tank Platform, Extended Platform Plate, RAL Color Customization |
| Tank Configuration | 16–36 POM or Stainless Steel Tanks (3 / 6 / 10 / 20 L) |
| Dispense Mode | Sequential |
| Nozzle Sealing | Integrated Pneumatic Seal |
| Cleaning System | Motorized Brush Monitor |
| Weight & Dimensions | 151 × 115 × 125 cm (Low), 171 × 115 × 125 cm (High) |
Overview
The Fast & Fluid HA680 Automated Pigment Dispenser is an industrial-grade sequential dispensing system engineered for precision color formulation in high-throughput coating, paint, ink, and architectural finish manufacturing environments. It operates on a positive-displacement piston principle—leveraging the Harbil® ZeroPurge™ pump architecture—to deliver repeatable volumetric dosing without residual carryover between color batches. Unlike peristaltic or diaphragm-based systems, the HA680’s dual-capacity (100 mL and 300 mL) piston pumps maintain consistent flow dynamics across solvent-based, water-based, universal, and preservative-free pigment dispersions—enabling seamless integration into both R&D labs and production-line color-matching stations. Its modular tank platform supports up to 36 individually addressable reservoirs (3 L to 20 L), with programmable sequence logic that synchronizes dispensing order, volume, and dwell time per channel—critical for achieving ASTM D1210-compliant tint strength validation and ISO 13655 spectral consistency.
Key Features
- ZeroPurge™ piston technology eliminates cross-contamination by mechanically isolating each stroke cycle—no purge fluid required, no flush waste, and no recalibration after power interruption.
- AutoDrive™ motorized lift system enables precise vertical positioning of tanks (±0.1 mm repeatability) to accommodate variable container geometries—from narrow-neck lab jars to wide-mouth production pails.
- Integrated nozzle sealing mechanism ensures leak-tight shut-off during idle cycles, preventing evaporation, skinning, or nozzle clogging—especially critical for fast-drying solvent systems.
- Motorized brush monitor actively inspects and cleans nozzle tips between dispenses, logging cleaning events for traceability under GLP/GMP workflows.
- Non-volatile calibration memory retains volumetric correction factors per pump head, eliminating revalidation after routine maintenance or firmware updates.
- Dual voltage compatibility (110 V / 230 V, 50/60 Hz) and full CE/UL certification ensure compliance with global electrical safety standards—including IEC 61000-6-2 (immunity) and IEC 61000-6-4 (emission).
Sample Compatibility & Compliance
The HA680 accommodates a broad rheological range: Newtonian and mildly shear-thinning dispersions (viscosity ≤ 15,000 mPa·s), including titanium dioxide slurries, organic pigment pastes, acrylic emulsions, and alkyd resin solutions. Its wetted-path materials—PTFE-sealed stainless steel valves, VitonExtreme elastomers, and 316L-compatible nozzle assemblies—meet FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 requirements for incidental food contact and are compatible with ISO 8502-9 surface cleanliness verification protocols. All firmware operations support audit-trail generation per 21 CFR Part 11 Annex 11 guidelines, with timestamped records for dispense events, calibration changes, and user access logs. Optional heating modules (up to 60 °C) maintain temperature stability for viscosity-sensitive formulations—enabling adherence to ASTM D2196 low-shear viscosity testing conditions.
Software & Data Management
Control is managed via a dedicated industrial touchscreen HMI running embedded Linux OS with deterministic real-time task scheduling. The system supports OPC UA server integration for MES/ERP linkage (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, Siemens Opcenter), enabling direct recipe push from centralized color libraries. Dispense data—including actual vs. target volume deviation, pump stroke count, and nozzle cleaning frequency—is exported in CSV or XML format compliant with ASTM E2500-13 data integrity frameworks. Remote diagnostics via secure TLS 1.2 tunnel allow OEM-level firmware updates and parameter tuning without on-site service visits—reducing MTTR by >40% versus legacy serial-interface dispensers.
Applications
- Architectural paint manufacturing: Batch-to-batch color matching for retail and contractor-grade products per AAMA 2605 spectral tolerance bands.
- Automotive refinish labs: Rapid formulation of basecoat/clearcoat tints meeting OEM-specific Delta E00 tolerances (≤0.5 over CIELAB D65 illuminant).
- Inkjet ink development: Low-volume (<0.1 mL) sequential dosing for multi-pigment CMYK+ specialty channels, supporting ISO/IEC 13660 print quality validation.
- Plastics masterbatch QC: Precise loading of UV stabilizers and heat-resistant pigments into polyolefin carriers under ISO 9001 process control requirements.
- Pharmaceutical coating R&D: Solvent-free aqueous pigment dispersion for tablet film coating, validated per USP analytical instrument qualification.
FAQ
Does the HA680 support dynamic recipe adjustment during dispensing?
Yes—the HMI allows real-time override of individual channel volumes within ±5% of programmed setpoints without interrupting the sequence.
Can the system interface with third-party spectrophotometers?
It supports RS-232 and Ethernet/IP protocols for bidirectional communication with X-Rite Ci7800, Datacolor 600, and Konica Minolta CM-3700A devices.
What maintenance intervals are recommended for ZeroPurge™ pumps?
Piston seals require inspection every 12 months or 50,000 cycles; full rebuild kits include calibrated wear gauges aligned to ISO 9001 calibration chain documentation.
Is tank-level monitoring mandatory for operation?
Optical tank sensors are optional but strongly recommended for unattended operation; short-range proximity sensors provide fail-safe dry-run prevention independent of liquid opacity.
How is traceability ensured for regulated industries?
All dispense events generate immutable records containing operator ID, timestamp, pump serial number, calibration ID, and checksum-verified volume data—archivable to network-attached storage with SHA-256 hashing.
