--- title: Mechanical Dispensing Systems and Their Benefits description: Mechanical Dispensing Systems, or Displacement Dispensers, are a good fit if your automated process uses wax or other fluids that fluctuate with temperature. image: https://info.izumiinternational.com/hubfs/Product%20photos/musashi_mechanical.png --- - [864-288-8001](tel:8642888001) - [Blog](https://info.izumiinternational.com/) - [Contact](https://www.izumiinternational.com/contact/) - - - [![IZUMI-logo-blue-2x-1](https://info.izumiinternational.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IZUMI-logo-blue-2x-1.png?width=399&height=150&name=IZUMI-logo-blue-2x-1.png "IZUMI-logo-blue-2x-1")](http://www.izumiinternational.com) - [Composite Manufacturing](https://www.izumiinternational.com/composite-manufacturing/) - [Winders](https://www.izumiinternational.com/product-category/winders/) - [Creels](https://www.izumiinternational.com/product-category/creels/) - [Carbon Fiber Furnaces](https://www.izumiinternational.com/product-category/Carbon-Fiber-Furnaces) - [Tension Monitoring](https://www.izumiinternational.com/product-category/tension-monitoring/) - [Lab & Pilot Line Equipment](https://www.izumiinternational.com/product-category/Lab-Pilot-Line-Equipment) - [Carbon Fiber Weaving](https://www.izumiinternational.com/product-category/carbon-fiber-weaving) - [Miscellaneous Equipment](https://www.izumiinternational.com/product-category/Miscellaneous-Equipment) - [Automation Products](https://www.izumiinternational.com/automation-products/) - [Distributed Automation](https://www.izumiinternational.com/product-category/distributed-automation) - [Custom Automation](https://www.izumiinternational.com/product-category/Custom-Automation) - [About Izumi](https://www.izumiinternational.com/about/) [Request an Estimate](https://izumiinternati.wpengine.com/request-an-estimate/) [Request an Estimate](https://izumiinternati.wpengine.com/request-an-estimate/) - [Composite Manufacturing](https://www.izumiinternational.com/composite-manufacturing/) - [Winders](https://www.izumiinternational.com/product-category/winders/) - [Creels](https://www.izumiinternational.com/product-category/creels/) - [Carbon Fiber Furnaces](https://www.izumiinternational.com/product-category/Carbon-Fiber-Furnaces) - [Tension Monitoring](https://www.izumiinternational.com/product-category/tension-monitoring/) - [Lab & Pilot Line Equipment](https://www.izumiinternational.com/product-category/Lab-Pilot-Line-Equipment) - [Carbon Fiber Weaving](https://www.izumiinternational.com/product-category/carbon-fiber-weaving) - [Miscellaneous Equipment](https://www.izumiinternational.com/product-category/Miscellaneous-Equipment) - [Automation Products](https://www.izumiinternational.com/automation-products/) - [Distributed Automation](https://www.izumiinternational.com/product-category/distributed-automation) - [Custom Automation](https://www.izumiinternational.com/product-category/Custom-Automation) - [About Izumi](https://www.izumiinternational.com/about/) - [864-288-8001](tel:8642888001) - [Blog](https://info.izumiinternational.com/) - [Contact](https://www.izumiinternational.com/contact/) - - - # Mechanical Dispensing Systems and Their Benefits # Mechanical Dispensing Systems and Their Benefits Posted by [Emily Park](https://info.izumiinternational.com/author/emily-park) on Feb 3, 2017 8:16:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) *This post is third in a series about fluid dispensing systems* ![Musashi mechanical fluid dispensing system](https://info.izumiinternational.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Product%20photos/musashi_mechanical.png?width=320&name=musashi_mechanical.png "Musashi mechanical fluid dispensing system")In a previous post, we discussed the benefits of [pneumatic dispensers](https://info.izumiinternational.com/benefits-of-air-pulse-dispensing-systems), which work well in many manufacturing applications. However, if the liquids you’re trying to dispense have extremely high viscosities, or varying viscosity throughout the process (as in the case of some sealants, greases, waxes, or epoxies) a [mechanical dispensing system](https://www.izumiinternational.com/measuring-master-mpp-1) is probably the best fit for you. Here is an overview of mechanical dispenser systems (also called displacement systems): ## Consistency and Precision Because a pneumatic dispenser uses air pressure to dispense fluids, it will force out more fluid when it’s warm and less viscous, but less when it’s cooler and thicker. This is an issue if your process depends on consistent volume rates.  A mechanical dispenser, however, isn’t affected by viscosity because it dispenses by *volume*, using a rod or piston to physically force a fluid from the chamber. Positive displacement systems offer consistent and accurate volume control, regardless of variations in temperature or viscosity. ## Primary Uses Mechanical dispensing systems are widely used in the LED assembly industry. They are a good fit for any automated process that use fluids that have fluctuating viscosities or are extremely viscous. ## Drawbacks By nature, mechanical displacement systems require more daily maintenance, since the piston mechanism comes in direct contact with the fluid directly (as opposed to using air pressure). In addition, the cost of the equipment itself is higher than the average pnuematic dispenser. If you’re not sure which fluid dispensing system is right for you, or if you’d like an expert opinion on which model will best suit your automation needs, [contact our engineers](http://www.izumiinternational.com/contact) at Izumi International and we’ll be happy to help you find a custom solution. [![Request an estimate from Izumi International for automation solutions ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2517351/feafd016-8c58-420a-8668-b72afeebdd1b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2517351/feafd016-8c58-420a-8668-b72afeebdd1b) Topics: [Fluid Dispensing](https://info.izumiinternational.com/topic/fluid-dispensing) [![IZUMI-logo-white](https://info.izumiinternational.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IZUMI-logo-white.png?width=300&height=113&name=IZUMI-logo-white.png "IZUMI-logo-white")](http://www.izumiinternational.com) ##### Address - [1 Pelham Davis Circle, Greenville, SC 29615](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Izumi+International+Inc/@34.8581,-82.2457647,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x885829962321e74b:0x28d934ed9be2f1d8!8m2!3d34.8579462!4d-82.2432925) ##### Phone Number - [864-288-8001](tel:8642888001) ##### Quick Links - [Composite Manufacturing](https://www.izumiinternational.com/composite-manufacturing/) - [Automation Products](https://www.izumiinternational.com/automation-products/) - [About Izumi International](https://www.izumiinternational.com/about/) - [Contact Us](https://www.izumiinternational.com/contact/) © 2022 Izumi International, Inc. All Rights Reserved | [Privacy Policy](https://izumiinternati.wpengine.com/privacy-policy/) | [Sitemap](https://izumiinternati.wpengine.com/sitemap/) - -