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Flexible Dispensing Tips

Flexible Dispensing Tips

Bendable PP dispensing tips for tight paths and scratch-sensitive surfaces

Flexible Dispensing Tips are bendable polypropylene outlet tips used for curved paths, recessed joints, and scratch-sensitive surfaces. They are available in glue-bonded PP and one-piece molded PP (P-Series) constructions to match different fluid compatibility, structural, and application requirements.

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Key Advantages of Flexible Dispensing Tips

Flexible Dispensing Tips give you more control when access, surface protection, and on-site adjustment matter in one process.
  • Scratch-free contact surface: The soft polypropylene outlet helps reduce abrasion risk on coatings, lens surfaces, PCB components, and plastic housings where a rigid metal tip may mark the surface.
  • Trim-to-fit flexibility: The needle can be easily cut to the required length, giving you more flexibility to match different dispensing reaches and application setups. This helps you work more easily in confined or hard-to-access areas and makes the tip easier to adapt to your target deposit size and flow requirements.
  • Two construction options: The glue-bonded PP tips fit general dispensing work where cost and flexibility both matter. The one-piece molded P-Series eliminates the bonded joint, which may improve resistance when handling reactive adhesives, primers, or other aggressive chemistries.
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Available Flexible Dispensing Tips Configurations

Flexible Dispensing Tips cover bonded and one-piece PP constructions, 14-25 gauge outlet sizes, and multiple length options. Larger IDs help move more material, while smaller IDs support tighter shot control. Choose bonded PP for general applications, then move to the P-Series when chemical exposure or hub strength needs more attention.

Gauge Color ID(mm) OD(mm) 6.35mm (1/4″) 12.7mm (1/2″) 25.4mm (1″) 38.1mm (3/2″)
14 Olive 1.3 1.78 FT 14025 FT 14050 FT 14100 FT 14150
15 Amber 1.1 1.78 FT 15025 FT 15050 FT 15100 FT 15150
16 Grey 1 1.65 FT 16025 FT 16050 FT 16100 FT 16150
18 Green 0.84 1.26 FT 18025 FT 18050 FT 18100 FT 18150
20 Pink 0.6 0.9 FT 20025 FT 20050 FT 20100 FT 20150
22 Blue 0.41 0.7 FT 22025 FT 22050 FT 22100 FT 22150
25 Red 0.3 0.78 FT 25025 FT 25050 FT 25100 FT 25150

One-piece integrated PP tips (P-Series):

Gauge Color ID(mm) OD(mm) 12.7mm(1/2″) 25.4mm(1″)
14 Clear 1.55 1.84 CRT 14050 CRT 14100
15 Clear 1.2 1.64 CRT 15050 CRT 15100
18 Red 0.84 1.28 CRT 18050 CRT 18100
20 Yellow 0.6 1.05 CRT 20050 CRT 20100
22 Clear 0.4 0.9 CRT 22050 CRT 22100
25 Clear 0.3 0.8 CRT 25050 CRT 25100

How to Choose the Right Flexible Dispensing Tips

  • Gauge Size: Choose gauge based on fluid viscosity and the deposit size you need. Larger inner diameters handle higher flow and medium-viscosity materials more easily, while smaller sizes support finer dispensing with lower-viscosity fluids.
  • Working Length: Select length according to the dispensing path. Longer flexible tips are better for recessed joints, curved channels, and hard-to-reach areas, while shorter lengths usually provide better stability and less outlet movement.
  • Construction Type: Glue-bonded flexible tips are suitable for general dispensing work where cost and flexibility both matter. One-piece molded P-Series tips are a better choice when chemical exposure or repeated bending may affect joint reliability.
  • Application Condition: Use flexible tips when the path changes, the target surface scratches easily, or on-site trimming is needed. If the approach angle is fixed, angled tips may be more suitable.

Customization Options for Flexible Dispensing Tips

Standard flexible tip configurations cover most application geometries, but specific process requirements — needle reach, orifice geometry, chemical compatibility, or volume handling — sometimes call for a non-standard build.

OEM Production

OEM Production

Manufacture to customer-supplied drawings or part specifications, including dimensional tolerances and material grade confirmation.

ODM Development

ODM Development

Engineering support for developing tip geometry based on process requirements: target viscosity range, dispensing zone dimensions, substrate sensitivity constraints.

Structural & Interface Customization

Structural & Interface Customization

Needle length, gauge, and hub connection type can be adjusted to match specific syringe barrel standards or automated equipment interfaces.

Branding & Packaging

Branding & Packaging

Custom labeling, packaging configuration, or color coding for OEM channel integration or end-user identification requirements.

Excellent Performance in Industrial Applications

Flexible Dispensing Tips fit applications where the fluid path turns awkward, the target surface scratches easily, or the operator needs short, controlled deposits in restricted space. These tips help you reach the target line with less contact risk and better geometry control.

Automated system using a flexible dispensing tip to apply adhesive or underfill on a green PCB

Electronics & PCB Assembly

When you dispense flux, UV adhesive, or conformal coating near solder joints and dense components, rigid tips may strike nearby parts. A flexible PP tip bends around compact layouts and helps you place material closer to the intended point. This reduces scratch risk on coatings and housings, and it can lower rework pressure when assemblies leave little clearance for hand movement.

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Long flexible dispensing tip accurately placing tiny red micro-dots inside a transparent fixture

General Industrial Manufacturing

Deep grooves, curved channels, and recessed bonding lines often block a straight approach. Flexible Dispensing Tips let you follow these paths without forcing the applicator into a poor angle. This helps control material placement during manual work and supports automated setups that already use Luer Lock connections. When rigid metal tips cannot enter the path cleanly, a bendable PP outlet often gives you a simpler solution.

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Red flexible dispensing tip creating uniform metallic drops on a test surface

Medical Device and Laboratory Assembly

Small plastic components, curved surfaces, and controlled micro-volume deposits often create a difficult path for rigid tips. Flexible Dispensing Tips help you route around curved geometry and place lubricants or bonding agents with less surface contact. If contamination control and part protection both matter, a soft PP outlet can reduce accidental marking during close manual work.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flexible Dispensing Tips

How do I choose between glue-bonded and one-piece Flexible Dispensing Tips?

Flexible Dispensing Tips with glue-bonded PP suit general fluids and cost-sensitive work, while P-Series Flexible Dispensing Tips suit harsher chemicals and stronger joint demands. The technical difference sits in the construction. A one-piece body removes the bonded section, which may reduce risk when aggressive fluids stay in contact longer. Check fluid chemistry, dwell time, and how often operators bend the tip during the dispensing cycle.

Can I cut Flexible Dispensing Tips to change reach or outlet behavior?

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What fluids work best with Flexible Dispensing Tips?

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Will Flexible Dispensing Tips fit standard syringes and dispensing valves?

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When should I use Flexible Dispensing Tips instead of angled or metal tips?

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