Oval dispensing tips cover metal construction from 10–15 gauge and PP hub versions in 14G and 15G, across 12.7 mm, 25.4 mm, and 38.1 mm lengths. Larger IDs suit higher-volume ribbon deposits of heavy sealants and pastes. Smaller IDs control narrower flat beads on tighter bonding lines.
| Gauge | Color | ID(mm) | OD(mm) | 12.7mm(1/2″) | 25.4mm(1″) | 38.1mm(3/2″) | |
| 10 | Metal | 2.8mm | 3.5mm | OS 10050 | OS 10100 | OS 10150 | |
| 11 | Metal | 2.5mm | 3mm | OS 11050 | OS 11100 | OS 11150 | |
| 12 | Metal | 2.27mm | 2.77mm | OS 12050 | OS 12100 | OS 12150 | |
| 13 | Metal | 1.94mm | 2.4mm | OS 13050 | OS 13100 | OS 13150 | |
| 14 | Metal | 1.65mm | 1.81mm | OS 14050 | OS 14100 | OS 14150 | |
| 14G | Olive | 1.55 | 2.1 | OT 14050 | OT 14100 | OT 14150 | |
| 15 | Metal | 1.43mm | 1.81mm | OS 15050 | OS 15100 | OS 15150 | |
| 15G | Amber | 1.35 | 1.8 | OT 15050 | OT 15100 | OT 15150 | |
Match gauge to bead width and material viscosity: Oval dispensing tips for thick sealants or epoxies usually need larger IDs — up to 2.8 mm at 10 gauge — to maintain ribbon width without excessive back-pressure. Smaller IDs at 14–15 gauge (1.35–1.65 mm) control narrower flat beads on tighter bonding lines.
Choose hub type based on handling conditions: Select metal construction when mechanical strength or tougher handling is a concern. Choose PP hub when standard environments and lower structural weight fit the process better.
Select length based on access geometry: 12.7 mm gives firmer outlet control in open-access zones. Move to 25.4 mm or 38.1 mm when fixture depth or clearance requires extended reach.
Standard oval dispensing tips cover many flat-bead applications, but some lines need a different outlet geometry, length, material combination, or packaging format. When bead width, connection fit, or handling conditions stay tight, product-level changes can reduce process compromise.
Manufacture to your drawings specifying oval outlet dimensions, needle length, and hub geometry within confirmed material grades.
Engineering evaluation for outlet geometry based on target material viscosity, required deposit profile, and substrate contact area.
Adjust hub material, needle length, or connection interface when handling conditions or equipment fitting specs fall outside standard configurations.
Custom labeling, color identification, or packaging format for private-label supply, internal line sorting, or OEM channel requirements.
Oval dispensing tips are used across electronics assembly, industrial equipment maintenance, and consumer goods manufacturing wherever flat ribbon deposits replace round beads on wide bonding and sealing surfaces.
Oval dispensing tips are useful for thermal interface materials, gap fillers, and other compounds that need a flat bead across board surfaces or component contact areas. A round outlet concentrates material into a tall narrow bead, which can spread unevenly under compression and leave air gaps near the edges. The oval orifice produces a flatter initial ribbon, which reduces the spread distance required after placement. This matters when you need controlled coverage in high-density assemblies and want to avoid a second pass that can create alignment risk.
Oval needle tips are used for lubricants, heavy sealants, and thread-locking materials when one-pass ribbon coverage matters more than a narrow round bead. If the bead stays too narrow, material may not reach the full contact path, which will require a second pass and increase placement inconsistency. The oval outlet lays down a broader deposit in a single stroke, which helps you maintain flatter coverage on gears, bearings, fasteners, and flat joint surfaces. This is especially useful in maintenance-cycle work and repetitive production-line assembly.
Large bonding lines on housings, panels, and surface joints often need a clean flat bead instead of a raised circular line. When the adhesive profile stays too high or uneven, squeeze-out becomes harder to control and seam appearance degrades after compression. Oval dispensing tips maintain a flatter deposit shape from the point of application, which gives you better control over final seam geometry before the part moves to the next assembly stage. This helps when visible seams and surface consistency both matter.
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