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Hand Held ValvesDISPENSINGPINCH TUBE APPLICATORLOCTITE ® VARI-DROP APPLICATORItem Numbers: 97131 and 97132The Loctite® Vari-Drop applicator is low cost, manually controlled pinch valve suitablefor dispensing low to medium viscosity products. The adjusting screw allows repeatabledispense from drops to heavy beads. The quantity applied is dependent upon the strokeset for the trigger, and how long the operator holds down the trigger.Features:• Accepts a variety of dispensing needles to apply precise amounts of product• Low cost• Designed with light blocking materialsfor light curing adhesives• Field serviceableTheory of OperationThe Loctite® Vari-Drop Applicator is used to manuallydispense Loctite® brand products at a controlled rate of flow. Thevalve is capable of dispensing light to heavy beads or drops. Thedesign is cost effective and user friendly. The operator manuallypushes the finger switch down for flow, and releases the switchto discontinue flow.The RED represents the fluid path.NO FLOWFLOWTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSTypePinch TubeViscosity RangeLow to MediumSize5 ⁄8" H x 5 ⁄8" W x 6 1 ⁄4" LWeight 1.5 oz. (42.5 g)Air Input100 psiFluid inlet1 ⁄4" tubeFluid Pressure100 psi maximumFluid Viscosity Range100 to 80,000 cPWetted ComponentsPTFE, polyethyleneTubing with PTFE 97131: Yes 97132: NoUsed to DispenseInstant Adhesives, Light Cure/Acrylics,Retaining Compounds, ThreadlockersStroke AdjustmentNoActuationFingerParts Included 97131:(1) Vari-Drop Applicator(1) 7' x 1 ⁄4" OD PTFE LinedHose with Hose Guards(1) Needle Kit 97262(1) Manual97132:(1) Vari-Drop Applicator(1) ManualAdditional Information For Spare Parts and Accessories, see pages 84-85.For Fluid Compatibility Selector Chart, see page 63.For Dispense Tips, see pages 80-81.Additional Accessories Sold Separately98501 –Loctite ®ApplicatorHolder982719 /982722 –Loctite ® Bond-A-Matic ® 3000Dispensers97220 – 3 ⁄8" Feed Line Kit98022 –Loctite ® 300 mlCartridgePusher62For additional information and the full line of equipment, visit www.equipment.loctite.com.