Description
The Techcon 8P left-hand stainless feed screw is one of the mechanical dispensing valve parts used in precision fluid dispensing equipment service. It belongs in the repair hardware group for Techcon valve and feed assemblies, where screw pitch, hand, material, and fit matter more than a generic fastener match.
Where dispensing valve parts fit
Feed screws help position and move components inside equipment that meters or controls material flow. A worn, damaged, or mismatched screw can affect alignment, make adjustment rough, or keep the assembly from returning to a repeatable setting after maintenance. The 8P left-hand format should be matched carefully against the removed part or service drawing before the repair is released.
This item is not a mixing nozzle, 2 part mixing nozzle, or jb weld mixing nozzle. Those products sit at the outlet of a cartridge or static mixer path and are changed as wet-end consumables. This stainless feed screw belongs in the mechanical service side of the dispensing system, where it supports the equipment that moves or controls the fluid before final placement.
dispensing valve parts specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | TEC5000-000-045 |
| Brand | Techcon |
| Part type | Feed screw |
| Thread note | 8P, left hand |
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Configuration note | 6W |
| Unit of measure | Each |
During service, compare the old screw to the new part before installation. Check thread direction, length, tip condition, and mating hardware. Start the screw by hand so it does not cross-thread, and stop if it binds before the part is seated. Stainless construction is useful around fluid-handling equipment, but it does not remove the need for exact geometry. Browse related dispensers, mixers, and nozzles for Techcon valves, fittings, tips, and service hardware. Current dispensing equipment information is available from Techcon.
For stockroom control, keep this screw labeled by Techcon part number and equipment family. Small hardware is easy to mix, especially when service carts also carry screws, retaining rings, adaptors, and seal kits for several valve platforms. A wrong left-hand or right-hand assumption can waste a repair window or damage the mating part.
After installation, run the assembly through its normal adjustment or actuation check before reconnecting production material. Watch for smooth movement, stable return, and no unusual drag. If the station still has flow variation, inspect feed pressure, valve seals, tubing, and tip condition before blaming the feed screw alone.
For buying and kitting, keep this item separate from outlet consumables. A static mixer, cartridge tip, or tube assembly solves a different problem than a feed screw, even though all may live near the same dispensing bench. Match this part to the equipment drawing, then package it with the seals and retainers used in the same repair so the technician has the full hardware set at teardown.
Need Help?
Need help matching a feed screw to a Techcon valve or service drawing? Call (800) 220-1966 or email [email protected].
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