Techcon 8 oz Cartridge Retainer Without Slot

Description

The Techcon 8 oz cartridge retainer without slot is an aluminum sleeve for TS Series cartridge dispensing. These dispensing valve parts support an 8 oz plastic cartridge while the cap or gun applies pressure, helping the cartridge stay aligned through adhesive, sealant, grease, and paste dispensing work.

Where dispensing valve parts fit

The retainer belongs in shops that run 8 oz cartridges through pneumatic guns, manual guns, or cap-and-air setups. The non-slotted body gives the cartridge a closed metal housing, which is helpful when the cartridge is handled often or moved between bench stations. It is a service part, but it affects the entire dispense path because poor cartridge support can show up as uneven pressure, cap leaks, or material waste at the outlet.

Use a dedicated 8 oz sleeve when the job is built around that cartridge size. Keeping the retainer, cap, and plunger together reduces setup mistakes during repeat changeovers.

Before loading a cartridge, inspect the bayonet lugs, cap gasket, and cartridge shoulder. The sleeve should lock into the cap or gun without rocking. If a retainer is dented, worn at the lock points, or contaminated with cured material, replacing it is faster than chasing repeated pressure loss across the dispenser setup.

dispensing valve parts specifications

Ordering dispensing valve parts

Order this retainer when the cartridge size is fixed at 8 oz and the work cell needs a replacement sleeve rather than a complete gun assembly. Store it with matching caps, plungers, and seals so cartridge changes stay consistent. For adjacent cartridge accessories, browse dispensers, mixers, and nozzles. Current cartridge retainer data is available from Techcon.

Need Help?

Need help checking retainer size against an 8 oz cartridge or TS Series cap? Call (800) 220-1966 or email [email protected].