Cox Air Assist Gauge Adaptor

Description

The Cox gauge adaptor with air assist adds dispenser parts to a pneumatic two-component dispensing gun’s air line, giving the operator a pressure readout right at the connection point instead of back at the compressor or regulator panel. It fits Cox pneumatic 2-K dispensing systems, including the AirFlow series, where steady air pressure keeps mix ratio and bead output consistent from one cartridge to the next.

Where this dispenser parts accessory gets used

• Production lines running Cox pneumatic 2-component dispensing guns for structural adhesives, sealants, and potting compounds
• Field service and repair work where air pressure needs checking and adjusting at the gun, not just at the compressor
• Shops rotating air lines across multiple pneumatic dispensing stations, where a quick pressure check before each cartridge change matters
• Any two-component dispensing setup where mix ratio accuracy depends on a steady, verifiable air feed
• Training and troubleshooting, where a visible gauge helps an operator learn what pressure a given cartridge size and viscosity actually needs

Cox pneumatic dispensers like the AirFlow 3 run on regulated shop air, typically in the 40 to 100 psi range depending on cartridge size and material viscosity, and the gun’s own thrust and cycle time depend on holding that pressure steady. A gauge adaptor with air assist puts that number in front of the operator at the gun instead of leaving it to a shop-wide compressor reading that may not reflect line loss, a partially closed valve, or a shared air drop feeding several stations at once. That matters more on two-component work than on single-component caulking, because an off-ratio bead from inconsistent air pressure does not show up until the material has already cured wrong.

Dispenser parts specifications

• Brand: Cox
• Type: Gauge adaptor, air assist configuration
• Compatible with: Cox pneumatic 2-K dispensing guns (AirFlow series and related C-system and F-system cartridge guns)
• Function: Adapts a pressure gauge to the gun’s air-assist supply line for point-of-use pressure monitoring
• Unit of measure: Each

Air-assist accuracy matters most on two-component work, where an inconsistent pressure feed shows up as an off-ratio bead, voids, or a mix that skins before it sets properly. Checking pressure at the gun instead of estimating from a shop-wide compressor gauge catches a dip or spike before it reaches the cartridge and the substrate. Keep the adaptor and fitting threads clean and free of adhesive residue, and confirm the connection is snug before pressurizing the line, since a slow leak at the adaptor reads as a false-low gauge value and can mask a real pressure problem. For shops running Cox pneumatic 2-K guns across several material types, a spare gauge adaptor is worth keeping on hand alongside the other dispensers, mixers, and nozzles that make up a full dispensing station. Cox documents the full AirFlow pneumatic dispenser line, including compatible accessories and service parts, at Cox Dispensers.

Need Help?

Need help matching a gauge adaptor to your Cox pneumatic dispensing gun? Call (800) 220-1966 or email [email protected].