Techcon TS6500 Plunger Cover, 2.5 Oz to 1/10 Gallon

Description

The Techcon TS6500 Techkit Mixer ships with a cartridge holder and plunger assembly as standard equipment, and this plunger cover is the genuine replacement cover for that plunger across the 2.5 oz through 1/10 gallon kit range. As one of the dispensing valve parts in the TS6500 system, the cover protects the plunger mechanism from fluid contact and debris during the automatic mixing cycle, keeping the plunger moving freely cycle after cycle. Chemical Concepts stocks this part for shops running TS6500 mixers on structural adhesives, potting compounds, and other two-component fluids.

What the Plunger Cover Protects

During each mixing cycle, the TS6500’s plunger drives into the cartridge to force resin and hardener through the mix rod, and the plunger cover shields the plunger’s working surfaces from cured resin buildup, dust, and shop debris between cycles. A cracked, worn, or missing cover lets material accumulate directly on the plunger, which can slow plunger travel or contaminate the next cartridge cycle. Replacing the cover is a simple way to protect the more expensive plunger assembly underneath it.

Sized for 2.5 Oz to 1/10 Gallon Kits

This cover is sized to fit the plunger hardware used across the 2.5 oz, 6 oz, 8 oz, and 1/10 gallon (310 ml) TS6500 kit configurations. Techcon’s 20 oz kit configuration uses separate, larger plunger hardware, so this cover is not a universal fit across every TS6500 kit size. Confirm your unit’s configured kit size before ordering.

Ordering the Right Dispensing Valve Parts

Techcon designed the TS6500 for quick and easy cartridge holder and plunger changeover as a standard feature, and the plunger cover is part of that same easy-access assembly. Most operators can inspect and swap the cover by hand during routine kit changeover, without tools or recalibration. Part 7091-0460 fits the TS6500CIM Series mixer in the 2.5 oz to 1/10 gallon configurations; check your unit’s model plate before ordering, since Techcon’s Techkit Mixer accessories are matched to specific kit-size configurations.

Keeping Dispensing Valve Parts on Hand

Shops running two-component structural adhesives, epoxies, or potting compounds through a TS6500 mixer depend on the plunger staying clean and moving freely for consistent mix ratios. Keeping a spare cover, along with cartridge holders and nozzle assemblies, on hand is standard practice for lines that need to keep a TS6500 mixer running through a full shift without waiting on a part to ship.

Plunger Cover FAQ

Does a cracked cover mean the plunger itself is damaged? Not necessarily. The cover is designed to take the wear and contamination so the plunger underneath stays protected, but inspect the plunger for buildup once the cover is removed.

How often should this cover be replaced? There is no fixed interval. Replace it when you see cracking, warping, or resin buildup that no longer cleans off, rather than on a calendar schedule.

See our full dispensing, mixing, and nozzle parts selection, or check Techcon’s two-component dispensing equipment lineup for related mixers and kits. Questions about fit for your TS6500 configuration? Call (800) 220-1966 or email [email protected].