LIQUID CONTROL The Knowledge Leader in Dispensing Equipment Consistency and reliability have set Liquid Control dispensing equipment apart from the competition for more than a quarter of a century. Liquid Control pioneered this industry and continues to lead the world in application knowledge, technology and experience. It's no wonder we have designed, built and sold more dispensing equipment than any other company in the world. Liquid Control History |  Liquid Control Timeline Application knowledge Our customers tell us that their Liquid Control equipment works exactly right - right from the start. That's because, even before we begin to build your equipment, we analyze your materials, your processes and your requirements to recommend the best dispensing solution for your operation. Equipment Because we offer a full range of dispensing technologies, you are assured of exactly the right solution. Liquid Control offers a complete line of single- and plural-component equipment for processes that include electrical potting, encapsulation, resin transfer molding, structural bonding, sealing, doming, gasketing, shot dispensing and molding, to name just a few. These dispensing solutions are then provided for manual operations or teamed with the right level of automation for your application. Experience We have been a leader in the design and manufacture of meter, mix and dispense equipment since 1975. In that time, we have learned what is most important to our customers: a comprehensive sales engineering network, tailored equipment, well-conceived manufacturing, quality control, inspection, and thorough testing before shipment, in-field start-up service, and a substantial parts inventory that can be shipped the same day the order arrives. Control is everything. Liquid Control History |  Liquid Control Timeline Liquid Control History It was the 1970's, and the tremendous time-, space-, cost- and energy-saving potential of reactive resin technology was just beginning to be realized. The infant science had the ability to replace the long conveyor lines, energy-guzzling ovens and time-consuming processes needed to bond metals and plastics. But something was missing. There was no equipment on the market that could deliver reactive resins as swiftly and surely as the technology demanded. Enter a partnership called IRC, a trio of visionary industrialists, and a whole new industry was born. Liquid Control was formed in Wickliffe, Ohio in 1975 around a new pump technology the company had discovered and licensed in England. Dubbed the Posiload® pump, the technology utilized an innovative positive displacement concept which would make it possible to build, test and deliver reliable two-component meter, mix and dispense equipment for a growing variety of markets. In addition to the pump technology, the name Liquid Control became part of the agreement. All that remained was complete reengineering of the equipment. "The original designer had a breakthrough concept," recalls William C. Schiltz, president, and a founder of the company. "But the execution left a lot to be desired. We hired a team of engineers and sat them down with the blueprints. We cleaned up the prints and manufactured the components to a higher standard." As a result of the reengineering, 98% of the machinery, fabrication and purchased components were of U.S. manufacture or origin. The company reorganized in 1979 so that Schiltz could concentrate his efforts on growth. Following the reorganization, Liquid Control was moved to larger facilities in North Canton, Ohio. Business took off like a rocket. Initially, the majority of sales were "found" by working closely with chemical suppliers. This association facilitated the development of equipment that handled a variety of reactive resins reliably. As a result, Liquid Control developed a reputation with end users for sound, simple, competitively priced machinery. That reputation grew as dealers got on the bandwagon along with manufacturers and end-users. The popularity of reactive resins has continued to drive company growth. The energy savings, efficiency and improved bond of this technology appeal to nearly every industry and can be utilized with virtually every material. Liquid Control has led the development of the best dispensing solutions possible for a variety of needs, offering both off-the-shelf and custom-engineered equipment. The company has continued to work closely with material suppliers to improve productivity in electronics, general assembly, composite manufacturing, fabrication and polyurethane molding applications. Today, Liquid Control is a family of companies focused on better dispensing solutions. In times like these, when you're faced with unprecedented competitive pressure, control is everything. Liquid Control Time Line: A History of Firsts 1975 Formed Liquid Control to manufacture and sell breakthrough two-component meter, mix, dispense machinery and related equipment. Established dealer network in U.S., Canada, Mexico, and South America. Introduced first product: Twinflow®. Acquired, reengineered and marketed Posiload® positive displacement piston pump technology in North America. 1976 Added Multiflow® machine with over/under injection block for high-ratio materials to product line. 1977 Posiratio® fixed-ratio meter, mix, dispense machine introduced. 1978 Frontrunner™ series of hand-held dynamic mix guns introduced. 1979 New bell mouth disposable Posimixer® eliminates the need for solvent purging. 1980 Supermix® coaxial two-component cartridge and dispense gun goes to market. 1982 Abrasion-resistant pump technology extends the benefits of Liquid Control technology to new markets. 1983 Twinmixer® provides positive shut-off and snuff-back. 1984 First meter, mix and dispense machine for potting electrical coils in a vacuum chamber. 1985 First meter, mix and dispense machine with PLC logic controls. 1988 Profill Corp. formed to provide contract filling of Supermix and other cartridges for OEM material manufacturers. 1989 Doubled size of facility with new production and lab areas. 1991 Acquired SCM/Dispensit Division of SCM Metal Products in Indianapolis, Indiana and shortened name to Dispensit. 1993 Introduced Posiratio® Mini series for 5 cc to 25 cc shots. 1995 PosiDot® two-component dispensing valves for 0.005 cc to 5.0 cc shot sizes. 1998 Acquired Decker Industries, Inc., extending technology to include continuous flow. Moved Decker to a new 20,000 sq. ft. plant in Palm City, Florida. 1999 Opened new 73,250 sq. ft. corporate headquarters in North Canton, Ohio. 2000 Formed Automation Systems Group. 2001 Launched DL rotary pump meter/mix/dispense machine. 2002 Launched the C-500, the industry's first Windows®-based, heavy-duty robotic dispensing work cell.   Contact Us |  Directions |  Request Information