PERFIT Heavy Body Automix 380ml Cartridge

PERFIT Heavy Body Automix 380ml Cartridge is a high-viscosity VPS material designed for precise impressions with strong carving properties. Its advanced thixotropic characteristics support controlled placement, making it suitable for implant impressions and other detailed procedures.

When combined with light body material, it supports high-precision impressions across a range of clinical applications.

Indications

• Accurate impression for crowns, bridges, inlays and onlays
• Suitable for two-step techniques with light body for functional impressions

Benefits

• Easy and efficient handling during application
• Controlled dispensing supports efficient material use
• High hydrophilicity supports accurate detail capture
• High tear strength and tensile strength
• Strong dimensional stability helps maintain accuracy for up to 4 weeks

Product Specifications

• Working Time: 1 min 30 seconds (Fast Set)
• In-mouth Set Time: 3 mins (Fast Set)
• Elastic Recovery: > 99.5%
• Dimensional Change: < 0.2%
• Shore A Hardness: ≈ 68
• Colour: Green
• Contents: 1 x 380ml Automix Cartridge (Fast Set)

Understanding PERFIT Heavy Body Automix 380ml Cartridge

When you’re handling multiple impressions in a session, material delivery can affect your efficiency. PERFIT Heavy Body Automix 380ml Cartridge is a high-viscosity VPS impression material supplied in a larger automix format. This option is intended for use with compatible mixing units in clinical settings.

As a PERFIT heavy body automix material, it is used as a tray material to provide the bulk of the impression. Its high viscosity allows it to stay where it is placed during loading, helping maintain structure during seating and supporting reliable results in restorative and implant procedures.

The 380ml format is intended for use with impression machines rather than handheld dispensing guns, allowing for continuous, controlled delivery during tray loading:

• Connects directly to automix units for uninterrupted dispensing
• Maintains a steady flow of material during use
• Reduces the need to stop and reload during multi-step workflows

Automix delivery also contributes to overall consistency during use:

• Delivers a uniform mix with each application
• Reduces variability linked to manual mixing
• Supports controlled material flow during application

Compared to smaller cartridge systems, there are clear differences in how the material is handled and applied. 50ml cartridges are typically used with handheld guns for single applications or smaller cases. The 380ml heavy body cartridge is better suited to higher-volume workflows, where repeated impressions are required and consistent output matters.

This makes the system well suited to clinics managing multiple restorative or prosthodontic cases in a session. It supports efficiency during tray preparation while helping maintain consistency across impressions.

Clinical Applications & Benefits of PERFIT Heavy Body Automix 380ml Cartridge

When you’re managing multiple impressions in a session, consistency during mixing and tray loading is non-negotiable. PERFIT Heavy Body Automix 380ml Cartridge is made for workflows where efficiency and repeatability matter, particularly in restorative and implant-focused clinics.

• Supports restorative and full arch procedures
  As a heavy body dental impression material, it is used for crown and bridge cases, implant restorations, and full arch impressions. The material provides the bulk needed during tray loading, helping maintain structure during placement.
• Functions as a tray material in dual-phase techniques
  In two-stage workflows, the heavy body forms the base while a wash material records finer detail. This pairing supports how the impression is built, allowing each material to perform its role during the procedure.
• Consistent mixing with reduced manual handling
  The automix impression cartridge system delivers a uniform mix during dispensing, which helps reduce variation between cases. It also reduces repeated setup, helping maintain flow during busier clinical sessions.
• Suitable for high-volume clinical environments
  Often used within dental impression material workflows in Australia, the 380ml format supports repeated use during tray preparation. It also helps manage multiple impressions more efficiently while maintaining consistency across cases.

How to Use PERFIT Heavy Body Automix 380ml Cartridge for Accurate Impressions

Working with a machine-based system changes how the material is handled during setup and delivery. PERFIT Heavy Body Automix 380ml Cartridge is designed for consistent output. This means a structured approach is key to maintaining control during tray preparation and placement.

1. Set up the cartridge and mixing unit correctly

A clean, accurate setup supports consistent mixing and flow during use. Following a 380ml impression cartridge guide helps avoid interruptions once dispensing begins.

• Install the cartridge securely into the automix unit
• Attach the correct mixing tip before dispensing
• Check machine calibration to confirm even output
• Express a small amount first to verify a uniform mix

This step helps prevent inconsistencies that can affect the impression later in the process.

2. Load the tray and coordinate with the wash material

• Dispense the material evenly across the tray to create a balanced base
• Avoid uneven loading, which can affect seating and pressure distribution
• Coordinate timing with the light body wash to maintain proper sequencing

Using a consistent heavy body tray material technique supports how the wash material adapts during the second stage.

3. Manage timing, seating and removal carefully

Timing and handling influence how accurately the impression captures detail. When using PERFIT heavy body automix material, maintaining control during this stage helps preserve the result.

• Seat the tray within the working time window
• Apply controlled pressure during seating
• Be sure to hold the tray steady while the material firms
• Remove with a controlled motion to reduce distortion

Inspect the impression immediately after removal to confirm margin clarity and full coverage.

4. Store and maintain the cartridge system properly

• Keep the cartridge secured in the unit or sealed when not in use
• Store in a cool, dry environment to maintain material consistency
• Clean the dispensing area regularly to prevent build-up

Proper handling and storage support consistent performance across repeated use.

Frequently Asked Questions - PERFIT Heavy Body Automix 380ml Cartridge