Bulk Dispenser & Plate
The Bulk Dispenser & Plate streamlines high-volume compound application on multi-room retrofits. A drawn-aluminum barrel with a leather plunger loads directly from 5-gallon Green Glue pails, and the follower plate seats flat on the pail rim so the bulk applicator gun refills cleanly without pulling air or drying out the surface. Ideal for contractors, maintenance crews, and facility upgrades.
- High-Volume Throughput: Feeds large batches efficiently, keeping crews moving on big installs.
- Clean, Controlled Dispense: Smooth flow and minimal splatter for tidy work areas and crisp results.
- Rugged Jobsite Build: Impact-resistant body and reinforced plate stand up to daily repeated use.
- Fast Setup & Reloadability: Tool-less opening and wide fill port speed changeovers between tasks.
- Material Flexibility: Works with joint compounds, sealants, and acoustical products.
- Contractor ROI: Cuts waste and labor hours, improving productivity across multi-room projects.
Online orders up to 19 units. For anything larger, call (415) 864-4440 and we'll price the project with you.
Bulk Dispenser & Plate Specifications
- Kit Contents
- 34-oz bulk dispenser barrel + follower plate
- Barrel
- Drawn aluminum
- Plunger
- Leather plunger assembly
- Nozzles Included
- Three yellow cone nozzles
- Loading
- Fast — flat plate seats on 5-gallon pail rim
- Compatibility
- Cartridge / sausage / bulk capable
- Follower Plate
- Fits 5-gallon Green Glue pails; reloadable to minimize waste
- Use
- Comfortable for day-long, high-viscosity applications
Green Glue compound
- Size / Volume
- 5 gal (640 fl-oz / 18.9 L)
- Tube equivalent
- ≈ 22.9 × 28-oz tubes
- Coverage per bucket
- ~366 sq ft (~11.4 sheets) at the standard rate
- Application
- Follower plate + bulk-loading gun, random pattern, 2" perimeter uncoated
- Recommended rate
- 2 tubes-equivalent per 4'×8' drywall sheet
- Open time
- Hang second drywall layer within ~15 minutes of application
- Composition
- Viscoelastic, water-based, solvent-free, Low-VOC
- Use with
- Bulk Dispenser & Plate + Bulk Applicator Gun
How Bulk Dispenser & Plate compares
| Model | System | Capacity / Reload | Refill Source | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk Dispenser & Platethis | Dispenser + follower plate | 34 oz / seconds | 5-gallon pail — follower plate | Large rooms, multi-sheet runs |
| 28-oz Tube + Caulk Gun | Cartridge caulk gun | 28 oz / swap tube | Individual tubes | Small jobs, touch-ups |
| Bulk Applicator Gun (alone) | 34-oz applicator | 34 oz / follower plate | 5-gallon pail | Floor / wall seams, wide coverage |
Applicable Assemblies
See where the Bulk Dispenser & Plate fits — from budget baseline to studio-grade isolation.
Best — Green Glue Sandwich w/ Bulk Dispensing
5-gallon Green Glue loaded via Bulk Dispenser and applied at 2 tubes/sheet equivalent for full-coverage damping.
Better — Green Glue Sandwich (Manual Cartridge)
Standard 28-oz tubes applied one at a time — same acoustic result, slower on multi-room jobs.
Good — Single-Layer Drywall Only
No damping compound applied — baseline residential wall.
