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adhesives

Jet dispensing of anaerobic adhesives and threadlockers

2 May 2013 adhesives

Non-contact, jet dispensing technology from Liquidyn is an process enabler; precision amounts of liquids like oils, adhesives, greases and coatings can be applied accurately and fast. Now, even challenging materials like anaerobic adhesives (threadlockers, thread sealants, retaining materials and flange sealants) can use this methodology. Non-contact dosing in this context means that the liquid drops are [...]

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Dispensing of adhesives containing microcapsules

8 April 2013 adhesives

We are delighted to see a full page from us in the latest FAST magazine - a mini-article about  the dispensing of adhesives containing microcapsules using the preeflow postive displacement pump. Please download and have a read!

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Strong, solvent-free plastic and glass bonding with UV

22 March 2013 adhesives

In our range of DYMAX UV curing plastic bonding adhesives, there’s a product to suit almost every application, whether it’s display case construction, automotive headlamp assembly, sign assembly, bonding PMMA awards or plastic packages. Some of our best-selling plastic bonders: DYMAX 3099 is a clear adhesive that offers resilience and provides bubble free bond lines for [...]

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High temperature resistant polyimide adhesives

25 February 2013 adhesives

The Polytec PT range of state-of-the-art polyimide adhesives provide excellent thermal resistance, superior to other typical organic adhesives. They are characterised as modified polyimide single component solvent containing adhesives and coatings which are applicable in the temperature range from 240°C to 500°C. These polyimides are available as electrically conductive, thermally conductive and electrically highly insulating [...]

Tagged as: adhesives, high temperature, polyimides, Polytec EC P-690, Polytec PT

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Tapered tips for greater adhesive dispensing accuracy

21 January 2013 adhesives

We have successfully addressed one of the factors affecting the accuracy of dispensing high viscosity fluids with standard parallel-sided dispensing needles. Standard stainless steel needles have a steep pressure restriction at the part of their cross-section where the needle joins the hub, which can lead to a higher pressure being needed to generate flow, or [...]

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Structural adhesives – physical properties of chemical types

7 January 2013 adhesives

I was struck by this graphic from Huntsman Advanced Materials, manufacturers of the iconic Araldite range of structural adhesives. Choosing the optimal product to evaluate for your application can involve thinking about many factors, including environmental resistance, substrates to be bonded, cure speed, etc. This chart clearly illustrates how the physical properties of strength and [...]

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