Case Studies

A rotational moulding company producing LDPE tanks needed an effective way to repair blow holes in their polyethylene products. After consulting IPS Adhesives, they trialled SCIGRIP SG400LSE, a specialised adhesive for low surface energy plastics. Its successful application reduced waste, enhanced product quality, and achieved significant cost savings.

Process Instruments, a UK-based company specialising in water analyser instruments, required a material which could secure their PG13 threads and create waterproof seals in their sensors. IRS 2125 flexible epoxy adhesive was selected due to its strong bond strength, water resistance and straightforward application from convenient cartridges.

A wearable electronic device manufacturer required an adhesive which was capable of bonding cured silicone to polycarbonate, whilst producing an aesthetically pleasing, bloom-free bondline for its consumer fitness tracker.

Event lighting company, LucyNation, repairs fragile, glass projectionist oil wheels using Opti-tec 5001 optically clear epoxy.

The award-winning glass artist, Anthony Scala, uses Opti-tec 5013 optically clear, fast-curing, glass epoxy to effectively repair sculptures without sacrificing process speed.

A machining and component manufacturing application to bond metal parts efficiently with a minimal bond line on a production scale level.

UV adhesive and curing technology produced a strong bond between dissimilar substrates on a product that needed to withstand rough conditions.

Timing of production processes were reduced and the opportunity for better quality control measures were aided by Dymax See-Cure technology.

A UV adhesive and curing acrylic bonding application that required a quick, clear and clean finish to the bondline.

A custom design clock benefits from the use of UV adhesive and curing equipment for a transparent bond line finish.

British artist Carrie Reichardt relies on our structural adhesives to create a strong bond in her creative pieces.

Speaker coil assembly required a low viscosity adhesive with resistance to high temperatures and extended pot life.

J-TEQ EMS Solutions Ltd was looking for an automated and efficient process for applying liquid temporary solder mask to printed circuit boards (PCBs). After research into options, it turned to Intertronics for a Fisnar F4403N ADVANCE Benchtop Dispensing Robot, which provided an automated process, reduced waste and paid for itself within a year.

Apacor Ltd, a leader in in vitro medical diagnostics, required a way of scaling up their recently launched air sampling product. By integrating a preeflow eco-PEN and a Fisnar F4303N ADVANCE robot into their workflow, they achieved precise and repeatable droplet dispensing onto their glass substrate.

A leading German automotive manufacturer faced challenges dispensing a highly abrasive material using traditional piston pumps, leading to frequent and expensive valve replacements. Transitioning to a preeflow eco-Pen 600 volumetric dispenser enabled the manufacturer to meet dispensing throughput targets and substantially cut down on maintenance expenses.

Requiring a potting compound which could provide environmental protection to their high-powered outdoor LED lights, lighting manufacturer Venta Global selected IRS 3078 and a metering, mixing, and dispensing system to create a straightforward and repeatable process.

Bulk Tainer Logistics required a material which offered ATEX certification and high levels of environmental protection to pot their sophisticated smart monitoring device. By utilising a 2-K-DOS metering, mixing and dispensing system and a flame retardant compound Bulk Tainer Logistics was able to establish an easy, robust, and repeatable process.

By automating production processes and upgrading their dispensing technology to a microdispensing jetting valve, water analysis technologies manufacturer, Palintest, improved their accuracy, repeatability and more than doubled throughput.

Automotive and marine lighting manufacturer, Venta Global, needed a material that offered high levels of environmental protection as well as a method of automating their gasking process. Choosing to implement Wacker N2199 and a dispensing robot into their process, Venta Global significantly improved the performance and throughput of their lighting assemblies.

Seeking a way to automate a manual and time-consuming mixing, metering and dispensing process for their carbon monoxide detectors, DD-Scientific Ltd chose to pair a preeflow eco-DUO with a Fisnar ADVANCE robot for increased throughput and improved repeatability.

SebaKMT, part of the Megger Group, was the world’s first owner of a preeflow eco-DUO450. For nearly ten years, this metering, mixing and dispensing system has been reliably and accurately dispensing their Wacker SilGel 612 silicone gel potting compound onto the parts for the noise measurement instruments they manufacture.

The Advanced Textiles Research Group at Nottingham Trent University has been developing electronic textiles to add functionality to materials and garments. Part of the process involves encasing microchips within a polymer micro-pod in order to protect them from mechanical and chemical stresses during everyday use.

A leading UK aerospace company commissioned Astech Projects to build a bespoke Automated Masking System to mask complex areas of aircraft components in order to avoid precious metal coverage during the manufacturing process. Astech worked with Intertronics to incorporate precision volumetric dispensing, Dymax SpeedMask resin, and high intensity UV curing lamps.

Franklin Electric, a leading international manufacturer of water and fuel pumps, needed to optimise their dispensing processes to reduce the waste of UV curing material during the application process. A preeflow eco-PEN450 provided the precise dispensing they were after.

The automobile manufacturing industry places high demands on suppliers with regard to process reliability, quality and efficiency. To meet these challenges, a preeflow customer had to optimise his application of a two-part sealant to make a form-in-place (FIP) gasket through precision dispensing.

An automated sealant dispensing system provided consistent and reliable results in this wearable technology application.

By switching to an automated dispensing system, this electrical manufacturer reduced scrappage and therefore improved quality and yield of their product.

GJD Manufacturing switched to an automated method of dispensing silicone for sealing a plastic lens to aluminium housing. By doing this, they improved the throughput and quality of their white-light and infra-red LED illuminators for the security industry.

A medical application using volumetric dispensing equipment to ensure the high quality and efficient production of a life saving cannula valve.

The Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering at Sheffield University required a repeatable method of mixing nanoparticles into viscous materials to develop their innovative diagnostic glove. Selecting a THINKY mixer allowed them to simplify their mixing process and reliably track process parameters.

Seeking a way to homogeneously mix feedstock for their Lithography-based metal manufacturing (LMM) process, Pforzheim University chooses a THINKY ARM-310 mixer to effectively mix metal powder into a high viscosity, photosensitive polymer.

For a manufacturer of compound semiconductors, the process of hand mixing the multi-part resins in which to encapsulate them was causing an inconsistent, labour intensive final product. Seeking a more efficient method of mixing and degassing their compounds, the manufacturer in question choose to use the THINKY ARV-310.

A scientific research team required a non-contact mixing process to effectively mix carbon fibres into their unique radio wave absorbing wall coating for electromagnetically shielded rooms. In order to achieve a structurally integral, homogeneous mix, the team decided to utilise the THINKY ARE-250 mixer.

A team of material scientists at ETH Zurich University have been developing new materials for 3D printing which deliver additional functionality. To ensure that the source material mixes homogeneously with the fillers, they use the THINKY ARE-250 mixer.

The manufacture of electrodes is a crucial step in the production of lithium-ion batteries, especially the mixing and coating processes, which are involved. The Technical University of Munich uses a THINKY ARV-310 vacuum rotation/revolution mixer to produce visually homogeneous NMC inks with a solid content in excess of 65% weight in a few minutes.

An Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider’s original process included workers manually stirring solder paste to prepare it for use. After introducing the THINKY SR-500 to its process, they can now optimise solder paste from the refrigerator in minutes.

University Hospital Coventry chose a THINKY mixer to save time and improve the quality of their silicone mixing process to produce prosthetics.

Consistent high quality mixing and improved degassing of powders into resins advanced the process capabilities of a ceramic materials company.

A planetary mixing and degassing machine allows a high specification adhesive to be mixed homogeneously, improving simplicity and quality of production.

Plessey Semiconductors transitioned to a full production phase of their LEDs by using automated mixing and dispensing equipment.

A medical application using volumetric dispensing equipment to ensure the high quality and efficient production of a life saving cannula valve.

Rotech Systems and Encoders manufactures rotary encoders and vibration sensors for mining equipment. When Rotech’s potting compound went obsolete, the search for a replacement led to a collaboration with electronics materials supplier Intertronics that yielded process improvements, a reliable order schedule, and nearly tripled annual sales from 1,500 to 4,000 units.

CSignum turned to Intertronics to protect its EM-2 subsea communication device. By using IRS 3071 polyurethane potting compound, the company overcame structural challenges, accelerated certification, and launched an environmentally safe alternative to cabled or acoustic methods.

Requiring a potting compound which could provide environmental protection to their high-powered outdoor LED lights, lighting manufacturer Venta Global selected IRS 3078 and a metering, mixing, and dispensing system to create a straightforward and repeatable process.

Bulk Tainer Logistics required a material which offered ATEX certification and high levels of environmental protection to pot their sophisticated smart monitoring device. By utilising a 2-K-DOS metering, mixing and dispensing system and a flame retardant compound Bulk Tainer Logistics was able to establish an easy, robust, and repeatable process.

London-based start-up, SafetyNet Technologies, sought a potting material to protect their innovative ‘Pisces Deep’ fishing lights from 100 bar pressures at depths of 1000m. Utilising a combination of optically clear Opti-tec 4210 and opaque IRS 3071 allowed SNTech to achieve environmental protection without sacrificing light performance.

SebaKMT, part of the Megger Group, was the world’s first owner of a preeflow eco-DUO450. For nearly ten years, this metering, mixing and dispensing system has been reliably and accurately dispensing their Wacker SilGel 612 silicone gel potting compound onto the parts for the noise measurement instruments they manufacture.

The Advanced Textiles Research Group at Nottingham Trent University has been developing electronic textiles to add functionality to materials and garments. Part of the process involves encasing microchips within a polymer micro-pod in order to protect them from mechanical and chemical stresses during everyday use.

A UK manufacturer of outdoor signage and lighting products was seeking to encapsulate their LED strips to protect them from environmental damage, whilst maintaining a desirable aesthetic in the finished product. Wacker SilGel 612 fit the bill.

The development process of STOPFREEZE’s COMBI and KIT products required a method of protecting the IP67 weatherproof in-line thermostat with integral LED indicators from water ingress and physical damage in its outdoor situation.

Potting compound requiring good thermal conductivity and an extended pot life in a custom made colour.

A flame retardant polyurethane potting compound enabled the protection of electronics and a resistance to high impact shock and extreme conditions.

J-TEQ EMS Solutions Ltd was looking for an automated and efficient process for applying liquid temporary solder mask to printed circuit boards (PCBs). After research into options, it turned to Intertronics for a Fisnar F4403N ADVANCE Benchtop Dispensing Robot, which provided an automated process, reduced waste and paid for itself within a year.

Apacor Ltd, a leader in in vitro medical diagnostics, required a way of scaling up their recently launched air sampling product. By integrating a preeflow eco-PEN and a Fisnar F4303N ADVANCE robot into their workflow, they achieved precise and repeatable droplet dispensing onto their glass substrate.

Automotive and marine lighting manufacturer, Venta Global, needed a material that offered high levels of environmental protection as well as a method of automating their gasking process. Choosing to implement Wacker N2199 and a dispensing robot into their process, Venta Global significantly improved the performance and throughput of their lighting assemblies.

Seeking a way to automate a manual and time-consuming mixing, metering and dispensing process for their carbon monoxide detectors, DD-Scientific Ltd chose to pair a preeflow eco-DUO with a Fisnar ADVANCE robot for increased throughput and improved repeatability.

An automated sealant dispensing system provided consistent and reliable results in this wearable technology application.

By switching to an automated dispensing system, this electrical manufacturer reduced scrappage and therefore improved quality and yield of their product.

GJD Manufacturing switched to an automated method of dispensing silicone for sealing a plastic lens to aluminium housing. By doing this, they improved the throughput and quality of their white-light and infra-red LED illuminators for the security industry.

Integrating a benchtop dispensing robot into flow line assembly for electronics allowed for a continuous production process. This resulted in reduced wastage, increased quality and increased output.

Plessey Semiconductors transitioned to a full production phase of their LEDs by using automated mixing and dispensing equipment.

Automotive and marine lighting manufacturer, Venta Global, needed a material that offered high levels of environmental protection as well as a method of automating their gasking process. Choosing to implement Wacker N2199 and a dispensing robot into their process, Venta Global significantly improved the performance and throughput of their lighting assemblies.

An automated sealant dispensing system provided consistent and reliable results in this wearable technology application.

GJD Manufacturing switched to an automated method of dispensing silicone for sealing a plastic lens to aluminium housing. By doing this, they improved the throughput and quality of their white-light and infra-red LED illuminators for the security industry.

A leading tool solutions company for surface finishing required a way of safely and effectively marking low surface energy PTFE fabrics using continuous inkjet printing. To establish a reliable method of increasing the surface energy, it turned to the piezobrush® PZ3-i.

Wavecon LTD, a provider of subsea cable assemblies, required a method of pre-treating their difficult-to-bond substrates prior to encapsulation and overmoulding processes. Seeking a more efficient and consistent process than painting substrates with liquid primers, the manufacturer chose to use the piezobrush PZ3.

A significant challenge for Creabis GmbH, a 3D printing service provider, is the 3D printing of large and complex components, as normally 3D printers have maximum component dimensions of ~600mm. To make use of the advantages of 3D printing for larger components, they are printed as individual parts and then bonded together. Plasma surface treatment […]

Surface tension and the associated wettability of the material play an important role, especially in the areas of bonding and laminating, for Roding Automobile GmbH, a specialist in the development and production of lightweight CFRP structures for the automotive and aviation industries.

J-TEQ EMS Solutions Ltd was looking for an automated and efficient process for applying liquid temporary solder mask to printed circuit boards (PCBs). After research into options, it turned to Intertronics for a Fisnar F4403N ADVANCE Benchtop Dispensing Robot, which provided an automated process, reduced waste and paid for itself within a year.

MTU Aero Engines, a leading German manufacturer of military and civil aircraft engines, sought an efficient and repeatable alternative to manually applied masking tapes for their valuable components. By implementing Dymax Speedmask and automated dispensing equipment to the process, the team at MTU greatly increased throughput, reduced costly rejects, and achieved near zero tolerance levels.

A manufacturer of landing gear and actuation systems for the aerospace market was looking for efficiencies in their electroless nickel plating process. They wanted to automate the masking process and increase throughput, which they achieved with Dymax SpeedMask 7601 and a Dymax BlueWave 200 UV curing lamp.

A leading UK aerospace company commissioned Astech Projects to build a bespoke Automated Masking System to mask complex areas of aircraft components in order to avoid precious metal coverage during the manufacturing process. Astech worked with Intertronics to incorporate precision volumetric dispensing, Dymax SpeedMask resin, and high intensity UV curing lamps.

The Advanced Textiles Research Group at Nottingham Trent University has been developing electronic textiles to add functionality to materials and garments. Part of the process involves encasing microchips within a polymer micro-pod in order to protect them from mechanical and chemical stresses during everyday use.

A manufacturer of landing gear and actuation systems for the aerospace market was looking for efficiencies in their electroless nickel plating process. They wanted to automate the masking process and increase throughput, which they achieved with Dymax SpeedMask 7601 and a Dymax BlueWave 200 UV curing lamp.

A leading UK aerospace company commissioned Astech Projects to build a bespoke Automated Masking System to mask complex areas of aircraft components in order to avoid precious metal coverage during the manufacturing process. Astech worked with Intertronics to incorporate precision volumetric dispensing, Dymax SpeedMask resin, and high intensity UV curing lamps.

A machining and component manufacturing application to bond metal parts efficiently with a minimal bond line on a production scale level.

UV adhesive and curing technology produced a strong bond between dissimilar substrates on a product that needed to withstand rough conditions.

Timing of production processes were reduced and the opportunity for better quality control measures were aided by Dymax See-Cure technology.

A UV adhesive and curing acrylic bonding application that required a quick, clear and clean finish to the bondline.

A custom design clock benefits from the use of UV adhesive and curing equipment for a transparent bond line finish.