The Intertronics Blog
The most precise volumetric liquid dispenser now available
Designed specifically for small volume fluid or liquid dispensing applications, the eco-PEN XS 180 doses highly precise quantities of various materials in the nanolitre and microlitre ranges. The eco-PEN XS 180 is suitable for both line and dot dispensing, with bead widths starting from >0.1 mm, and an adjustable dispensing rate to suit the run […]
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adhere academy: how to prepare two-part cartridges for dispensing
Many adhesives, sealants, and potting materials are packaged in two-part side-by-side cartridges, which are convenient for material application on the production line or in the field. Cartridges don’t require you to measure out materials in the correct ratio, and by adding the manufacturer’s recommended static mixing nozzle, fully mixed and homogeneous material can be dispensed […]
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Structural adhesives selector guide now available
To help you find the right adhesive for your manufacturing application, we’ve launched a Structural Adhesive Selector Guide. The guide provides a full overview of five structural adhesive chemistries: methyl methacrylate (MMA), epoxy, polyurethane, UV curing, and cyanoacrylate. It covers 28 materials and their properties, curing considerations, compatibility considerations, and more. We have designed the […]
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What is the difference between an adhesive and a sealant?
Our customers often use adhesives and sealants in their products, in a wide variety of applications. They can be seen as quite similar materials, and indeed have overlapping uses. Some adhesives are also used as a sealant; some sealants are also used as an adhesive. We even sell products which are termed “adhesive sealants”. But […]
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Order online at intertronics.shop
For those who find it easier or preferable to order online, we have launched an online shop. Developed in response to customer feedback, intertronics.shop enables you to purchase a select range of our adhesives and consumables online. The online shop sits alongside our traditional consultative sales process — the full Intertronics range remains available by […]
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Happy New Year, supporting our local community
Welcome to 2024. We look forward to working with you this year. At this time of year, our thoughts turn to those less privileged than us. We like to donate to local, smaller charities where what we give can make an appreciable difference. This year, we have donated to High Sheriff Sally Scott’s charitable fund, […]
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15 Years of Learning – Kevin Brownsill
Our Learning and Development Manager, Kevin Brownsill, recently celebrated his 15-year milestone at Intertronics. Over the years, Kevin has seamlessly navigated various sales and technical roles, accumulating a staggering level of knowledge of our adhesives and equipment, including a worryingly encyclopaedic memory of part numbers. To mark his 15 years with the company, Kevin, who […]
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Video: form strong, durable bonds in minutes with SCIGRIP MMAs
We have a new video featuring our Head of Technical: Learning and Development, Kevin Brownsill. He talks about our new range of methyl methacrylate adhesives (MMAs) from SCIGRIP. Catch it here:
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Supporting our local foodbank this Christmas
With almost 90% of foodbanks operating nationwide experiencing increased demand last Christmas amid the cost-of-living crisis, the Intertronics team spurred into action with our annual collection. Throughout the month of December, we encouraged staff and visitors to donate food, toiletries, festive treats, and other vital supplies. Our very own Jimmy meticulously organized, packaged, and delivered […]
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Very low extractables medical device adhesive withstands cleaning and sterilisation
Dymax 1045-M medical device adhesive was specifically formulated for the assembly of glass pre-fillable syringes, pen injectors, auto injectors, wearable injectors, and single-use devices. This very low extractables adhesive provides strong bonds that withstand the harsh cleaning and sterilisation processes pre-filled syringes undergo. Dymax 1045-M is also optimised to cure with LED UV light, providing […]
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Accurate, repeatable mixers in scientific research
In the scientific community, particularly in universities, THINKY Mixers are becoming more prominent as a way to mix challenging liquids, pastes, and powders in research into nanotechnology, batteries, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and many more applications. A simple Google Patents search for “THINKY” demonstrates the huge number of technology and scientific breakthroughs that relied on the abilities […]
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How big a dispensing robot do I need?
Robots are good for productivity, and if you’ve come to the conclusion that you can achieve a good return on investment through a robot purchase, you may find yourself wondering where to start with robot selection. We wrote a quick list of things to consider in our post How to specify a dispensing robot. Having […]
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High temperature adhesive for metal bonding in automotive, rail and component manufacturing
SCIGRIP® SG800 High Temperature MMA Methyl Methacrylate Adhesive is a two component structural adhesive for bonding metals, as well as composites and plastics. Designed to withstand temperatures up to 150°C over prolonged periods, SCIGRIP SG800 is suitable for applications like under the bonnet engine bay component assembly and metal bonding prior to paint baking cycles. It displays good strength […]
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Fluorescence in adhesives and coatings
I saw a newsletter article which said that fluorescent animals are much more common than previously thought. Researchers who studied 125 mammal species, including cats, bats, polar bears and wombats (pictured), found that all of them showed some form of fluorescence, and that 86% had fur which actually glowed under UV light. This picture is […]
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Bonding specialist medical device plastics
Medical device manufacturers are increasingly turning to specialist plastics formulated to resist harsh chemicals and survive environmental end use conditions such as sterilisation. However, the properties that allow these materials to withstand such conditions can also make them difficult to bond with adhesives. Here Kevin Brownsill, our Head of Technical: Learning and Development, shares guidance […]
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LED UV adhesive evaluation kit for medical device assembly
The IUV101 Medical Kit contains everything a manufacturer needs to start working with UV curing adhesive technology for medical device bonding, including three widely used adhesives in 10 ml syringes, alongside the IUV101 LED UV Spot Lamp for Handheld UV Light Curing. This device has a powerful 2,000 mW/cm2 light intensity, which users can focus on […]
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Bringing Oxfordshire’s finest together
We have joined Oxfordshire-based business network, B4 as a PLATINUM Member. The move allows us to interface with senior business leaders in Oxfordshire, share expertise, advise on best practice, and discuss how to tackle the business challenges of the future. B4 actively connects the leading people from Oxfordshire-based business who value being part of a […]
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Intertronics becomes UK distributor of Scigrip MMA adhesives
We’ve partnered with SCIGRIP to distribute its methyl methacrylate adhesives (MMAs) in the UK. MMAs are fast curing, two-part structural adhesives that cure on mix at room temperature to form resilient bonds. They are ideal for structural bonding of metals, plastics, and composites in industries like marine, transportation, rail, automotive, and many others. MMA technology […]
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How will the new REACH diisocyanate regulations impact manufacturers using polyurethane adhesives?
Polyurethanes are polymers composed of organic units joined by urethane links. They are used to make rigid and flexible foams, and also used to make varnishes and coatings, adhesives, potting compounds, and fibres. Their most common application is in foams, which makes up around two thirds of all polyurethane use. Globally, 6% of polyurethane use […]
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Avoiding voids in aerospace potting applications
Formulators of potting materials for aerospace electronics applications are careful not to supply products with entrapped air. Consequently, entrapped air is usually a processing issue which can compromise thermal conductivity and heat dissipation, or the electrical insulation properties. Voids and delamination can also provide pathways for moisture and other contaminates, weaking the physical structure. If […]
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Preparation of advanced coatings on cathode materials using Thinky mixers
A shout out to Ed Harrison, a student at University of Birmingham. In the summer of 2022, the Faraday Undergraduate Summer Experience (FUSE) internship programme provided internships for undergraduate students to undertake paid eight-week placements with battery researchers from partner universities, and Ed was a part of this programme. His poster on Making and Testing […]
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Case study: protecting rugged, outdoor work lights from the elements
Venta Global is a tier one supplier of lighting solutions to vehicle and machinery manufacturers, offering a complete service from custom design to delivery. It has made significant investment into new technology for its UK production facility in Hampshire that deskills processes to enable consistent and reliable results, removes inconsistencies due to operator variance, and […]
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Award for Excellence ‘delivered’ to worthy colleagues
Big congratulations to James Heydon, Liam Rogerson, Joel Johnson and Grant Roche for picking up the Intertronics Award for Excellence at our recent bi-annual company meeting. Recognised for improving our packing and fulfilment process, the team made great strides in changing how we package, ship, and deliver your equipment and materials to your factory the very next […]
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Three worked examples of potting PCB assemblies
Potting is a common method to protect PCB assemblies, which involves filling an enclosure with a liquid material to protect the board and its electrical components. Depending on your application’s needs, there are a wide range of potting compounds available in a variety of formulations, including low density/lightweight, flame retardant, flexible, optically clear, and thermally […]
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Masking orthopaedic implants effectively
Approximately 200,000 people receive hip or knee replacements in England and Wales every year, and these are typically highly effective. Research from the University of Bristol found that eight out of ten knee implants and six out of ten hip replacements last up to 25 years. To ensure long term success, orthopaedic implants must be […]
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Point-One™ polyurethane adhesives do not require REACH training
The upcoming REACH training and certification requirements for users of diisocyanates are looming ever closer, impacting your use of many polyurethane adhesives in industrial applications. If you haven’t heard about this, read more here. Point-One Structural Polyurethane Adhesives are fast-curing two-part adhesives that form strong, durable bonds in as little as 10 minutes. They are […]
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adhere academy: adhesive and dispensing technology seminars for you
Having spent more than 30 years working with adhesives and protective materials in technology manufacturing, and with experience of thousands of applications, we have a wealth of knowledge to we want to share. In a bid to help grow your adhesives, dispensing, and curing technology knowledge, we are offering seminars which share our insights, helping […]
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Best cyanoacrylate adhesive for structural bonding
Cyanoacrylate adhesives (CAs) have not traditionally been seen as structural adhesives or “load-bearing” adhesives – in general, their lower performance in terms of moisture and operating temperature resistance will preclude them from many technology applications. But advances in chemistry are improving the functionality and so the versatility of CAs. If you’re seeking an adhesive for […]
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Case study: achieving reliable printing onto PTFE with plasma pre-treatment
Due to PTFE’s extremely low surface energy, it is difficult for materials to wet, and almost no materials or adhesives readily adhere to it. The commonly known brand name of PTFE-based composition is Teflon – yes, the non-stick stuff. However, plasma can be applied to alter the chemical groups on the surface, increase wettability and […]
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Dispensing robots: what’s the risk?
Robots: the opportunities… or the risks? The application of adhesives, potting compounds, encapsulants or other liquids, fluids or pastes, is something that can often be readily automated with a dispensing robot. Manufacturers that are still performing these processes manually may be concerned about the potential risks of transforming their processes with automation. On the other […]
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New legislation on the use of polyurethane adhesives and potting compounds
As of 24 August 2023, training is required for all professional and industrial users of polyurethane adhesives & sealant products with a total monomeric diisocyanate concentration of > 0.1%. New legislation on the use of polyurethane adhesives and potting compounds Following a review by the European Parliament, the REACH Restriction on aliphatic and aromatic diisocyanates (HDI, MDI, […]
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Busting 10 misconceptions about robotic dispensing
The benefits of robotics are compelling to many manufacturers: improved productivity, efficiency, output, quality, and flexibility. They can also improve health and safety for employees and job satisfaction. The International Federation of Robotics World Robot Report in 2021 found that the UK has a robot density of 101 robots per 10,000 employees, far below the […]
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Seminar: Improving Adhesion and Bond Quality with Plasma Surface Treatment
We’re delivering a free seminar at the upcoming Engineering Solutions Live show, held on the 23rd of March, entitled Improving Adhesion and Bond Quality with Plasma Surface Treatment. Cold plasma treatment can quickly activate and functionalise the surfaces of many difficult-to-bond substrates, including metals and plastics, whilst removing organic contaminants. This process improves the wetting […]
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adhere academy: can you see UV light?
UV or ultraviolet light is part of the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation, which also includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, X-rays, gamma rays – and of course, visible light. These different types of radiation are defined by their wavelengths or frequencies. Radio waves have the longest wavelengths, and gamma rays the shortest. By definition, what […]
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Moisture-resistant cyanoacrylate adhesive increases application potential
Cyanoacrylate adhesives (CAs) are often dismissed when it comes to applications with moisture exposure, let alone involve full submersion. That was until our partners, Born2Bond, developed a new single-part, “instant” adhesive specifically suited for environments with high humidity. Born2Bond Aquafast is a low odour, low bloom, medium-viscosity CA that offers excellent adhesion to a variety […]
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Kevin Brownsill promotes knowledge of adhesives technology to UK manufacturers
Kevin’s been at Intertronics for 15 years, having started in Sales and progressed into Sales and Technical management. Over this time, he’s developed a deep understanding of this specialised area, as well as built strong relationships with customers, and has taken responsibility for our Technology Centre. To help grow understanding of the selection and processing […]
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Engluesiasm – the cure for flatlining
Today we learned that the UK economy has escaped recession, albeit by the skin of its teeth, and… so far. I heard on the radio that the economy is “flatlining”, which has disturbing connotations if you are a cardiac surgeon, but just means here that the growth curve not going up or down. I visited […]
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Case study: potting a bespoke telematics system
Bulk Tainer Logistics provides bespoke transport services for the shipment of bulk liquid products globally, operating a fleet of 12,000 chemical, feed, and food grade tank containers. To optimise the performance of its fleet, the company wanted to fit its tanks with smart monitoring devices that tracked the movement of the tanks and the condition […]
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RFID tracking on surgical instruments
British surgeons are getting rather slapdash, according to The Knowledge. The number of “foreign objects” left inside patients after operations hit a record 291 in the year from 2021 to 2022, up from 156 two decades earlier. Swabs and gauzes are the most common items sewn up in patients, but scalpels and drill bits have […]
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Christmas greetings, holidays and our community
We wish you a Delightful Christmas, and a Healthy, Peaceful and Prosperous New Year. Thank you for working with us during 2022. We are closed at 5pm on Thursday December 22 2022, and reopen again at 9am Tuesday January 3 2023 Each year we try and support some charity, especially ones which have some resonances […]
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Putting food on local tables
It has become a Christmas tradition at Intertronics for us to collect donations for the North Oxfordshire Community Foodbank, a local source of support for people struggling to put food on their tables. Our team members came good with a cornucopia of larder staples and treats, and we also accepted kind donations from people visiting […]
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Achieving meaningful ROI with robotics
The benefits of robotics are compelling; improved productivity, efficiency, output, quality, and flexibility. In addition to their production benefits, they can also improve health and safety and job satisfaction for employees. However, the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) World Robot Report in 2021 found that the UK has a robot density of 101 robots per […]
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Best cyanoacrylate adhesive for wood, leather, cork or paper
Cyanoacrylate adhesives (CAs) contain an acidic inhibitor which prevents them from curing in the bottle, instead allowing the adhesive to cure upon exposure to low-level surface moisture or alkalinity (see our Adhesive Problem? What’s the Cure? download for more information). With acidic substrates, this cure mechanism can be compromised. If you are working with a […]
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Case study: SpeedMask – application time reduced from 4 hours to 14 minutes
The masking process at MTU Aero Engines, a leading German manufacturer of military and civil aircraft engines, used to involve tapes, silicone rings, masks and metal covers all manually fitted and applied by operators. So when production planner Thomas Kaltenecker discovered and implemented Dymax SpeedMask, a UV-curing temporary masking liquid, alongside an automated dispensing and […]
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Let’s get started by talking about your application
Let’s get started by talking about your application. This is a phrase you’ll see a lot around here, and it sums up our whole approach. We consider ourselves to be your adhesive-savvy team members, and we want to get stuck in to helping you create a product that you’re proud of, both in terms of […]
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Best cyanoacrylate adhesive for shallow potting, encapsulation and bridge bonding
In applications where the adhesive is at least partly exposed (not completely interfacial), Born2Bond LightLock is worth evaluating. It is a hybrid cyanoacrylate adhesive that reacts to UV light to cure, making it a solid choice for bondline squeeze-out, electronics encapsulation or shallow potting, and bridge bonding applications like wire tacking. LightLock doesn’t require activators […]
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UV curing intensity – check your distance
A fundamental element of achieving the correct dose of UV light is ensuring the intensity of your UV curing lamp is understood. UV curing intensity as noted on a lamp’s data sheet is typically measured from a particular distance, so if your lamp is not set up to the same distance as the data sheet […]
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We’re JOSCAR accredited
We are pleased to be accredited and on the JOSCAR supplier register, offering our customers in the aerospace, defence and security industries the confidence of knowing that we meet their high standards of supplier conformance. Using JOSCAR can determine if a supplier is “fit for business”. JOSCAR (Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Registrar) is a collaborative […]
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Best cyanoacrylate adhesive for moist environments
Cyanoacrylate adhesives typically perform poorly in high humidity or wet conditions, but there are exceptions to this rule. If your finished product will be exposed to a moist environment, we recommend trying Born2Bond Aquafast cyanoacrylate adhesive. It offers the standard benefits of cyanoacrylates – quick cure speed, adhesion to a broad variety of substrates, and […]
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Aiding first aiders, helping a colleague
When our colleague Darren‘s first aid course for volunteer rugby coaches found itself without a venue, Intertronics stepped in to provide space. We hosted a group of eight volunteer coaches, including Darren, from the Youth, Women, and Girls sections of the Gosford All Blacks Rugby Football Club. Gosford All Blacks are a local community club […]
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25 top tips for optimally dispensing your materials
If your process involves dispensing materials like adhesives, inks, coatings, sealants, lacquers, paint, lubricants, or anything similar, our 25 Top Tips for Dispensing is worth a read – a collection of handy tips covering many dispensing applications which can help you fine-tune what you’re doing for optimal results. Covering dispensing pressures to types of dispensing […]
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White Paper: Sustainability benefits of LED UV curing
LED UV curing lamps are swiftly gaining popularity as a replacement for mercury arc lamps. Their rise in use reflects their process benefits, such as instant on/off and consistent intensity for thousands of hours. In addition to these, there are environmental advantages at play, such as reduced energy consumption, decreasing a business’ carbon footprint, and […]
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Electronics Industry Awards – we are finalists
A bit of excitement around here as we have been listed as finalists in the Medical Product of the Year category at the 2022 Electronics Industry Awards. We have been recognised for releasing Dymax’ 2000-MW series of medical device materials – a range of medical wearable adhesives and encapsulants which help adapt wearables devices to […]
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Best cyanoacrylate adhesive for gap filling
Cyanoacrylate adhesives (CAs) are renown for being thin, watery liquids. That is their nature. This doesn’t help when your bondline is wider than ideal, or varies into larger gaps. In these cases, you will want a CA which has an unusually higher, thicker viscosity – and these do exist. CAs are now available in a […]
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New plasma surface treatment module attachments expand applications
The most hard-to-bond substrates and awkward areas are now treatable with low temperature, plasma surface treatment. Two new modules, released by Relyon Plasma for their popular PiezoBrush PZ3 and PiezoBrush PZ3-i plasma systems, expand the applications which can benefit from activating, functionalising, and cleaning to increase wetting and improve adhesion. Needle Nozzle Cleaning and […]
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Best cyanoacrylate adhesive for medical device assembly
For a medical device assembly adhesive which also provides the benefits of cyanoacrylate adhesive technology (e.g. single part, fast cure), we recommend you look at Born2Bond Light Lock. Light Lock passes ISO 10993 testing and is also a UV hybrid cyanoacrylate. The UV light curing aspect of Light Lock is useful for a bondline which […]
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Case study: improving overmoulding adhesion with plasma treatment
Founded in 2020, Wavecon specialises in cable solutions for subsea assemblies, offering a range of options from the supply of replacement cable harnesses and wired assemblies, through to fully designed and manufactured bespoke assemblies for specific applications. From the outset, the company decided to build an end-to-end manufacturing process, using high quality equipment, machinery and […]
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White Paper: Adhesive considerations at the design stage
When it comes to the design and development of new products, and choosing an adhesive to bond them together, an adhesive supplier often finds themselves as the last port of call. This approach can leave you in a position where your list of requirements severely limits the adhesives suitable for your application. Bondline design, substrate […]
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Best cyanoacrylate adhesive for high temperatures
The majority of cyanoacrylate adhesives (CAs) have an operating temperature range up to 80ºC. If your application needs more temperature resistance, and you like the other advantages that CAs can offer, then adhere ADH9105 and adhere ADH9480 rubber-toughened cyanoacrylate adhesives both offer temperature resistance up to 125ºC, making them our most temperature-resistant CAs. Coming in […]
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Article: New applications for light curable adhesives in medtech
The latest issue of Med-Tech Innovation News is out, and we are delighted to have an article published in it. Seeing the light: New applications for light curable adhesives in medtech discusses some of the latest formulations of UV curing adhesives used for assembling wearable medical devices, as well as some ideas on adhesives which […]
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Dispelling 10 popular myths about cyanoacrylate adhesives
Cyanoacrylate adhesives (CAs) — also known as “superglue” or instant adhesives — are a popular adhesive choice for many applications, both industrially and domestically. Curing at room temperature in seconds, they provide excellent bond strength on a wide range of similar and dissimilar substrates including metals, plastics, elastomers, ceramics, and porous materials. Achieving these throughput […]
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Dispensing automation: an ROI story
“I am the Managing Director of an electronics CEM. We are making 1,000 potted electronics assemblies per week, regularly 200 per day. This is done manually by experienced operators. Pat is my best operator, she’s been with me the longest time. Some weeks, about 2.5% of these are rejected after potting. Each one costs £50, […]
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Improved metal bonding performance with Born2Bond Ultra CA
Our partners at Born2Bond have been busy improving the functionality and sustainability of their cyanoacrylate adhesives (CAs). As a result, Born2BondTM Ultra, the fastest-bonding MECA-based CA, now has “significantly improved” performance when used to bond metal substrates such as grit-blasted mild steel (GBMS) and aluminium. The metal bonding improvements can be seen across all viscosities […]
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Case study: improving mixing accuracy and repeatability for 3D printed bioelectronics research
To improve the way recovery from injury and the progression of neurological/musculoskeletal conditions are monitored, the Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering (ACSE) team at the University of Sheffield is developing a diagnostic glove that includes several flexible bioelectronic sensors. The sensors are formed from elastomers mixed with various conductive nano or micro particle […]
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Getting started with UV curing is easier than you think
Attaining the near instant, ‘on demand’ bonding performance of UV adhesives and curing is now even easier with our IUV101 Starter Kit. Incorporating our popular IUV101 handheld LED UV spot curing lamp and three compatible multi-purpose LED UV curing adhesives in 10g syringes, you’ll be able to tackle a multitude of bonding projects as soon […]
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Partnerships – an illustration
Do you know who this couple is? For years I have been using this picture to illustrate one of our presentations. It gets used all the time, and is shown in job interviews, to new colleagues, prospective suppliers, clients, customers, and anyone else we introduce the company to. The slide comes up when I talk […]
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Charity rugby session converts local school pupils to sport – Darren’s story
Being a fan of rugby for as long as I can remember, when the opportunity arose four years ago to coach the under 7’s team at my local rugby club, the Gosford All Blacks, I thought I’d give it ago. Since then, I’ve gone on to lead their schools and communities outreach programme which aims […]
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Case study: jet dispensing doubles productivity of water testing kits
To improve the accuracy, repeatability, and manufacturing speed of their key product line Kemio™, a water testing system utilising patented single-use sensor technology, Palintest came to us. Using electrochemical sensors, the product tests the concentration of chlorine, chlorine dioxide, chlorite or peracetic acid in samples, giving a clear pass or fail mark in 60 seconds. Initially […]
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Getting charged up about our electric cars, and yours!
We’re always finding new ways to minimise our environmental impact as a company, from biodegradable packaging, to paperless transactions, to eliminating single-use cups from our water coolers. Our company fleet has been steadily modernising to electric vehicles. To support this, and to encourage employees who may be considering the purchase of their own electric car, […]
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Plasma surface treatment – simple to automate
Providing you with an easy and affordable way to automate plasma surface treatment, the Relyon Plasma PiezoBrush PZ3-i allows simple integration into semi-automated or automated production lines whilst giving you full control over all process variables ─ positioning, power, time, and input gas pressure ─ for a repeatable, controllable, and recordable process. The PiezoBrush PZ3-i is […]
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We are engluesiastic!
We are engluesiastic! I don’t have a written, precise definition for what that means, but I know it when I see it. It is often demonstrated by commitment to and promotion of our values. Here is a great example, a recent quote from a customer about our Strategic Accounts Manager, Paul Whitehead: “Intertronics were […]
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Matt the Builder, Can He Fix It?
A perk of working at Intertronics is a paid day off each year to volunteer for a good cause. As a man who likes to get stuck in to practical, hands-on work, Matt Baseley used his volunteer day this year to get lots of odd jobs accomplished at his children’s nursery. The nursery is a […]
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Stories from our customers – a case history collection
“The ability to mask complex shapes in one application and cure quickly on demand has reduced work in progress, improved quality and increased throughput.” “We have managed to increase production four-fold and enjoyed faster manufacturing time, reduced labour costs, and a consistently high-quality result with no defects or wasted material.” “It has allowed us to […]
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Industry-first adhesives for skin contact wearables
The Dymax 2000-MW series is a range of medical wearable adhesives and encapsulants which help adapt your wearables devices to industry trends and customer requirements. These materials are the first biocompatible, light-curable adhesive product line to be specifically formulated without common skin irritants and materials of concern for medical wearable and electronics applications. All adhesives […]
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How do you dispense thermal adhesives and pastes?
Thermally conductive materials are often used to enhance the dissipation of heat from an electronic device. They are used to fill the gaps between two or more elements, such as a microprocessor and heat sink, or a battery cell and its casing in electric vehicles. As well as aiding the transfer of heat, some thermally […]
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Flood your components with high intensity LED UV light
To help you boost production speed, consistency, and reliability with LED UV curing, we’ve introduced the Dymax BlueWave® FX-1250 LED UV Curing Flood Lamp. The lamp can cure LED matched UV curable adhesives, coatings, and inks in seconds with high uniformity, high irradiance UV light. The combination of great uniformity, high intensity, and large curing […]
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Atlantic Escapade
We are very clear in our belief that contributing to our community helps to provide meaning and significance to our business, and we are always looking for and happy to hear about opportunities to do just this. As we are pretty far from the ocean, what we didn’t expect to be able to help with […]
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Adhesive for electric vehicle battery potting and bonding
Dymax Ultra Light-Weld® 9501-F is a UV/Visible light-curing adhesive optimized for LED curing at 385nm designed for electric vehicle battery potting and bonding. This material provides a highly reliable bond for cylindrical cells to the base of the battery pack. This colourless adhesive contains no nonreactive solvents and will fluoresce blue upon exposure to low […]
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White Paper: Designing in light curing adhesives – a holistic approach to adhesives in medical device assembly
UV curable adhesives grant significant manufacturing productivity benefits, curing in seconds, “on-demand” when exposed to UV light. With grades certified to ISO 10993 and USP Class VI stands available, they are also well-matched to the manufacture of medical devices. To fully realise the potential that this adhesive technology can bring, it is necessary to take […]
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Get hands-on with trials and demos for adhesives and equipment
For years, we have helped our customers develop their production through evaluation and specification of new assembly materials and equipment at our Technology Centre, located in Kidlington, Oxfordshire. Filled to the brim with mixing, surface treatment, dispensing, robots and curing equipment, along with a warehouse full of materials, our Centre allows us to help you […]
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Remote control of preeflow dispensing programmes
For automated or semi-automated applications involving preeflow’s range of precision volumetric dosing valves, which require the use of several different pre-programmed flow rates or shot sizes (or both), the preeflow eco-REMOTE can be used. The eco-REMOTE is an interface between the preeflow eco-CONTROL control system and an external controller (e.g. a PLC). It allows the activation of […]
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adhere academy: what does hygroscopic mean?
Hygroscopic materials attract and absorb humidity from the air. An example is the way granulated sugar gets lumpy in the sugar bowl or salt clumps in the salt shaker blocking the holes when in humid environments like a steamy kitchen. Lots of materials are hygroscopic, including paper, isopropyl alcohol (IPA), and plastics like ABS. Nylon […]
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Adhesive selection: A race against the clock?
There are a few considerations when specifying an adhesive for your application, such as how well it bonds your substrates and if it can meet the functional needs of your application. One other important piece of the puzzle are the time-based factors which dictate how materials can be processed. Our technical white paper Adhesive selection: a race against the clock? walks you through the various time-sensitive factors at […]
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Case study: epoxy mixed by THINKY headed to the Moon
It’s been 50 years since the USA softly landed a spacecraft on the Moon’s surface. Something Intuitive Machines, based in Texas, is looking to change. When sending expensive, often delicate, machinery and equipment into the depths of space, achieving the most reliable bonds between components is mission critical. For this very reason, Arnab Roy, Production […]
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Case study: a clear potting process for a sustainable fishing device
To aid the rapid development of a new deep-sea fishing device, sustainable fishing start-up SafetyNet Technologies (SNTech) reached out to us. In a close collaboration, SNTech specified two materials, Opti-tec™ 4210 and IRS 3071, and developed a reliable assembly process. The new device, Pisces Deep, has since passed pressure tests at 100 bar and is […]
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Meet the Intertronics team!
Our team has been providing technical support, advice, and expertise since Intertronics began, some 40 years ago. We have been diligent in quickly answering your questions about prices, delivery, process enhancement, health and safety, and the upkeep of equipment you have bought from us years ago. During that time, you may have met some of […]
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Supporting our local food bank, Christmas 2021
2.5 million. That’s the staggering number of food parcels handed out in the 12 months to April 2021 by the UK’s largest food bank charity. With a record number of households set to utilise these vital services over the festive break, the team at Intertronics are keen to play our part in supporting our local […]
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Christmas Greetings, Holidays, and Charities
We wish you a Delightful Christmas, and a Healthy, Peaceful and Prosperous New Year. Thank you for working with us during the continuing challenge that was 2021. We are closed at 5pm on Thursday December 23 2021, and reopen again at 9am Monday January 4 2022 Each year at Christmas, we support charities which have […]
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Autoclave resistant medical device adhesive
Dymax MD® 1040-M is a new, versatile autoclave resistant medical device adhesive, coating, and encapsulant. Resistant to numerous cycles of sterilisation, Dymax 1040-M is suitable for consideration in a range of medical devices and surgical tools. This light curable material cures in seconds on exposure to UV light, and contains no solvents, to deliver a […]
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Sustainability – little steps
We have changed our packing tape to a paper-based version. We used to use plastic. We finally found something that’s paper-based and effective in protecting and packing your goods for shipment. We already use 100% recycled cardboard boxes and biodegradable infill. It’s a small thing, in the big scheme of things. But it adds up. […]
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Dispensing needles and consumables at your fingertips
Honing in on your optimal dispensing process often comes down to a degree of trial and error – even experienced operators sometimes choose the wrong tip at first. Material rheology and dispensing behaviour can be surprising. To help you evaluate and establish your dispensing process, we have released the DCK800X dispensing component kit. Containing over […]
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Protect your electronics in seconds with UV light and rapid moisture cure encapsulants
Dymax UV cure electronics encapsulants with secondary moisture cure resolve the challenge of encapsulating chip and component geometries which have shadowed areas under component bodies or leads. The bulk of the material cures in seconds with light, while the balance cures with ambient moisture. Light-curable formulations are becoming increasingly popular due to their significant benefits […]
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Case study: silicone gasket robotically applied lets lighting manufacturer shine
Providing light where there was once darkness, lighting assemblies have been a staple in modern vehicle manufacture for decades. For many manufacturers, the search for brighter, better-performing systems has led them away from traditional bulbs and lamps towards more complex arrays of LED emitters, with lifespans in the 1000’s of hours. Keeping these assemblies protected […]
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Sealing the Deal – liquid gaskets
We were thrilled to open this month’s issue of Eureka magazine to find our article about liquid gaskets on page 27. Our colleague Matthew Baseley did a great job on this. You can read about the considerations of moving to this technology, away from solid preformed or stamped gaskets, including a discussion about return on […]
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Shock exclusive “superglue” exposé in The Sun newspaper!
We fell upon on this article in The Sun today: Idiot Insulate Britain eco-mob using harmful superglue that’s TOXIC to environment to plaster themselves to roads. We are not habitual readers of this newspaper; perhaps this article is a good example why, as it is hyperbolic, hysterical, inaccurate and badly written. It does inspire us […]
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Case study: increasing product design opportunities with Born2Bond Ultra HV CA
As consumers increasingly prefer smaller, more portable, wearable electronic devices, assembling the intricate components can prove challenging. This challenge is further compounded when considering skin contact material requirements and the bonding issues these materials can pose. Fortunately for a wearable electronic device manufacturer, our Born2Bond™ Ultra HV was able to address their bonding challenges while increasing their […]
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Low outgassing conformal coating meets ASTM E595 & MIL-STD 883
Dymax 9771 Dual-Cure Light and Moisture-Cure Conformal Coating is now available. This low outgassing material is the first conformal coating that meets ASTM E595 and MIL-STD 883 and is therefore suitable for the aerospace and defence markets in applications including missile, satellite, and space critical printed circuit board assemblies. This coating has UL 94 V-0 […]
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Take the guesswork out of your THINKY mixing process development
Turning your THINKY planetary mixing machine up to 11 for a long period of time may mix most materials homogeneously, but for other, heat sensitive components, it could do more harm than good. To enhance your process understanding and help keep those mixing speeds optimal, our partner, mixing and degassing machine manufacturer THINKY, has created […]
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Case study: improving sealing quality while maximising productivity in gas sensor manufacture
When gas sensor manufacturer DD-Scientific wanted to improve the accuracy, repeatability, and productivity of an epoxy sealing process, they asked us. DD-Scientific now benefits from robot-mounted preeflow® eco-DUO precision metering, mixing and dispensing systems, which save the company 23 days of staff time per year, while maintaining the high-quality the company’s products demand. DD-Scientific’s sensors […]
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Achieving a fast, repeatable mixing process without air bubbles
Transforming multiple parts of liquids, pastes and powders into homogeneous, ready-to-use materials which are air and bubble free – that’s what our THINKY planetary mixers do. Our newly released Technical Bulletin Achieving a fast, repeatable mixing process without air bubbles summarises the capabilities of these machines: Planetary mixing Degassing Mixing under vacuum Which capabilities you […]
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Designing-In Light Curing Adhesives for Medical Device Assembly
Will you be at the Med-Tech Innovation Expo this year? The show, which runs from 28-29 September 2021 at the NEC in Birmingham, will feature a short seminar from our Managing Director, Peter Swanson. Designing-in Light Curing Adhesives for Medical Device Assembly will present an overview of UV and visible light curing adhesives and what […]
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White Paper: Nailing your UV curing adhesive process
Process speed and simplicity are just two of the many productivity benefits that light curing adhesives and coatings bring to the table. If this is a new process for you, or you are setting up production on a new product, then you will want to figure out how to get it working reliably and repeatably. […]
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New product: PU potting compound in cartridges
IRS 3078 Polyurethane Potting Compound is a semi-rigid, room temperature curing and electrically insulating black polyurethane potting compound. The material, which is low viscosity, semi-thixotropic and flowable, is available in convenient side-by-side double syringe cartridges. This packaging suits customers with smaller volume or occasional production needs. It offers high adhesion, good electrical insulation properties and […]
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Achieving return on investment (ROI) with a mixing process
When mixing liquids, pastes and powders during an industrial process, you may identify issues that lead you to consider alternative methods. Common areas for improvement include variance due to a manual process, difficulty validating the process, or a high defect rate. You may also have productivity reasons to change your mixing processes, such as to […]
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Case study: putting electronics into an archery arrow with novel CAs
Application In today’s technologically-advanced world, consumers want products that are better, smarter and more intuitive to their needs. For brand owners and manufacturers, this means continuing to push the boundaries on innovative, increasingly-smaller devices that can give consumers new product options unlike anything they’ve seen before. The miniaturisation of devices can pose assembly and bonding challenges, […]
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New product: toughened epoxy adhesive
We have introduced IRS 2128 Toughened Epoxy Adhesive. This structural adhesive is a high-performance black resin system that offers good chemical resistance and excellent adhesion to a wide variety of substrates. Compared with many other epoxies, it offers vibration resistance and can bond dissimilar substrates more effectively. A two-part system with a simple 1:2 mix […]
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Very low shrinkage optical adhesive
We have introduced Dymax Low Shrink™ OP-81-LS UV adhesive, which offers very low volumetric shrinkage. Designed for optical assembly applications that require precise alignment, the material cures in seconds on exposure to UV/visible light. It is single-part, solvent free and can bond dissimilar substrates — it is recommended for materials including polycarbonate, glass, acrylic, metal, […]
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White Paper: Moving to UV LED curing, the 365nm myth – a dance between physics and chemistry
Our latest White Paper, entitled Moving to UV LED Curing, the 365nm Myth – A Dance between Physics and Chemistry, discussed the assumptions around using UV LEDs to cure adhesives, coatings, sealants, encapsulants and temporary masking materials. Despite some hints on product data sheets, 365nm may very well not be the best wavelength to pick […]
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Article: plasma aids dental bonding
Eureka is a very highly regarded engineering magazine, so we were excited to see a two-page spread in the latest issue given over to our article Plasma Aids Dental Bonding. See page 32 to read how cold atmospheric plasma technology delivers benefits in dental labs. It features the PiezoBrush PZ3, the world’s smallest, highly effective […]
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adhere academy: what is viscosity?
Viscosity is the resistance of a fluid to flow. This means that different fluids with different viscosities will flow at different rates under the same force. The higher a viscosity a fluid has, the harder you have to push it to move it. We call a higher viscosity fluid more viscous. You can see why […]
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Our company volunteering scheme – Rachel’s story
For her volunteering day this year, our Marketing Manager, Rachel Chancellor, spent the day at the Thames Street Living Room baking festive biscuits with visitors. The Thames Street Living Room is located in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, and is open on Mondays for anyone who would like to socialise with other members of the community. It opened […]
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Insights from Billie Jean
Picture credit Getty Images/Dennis Oulds This weekend, I listened to the recent Desert Island Discs episode featuring the tennis champion Billie Jean King. Not only did Billie Jean King win 39 Grand Slam tennis titles (12 in singles, 16 in women’s doubles, and 11 in mixed doubles), but also has been and remains a powerful […]
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How to specify a dispensing robot
The application of adhesives, potting compounds or encapsulants, sealants, FIP gaskets, temporary masking or lubricants (or other liquids, fluids or pastes – in summary, “a material”) is something which is readily automated with a dispensing robot. If you are doing this manually now, then you could be missing out on productivity benefits, including consistency, speed […]
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Linseed oil paint – fast drying with UV light
Linseed oil is a “drying oil”; the oil hardens through a chemical reaction in which the components crosslink, and hence polymerise into a solid form. The addition of pigments to the oil makes paint, and this technique has been used since the Middle Ages, even in fine art. Today, linseed oil paints are used for a variety […]
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How to degas a syringe using a THINKY ARE-250 mixing and degassing machine
How to degas a syringe using a THINKY mixing and degassing machine is a visual guide to removing air from syringe packaged materials. Suitable for degassing materials from low to high viscosity the THINKY ARE-250 can also uniformly mix your compound, epoxy, adhesive, silicone, paste, powder or other material before being decanted into syringes and degassed ready […]
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Case study: adhesive alternative to welding for bonding polycarbonate
The Problem A world leader in electrical explosion protection and sensor technology, was looking for an alternative to laser welding for an application that requires sealing two polycarbonate parts in their photoelectric sensors. The customer was bonding polycarbonate clear covers to a polycarbonate PCB enclosure by laser welding. However, they were unsatisfied with the results, as […]
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How to get started with your THINKY ARE-250 mixing and degassing machine
The latest addition to our YouTube channel features an explanation of just how quick and easy it is to get going with a THINKY mixing and degassing machine. THINKY Mixers are industrial non-contact “planetary” mixers for all engineering compounds. They mix, disperse and degas your materials in seconds to minutes, in a sealed or lid-less […]
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FAST Exhibition – time to register!
Just six weeks to go until the FAST Exhibition comes to the Imperial War Museum, Duxford on 21st September 2017. For those of you who have attended the FAST exhibition in recent years, you’ll know Intertronics are a regular for both exhibiting and presenting at the show. In the upcoming FAST Exhibition, our MD Peter Swanson […]
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Is the productivity puzzle as difficult as a Rubik’s Cube?
Economic productivity fell in the first three months of this year, the first decline since late 2015, according the Office for National Statistics (ONS) today. The figures suggest a continuation of the “productivity puzzle”, the ONS said. The puzzle refers to the flatlining of productivity since 2010, which is unprecedented in the post-war era and is […]
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We receive an Appreciation Award from key partner, Thinky
At the recent Thinky European sales meeting in Oxford, we absolutely delighted to be presented with this Appreciation Award. It reads: We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to you for being actively engaged in the sales activity and making great contributions to the sales of our products over the years. We hereby present […]
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How to set up a pressure pot for dispensing
We have added a “how to” video to our YouTube channel. Setting Up a Pressure Pot for Dispensing is a short visual guide for preparing a pressure reservoir for dispensing materials such as adhesives, paints, lacquers, solvents, inks, coatings, oils and many other low to medium viscosity liquids from a pail or bottle. How to set […]
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Intertronics welcomes Kidlington work experience students
Student Roy with James from our Customer Service Support Last week we welcomed two local students for the week as part of the Gosford Hill School work experience programme. The two students, currently studying for their GCSE’s, got stuck in to everyday life here at our offices in Kidlington, with Roy keen to understand some […]
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UV radiometer aids process control in broad spectrum or LED-based UV curing
The Dymax ACCU-CAL™ 160 Radiometer is an essential tool for users of UV curing processes, where both validating and subsequent monitoring of the lamp output is vital to consistent production quality. It is designed to be used with both benchtop flood curing lamps and conveyorised systems, and comes in two versions for either broad spectrum […]
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Side-by-side syringe cartridges – dispensing two part adhesives
Some of the two-part adhesives, sealants and other materials we supply are packaged in side-by-side syringe cartridges. In this packaging, the materials are already pre-measured in the correct ratio, saving time and material handling. The correct amounts of material are fed into a static mixing nozzle, which ensures thorough mixing whilst no air is introduced. The entire cartridge does […]
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Precision metering, mixing & dispensing facilitates miniaturisation
Trends in miniaturisation call for smaller, more precise and ever more repeatable metering, mixing & dispensing units for two-part materials. The preeflow® eco-duo330 sets new standards in micro-dosing for two component systems by providing dosages as small as 0.2 to 32ml/min with precisely mixed material, complete repeatability and exceptional control. This is expected to be of particular value […]
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A Christmas Greeting from the INTERTRONICS Team
Thank you for working with us in 2016. We will close for the Christmas break at 12pm on Friday 23rd December and reopen at 9am on Tuesday 3rd January. This Christmas we are not sending out printed Christmas cards. Instead, we have donated to the Sobell House Hospice at Churchill Hospital, Oxford. Sobell House provides specialist […]
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INTERTRONICS named Owler "Hot in Oxfordshire 2016" winner!
We are pleased to announce that we have been named a winner of the 2016 Hot in Oxfordshire Award by the crowd-sourced competitive intelligence platform Owler. Recipients are chosen based on several different metrics, including number of followers, insights collected from the community, social media followers, and blog posts over the past year. From these metrics, we have been […]
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Video: Dymax SpeedMask – temporary masking resins with fast curing, easy removal
We offer a range of temporary masking resins that provide reliable and cost effective protection for critical surfaces and cavities during finishing operations. Dymax SpeedMasks cure in seconds upon exposure to UV/visible light and replace traditional masking materials such as tapes, lacquers, waxes, boots and caps. SpeedMask resins are easily applied, and are available in […]
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QuantX™ dispensing components compete with other leading brands
QuantX™ – the latest generation of dispensing components, designed and manufactured to compete – and be compatible – with other leading brands. We offer next day delivery and economical purchase price for engineers and buyers. The QuantX range has been developed by our partner Fisnar in response to market demands for a premium, compatible product, […]
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BlueWave MX-150 high energy UV LED Spot Curing Lamp for superfast cures
The new Dymax BlueWave® MX-150™ LED UV Spot Curing Lamp offers the speed, consistency, reliability and long service life associated with LED UV curing. The modular unit has a separate, compact light emitter, suitable for benchtop use but small enough to be readily integrated into robotic or other fully automated systems. The BlueWave MX-150 UV LED Spot […]
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Video: Fluid and liquid dispensing machine, fully digital, fully featured
Our digital benchtop fluid dispensers handle a wide range of tasks from depositing microdots to lines to small volume potting and filling. The Fisnar DC100 Precision Dispensing Controller & Automatic Liquid Dispenser provides control in the application of virtually any fluid. Latest features including ample program storage, programmable alarms and I/O integration help to improve […]
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Video: Light curing adhesives improve productivity for technology businesses
Light curing adhesives offer many design and manufacturing benefits spanning a wide range of industrial applications. These adhesives cure in seconds, forming high-strength, environmentally resistant bonds whilst maximising productivity. General and specific formulations are available for bonding plastics, metal, glass and other substrates. These adhesives can be applied by hand, or by semi or fully automated […]
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Video: Fisnar F5200N gantry dispensing robot automates dispensing & dosing
Low cost dispensing robots provide versatility , precision productivity in the automation of dispensing operations. The Fisnar F5200N.1 is a compact and economical gantry robot which enables unlimited work height and provides open access. It can form dots, lines, arcs and circles, and has a capacity of 100 programs, each with up to 4000 points. […]
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Video: F4200N Dispensing Robot increases productivity
We offer a small-footprint benchtop robot that enables cost-effective automation of any dispensing operation. The Fisnar F4200N robot features a true three-axis design, and can be interfaced with any of our dispensing equipment. This makes it ideal for form-in-place gaskets, adhesives, coatings, potting, filling and shielding in the lab or on the line. Programming is straightforward, […]
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Video: accurate, positive displacement dispensing and dosing
The preeflow eco-PEN dispenses and doses with accuracy and repeatability whilst optimising material usage. It can dose or dispense any liquid, from free-flowing solvents to heavily filled conductive adhesives, in volumes as small as 0.001ml. Its positive displacement pump technology enables precision volumetric fluid control without stress to the material. The eco-PEN is suited to semi […]
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Video: Opti-tec 4200 clear polyurethane resin for potting & encapsulating
Opti-tec 4200 is an optically clear potting compound suitable for encapsulating LEDs and other electronic components. Opti-tec 4200 is a clear polyurethane resin for applications including lighting, illumination or when the electronics needs to be visible. It features excellent non-yellowing colour stability owing to UV resistant base materials and stabilisers. In double syringe or twinpack sachets, the […]
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Seminar: Enhancing Productivity with Light Curing Adhesives
On Thursday (21 April) this week, the FAST Exhibition opens its doors at The Concorde Conference Centre in Manchester. The FAST Exhibition has been created to provide you with a single location to meet fastening experts and discover the answers to your design problems. We are giving a seminar entitled Enhancing Productivity with Light Curing Adhesives and […]
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High precision volumetric spray dispensing system
preeflow® eco-SPRAY technology brings exceptional levels of accuracy, repeatability and precise edge definition to micro-spray dispensing tasks. The combination of the preeflow positive displacement volumetric pump and a low-flow spray chamber guarantees high performance spraying of low to high viscosity fluids. This volumetric spray dispensing system provides a superior level of process reliability because viscosity variations in […]
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A Christmas Greeting from the INTERTRONICS Team
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thank you for working with us in 2015. We wish you a peaceful Christmas and a prosperous New Year. We will close for the Christmas break at 12pm on Thursday 24th December and reopen at 9am on Monday 4th January. This Christmas we are not sending out printed Christmas cards. […]
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New introductory guide for time/pressure dispensing
Our new An Introduction to Time/Pressure Dispensing guide is a clear, simple overview for engineers needing to quickly understand this area of dispensing, or to use as a training aid for operators and new colleagues. Time/pressure dispensing lets you apply a wide range of liquid or paste materials by using a dispensing controller to apply […]
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Positive displacement dispensing valve with disposable fluid path
The IDMVG DV5005DFS Positive Displacement Auger Valve solves some of the problems associated with the dispensing of medium-to-high viscosity materials, especially those which have short working lives or difficult rheology. It features a positive displacement auger mechanism in a short, disposable fluid path which minimises cleaning and maintenance. The DFS is an accurate, repeatable dispensing valve […]
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Investment in Technology Centre for customers
We have always been keen to invite customers and prospects to our Technology Centre, so that we can discuss your bonding and coating projects. We have been delighted to host hundreds of you over the years, and to help you to evaluate materials and a wide range of dispensing, mixing and curing equipment. Well, we have decided to […]
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Seminar – The Art and Science of Choosing a Structural Adhesive
Please come to our seminar next week, Wednesday 9 September, entitled The Art and Science of Choosing a Structural Adhesive. We’ll be talking about how to choose the best adhesives, from the increasing number of structural adhesives on the market, to evaluate for your application. Starting with design and working through production and processing considerations, […]
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Technical guide to light cure conformal coatings
We are delighted to offer a Technical Guide to Light-Cure Conformal Coatings for printed circuit boards, authored by Dymax. These coatings provide superior protective performance with the added benefit of UV/light cure for quick, convenient processing and cost saving. The guide enables customers to better understand the production savings possible from light curing. It discusses the choice […]
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Harley Davidson selects adhesives over mechanical fasteners
Odyssey Motorcycles used a carbon fibre epoxy composite for parts of on a Harley Davidson Super Sport Roadster (SSR). The French manufacturer used the material to make up the bodywork, petrol and oil tanks of the custom made motorbike, but then faced challenges around how to join it with the rest of the structure. It […]
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Electrically conductive flexible adhesive
Polytec PU 1000 is a single part adhesive which cures quickly at room temperature to a flexible, electrically conductive polymer. It can replace traditional epoxies which are typically rigid and require high temperature cure, giving production efficiencies and enabling new applications where pliability and conductivity is important. Polytec PU 1000 addresses applications in die attach, bonding of […]
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Thinky Mixer improves bonding processes in optical instrument manufacture
The engineers at optical instrument makers Gooch & Housego use a high specification UV cure adhesive in a military application. It is premixed with microspheres to ensure bondline thickness. However, there were problems in getting a homogeneous dispersion of microspheres in the mix – which could lead to poor fitment of the optical element and […]
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Adhesive & coating dispensing seminar
Speed, accuracy and repeatability in the application of adhesives, protective coatings and other liquids can present problems to technology manufacturers, especially in a world where miniaturisation is a trend. Some insights will be given at our seminar Adhesive & Coating Dispensing – Meeting the Challenges of Technology Manufacturing at the FAST Exhibition on 22nd April, Silverstone […]
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Lubricant dispensing – The Real McCoy?
I recently read an article by Jim Camillo entitled Lubricant Dispensing, which was published on the excellent ASSEMBLY Magazine site. Jim wrote about the derivation of the expression The Real McCoy: Long before oil was automatically dispensed onto parts in assembly workstations, it was automatically dispensed onto the axles and bearings of a moving train. In […]
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Latest White Paper published on leading industry website
We were very pleased to see that our latest White Paper, Designing-in Light Curing Adhesives, has been published on the leading industry website adhesives.org.
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Precision dispensing valve is easy to automate
preeflow eco-PENs are easy-to-integrate dispensing systems, configurable in semi-automated right up to fully automated or robotic processes. The perfect endless piston technology, based on progressive cavity pumps, delivers precise fluid dispensing. Even high viscosity liquids like glues or conductive adhesives can be accurately applied, regardless if single part or two component. The integration is simple – […]
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Rubber modified epoxy adhesive bonds dissimilar materials
adhere IRS 2129 Rubber Modified Epoxy Adhesive is a high performance black rubber modified resin system, designed for the bonding of dissimilar materials with differing rates of thermal expansion to provide a tough and resilient joint. This includes many substrates, including rubber, found in applications such as electronics, electrical and other specialist component assemblies, e.g. automotive […]
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adhere academy: best surface finish/metallisation for conductive adhesives
We see many requirements for an electrically conductive bond formed with an adhesive. They vary from the micro (flip chips onto pcb’s, die-attach) to macro (wires onto sensors), and the range of projects is substantial. Often, our customers would like to use the adhesive in place of solder. The reasons include temperature restrictions, geometry, process […]
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Flexible epoxy adhesive – long term adhesion at the V&A museum
We’re proud to have contributed to the Tiki Love Truck, a prominent exhibit in a major new exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum, and one of the best-known creations of British artist Carrie Reichardt – whose work we wrote about recently. Disobedient Objects opened on 26th July at the V&A, Cromwell Road, London SW7 […]
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UV cure adhesive makes optical fibre feedthrough
Ultraviolet curing adhesive-based optical fiber feedthrough for ultrahigh vacuum systems – J.-F. Clement, D. Bacquet and P. Szriftgiser, Laboratoire de Physique des Lasers, Atomes et Molecules, Universite des Sciences et Technologies de Lille, France. We were introduced to this technical paper a few days ago by a prospective customer. The authors present an inexpensive, simple, and robust method of making […]
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THINKY ARV-310 video shows mixing and degassing under vacuum
New on our YouTube channel: a video from THINKY on its ARV-310 non-contact planetary mixer showing how the addition of a vacuum improves the bubble-free mixing of materials which might in the past been impossible. The THINKY ARV series combine mixing and vacuum degassing in one machine. The video depicts the mixing of LED phosphor […]
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Compact inline pressure sensor for dispensing/dosing monitoring and verification
The new flowplus16 pressure sensor offers high accuracy monitoring in an innovative design suited to critical dosing and dispensing applications. Accurate in-line pressure sensing can deliver to you important quality assurance in a whole range of automatic processes – for example, in medical, pharmaceutical and semi-conductor manufacturing, as well as the wider areas of process control. […]
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Strong, solvent-free plastic and glass bonding with UV
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 […]
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Tapered tips for greater adhesive dispensing accuracy
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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Updated website design for INTERTRONICS
When your website has more than 700 pages of product information, where do you start refreshing it? We decided to begin with what you see first, to help you find what you need. So take a look at www.intertronics.co.uk now and you’ll see a newly designed front-end with clear product groupings. Over the next few […]
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Article on precision dispensing published in FAST magazine
We are absolutely delighted to have had one of our technical articles about precision dispensing published in this month’s FAST magazine. FAST magazine is the UK’s fastening, adhesives and assembly journal for manufacturing professionals. The article concerns the endless piston pump technology which features in our preeflow range of precision dispensers. You can download a pdf facsimile, or have […]
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Thermally conductive adhesives
We now offer a range of high technology, thermally conductive adhesives. The products are two-part and single-part epoxy systems designed for all applications where heat transfer is essential, including heat-sinking and ceramic packaging. Polytec PT Thermally Conductive Adhesives are available in a wide range of process friendly packaging options, including bubble-free syringes, pre-measured twin-packs and single […]
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Precision metering, mixing and dispensing of two part adhesive and resin systems
The preeflow® eco-DUO450 is a two-component precision volumetric, positive displacement, dosing/mixing/dispensing system that gives you accuracy and repeatability. The preeflow eco-DUO450 uses the precision dispensing technology of the preeflow eco-PEN – by integrating two eco-PENS through a manifold and a static mixing nozzle, and provides extremely precise metering, mixing and dispensing of critical two-part materials like epoxies and silicones. The preeflow® eco-DUO450 can dispense as […]
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Fast curing metal bonding solution for customer Ford Components
A quick and simple adhesive solution was required for one of Ford Components Manufacturing Ltd’s laminated metal shim pack products. Known as edgepeel®, the pack provides a number of shims, to specific customer requirements, that can be quickly and easily selected at the point of assembly, therefore speeding up production. These thin steel shims are […]
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Centrifugal THINKY twin mixer with 1 litre capacity
The THINKY ARV-930Twin has twin mixing containers, with the capacity to process a maximum one litre of materials. It is equipped with a vacuum function in order to achieve deaeration/degassing/de-foaming at the sub-micron level – so the THINKY ARV-930Twin can completely mix and degas your materials at the same time. The twin cup capacity can be […]
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Electrically and thermally conductive adhesives – new products!
We are very pleased to announce that we have signed a distribution agreement with expert German adhesives manufacturer, Polytec PT. Polytec PT offers a range of high technology adhesive products for micro-electronics, hybrid circuits, chip-on-board (COB), LEDs, component manufacture, displays, flexible circuitry, shielding, medical devices and optics/opto-electronics. The range consists of: Electrically conductive adhesives Thermally […]
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Our temporary mask is a cover star
Our recent marketing activities for Dymax 9-20479-B UV Cured Temporary Masking Agent have resulted in this picture being used as the cover shot for the online magazine Electronics Industry Update. I might add that this publication (from long-time friend Donal McDonald) is now produced in a pretty impressive iPad app version as well. Our product is on […]
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High performance UV curing plastic bonding adhesive aids efficiency
Increasing production throughput of bonded plastic assemblies is high on the list of priorities these days for both design and production engineers, if what our customers say is anything to go by. In these situations, we are delighted to offer Dymax Ultra Light-Weld® 3069, which is a UV/visible light-curable adhesive designed for rapid bonding and […]
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Accurate dispensing up to 60ml per minute with preeflow
The preeflow® family gets a new big brother, through the development of the new eco-PEN 700 3D from ViscoTec. The brand new geometry between rotor and stator generates a three times bigger output without any velocity loss in dispensing. The eco-PEN 700 3D reaches a volume flow of up to 60 ml/min – this means […]
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Handheld positive displacement syringe dispenser
We have updated our product, the Micro-Dot, to include a lever-action model. This is a great little tool for precision dispensing from syringe barrels.
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Versatile robotic dispensing…. benchtop or gantry system
With low cost robotics playing a significant part in cost-reduced/quality-upgraded small scale production, the new Fisnar Unitop F5200N will interest production engineers in all industries, especially as it has the ability to be used as a gantry, as well as a benchtop robot. The F5200N is a compact dispensing robot with all moving axes above […]
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preeflow eco-PEN 450 extends the capability and accuracy of volumetric dispensing
We recently introduced the preeflow® eco-PEN 450 from ViscoTec, which not only offers a greater capacity for high accuracy and highly repeatable volumetric dispensing – it also addresses the needs of a wide range of low to medium viscosity applications. These include oils and fats, colour mixes, silicones, sealing compounds, adhesives and even abrasive media, […]
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Season's Greetings from INTERTRONICS
Thank you for working with us in 2011. We wish you a Delightful Christmas, and a Peaceful and Prosperous New Year. This year we are not sending out printed Christmas cards. Instead, we have donated to Action for Children Parklands Campus, a new special school that opened in September 2011 which provides flexible education and […]
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Potting compound protects trace heating system thermostats
The winters, they tell us, are getting colder and trace heating systems for vulnerable water pipes are finding greater demand. As part of their development process STOPFREEZE were looking for a superior way of protecting their in-line thermostat from water ingress and physical damage in its outdoor situation. Their solution came in the shape of […]
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We have a Google+ page
We have started a Google+ page. It is early days for this social networking tool – but, like LinkedIn, we feel there is business value in participating. Please have a look and add us to your circles!
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Knowing your mix is completely homogeneous and air free
We have published a presentation which gives an introduction to the THINKY Mixing and Degassing Machines as well as the concept of planetary centrifugal mixing. THINKY Mixers are industrial non-contact “planetary” mixers for all engineering compounds. They mix, disperse and degas your materials in seconds to minutes, in a sealed or lid-less container such as […]
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Precision volumetric dosing for highly accurate, repeatable dispensing
High precision, accuracy and repeatability in dispensing is becoming ever more important to our customers. Consequently INTERTRONICS, in partnership ViscoTec, will now be supplying UK industry with the latest in preeflow precision volumetric, positive displacement, dosing/dispensing systems. Preeflow volumetric dosing equipment, manufactured by ViscoTec, is capable of dispensing adhesives, pastes, form-in-place gaskets, sealants, etc – in dots, […]
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Thermally Conductive Silicones
Thermally conductive silicones can provide excellent thermal management. Through the addition of specialist fillers, heat can be dissipated from processors, power units, LED’s and other components to improve performance and product life. They can also be used to improve the heat conduction in sensors, radiators and thermal devices. We have a complete range of thermally […]
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Optically Clear Epoxies, Potting Compounds and Adhesives
The Opti-tec™ range of optical adhesives and encapsulant continues to develop, and includes many with high optical clarity or other special properties related to specific optical applications such as fibre-optic termination or optical potting and encapsulation. Some of the range have passed ISO 10993 testing for medical device manufacture or are Telcordia GR-326-CORE compliant. Specialist […]
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First-aid repair – epoxy kits for printed circuit boards
The CRC115-1322 Epoxy Kit is ideal for the repair of printed circuit board damage. This kit contains 10 packages of clear, low viscosity, superior strength epoxy, precisely measured out into twinpack plastic packages so it is easy to use and there is no measuring. Once cured, this epoxy makes an effective electrical insulator with good […]
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YouTube Channel
Our YouTube Channel is http://www.youtube.com/user/intertronicsadhere. We’ll be posting lots of new videos there over the coming months.
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Black, rubber toughened Cyanoacrylate Adhesive
adhere ADH9105 Cyanoacrylate Adhesive is an excellent example of a precision engineered application specific adhesive for high technology industries. ADH9105 has higher impact, humidity and temperature resistance with a more flexible bond than mainstream cyanoacrylates – thus making it the adhesive of choice where gap filling and resistance to vibration, thermal shock or motion compliance […]
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Ultra-fast, clean bonding with light curing adhesives
Here is another of our current advertisements for our range of Dymax UV/visible light curing adhesives. Improve productivity, reduce assembly costs and enhance safety, with cosmetically excellent bonds. For plastics, metal and glass.
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Supporting children’s cancer charity
We are really pleased to give some support to Dragon 500. Between the 23rd and 26th of June 2011 a team of 15 are undertaking a 500km charity bike ride to raise money for CLIC Sargent. Every day 10 families are told their child has cancer. As the UK’s leading children’s cancer charity, CLIC Sargent is the […]
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Dispensing onto round, circular or cylindrical objects
Are you looking for an efficient method for dispensing in a circular pattern? The Fisnar F1300N.2 rotary dispensing table is the answer. The F1300N.2 allows you to dispense circular patterns on a wide range of parts, including those with areas that are difficult to access. The Z-axis tilts to allow controlled rotary dispensing at an angle, […]
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Fast cure and neutral cure RTV silicone adhesive sealants
We have just updated our information about our range of silicone adhesive sealants which combine the best of current silicone technologies within one system, providing the ultimate combination of process-ability and performance without any compromises. The formulations are based a new acetone cure mechanism which provides numerous advantages over older, conventional silicone RTV cures. We […]
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Araldite 2015 specified in motor cruiser construction
Araldite 2015 has been exclusively specified in the construction of the Neptys First Life 27, a semi rigid power boat made from a vinyl ester infusion. Because of its length, 8.5m, and speed, 50 knots plus, the Neptys First Life 27 is subject to impact and vibrations and needs an adhesive combination that could withstand […]
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Adjustable spray valve for low viscosity materials
The Fisnar SV1000SS Spray Valve provides close tolerance spray dispensing of fluids of up to 1000 cps. It is constructed from stainless steel to help prevent corrosion from volatile materials. With a spray angle of 12° and an operating frequency of 200 cycles/min, the SV1000SS is designed for spraying flux, polyurethane, paint, lubricants, inks and for […]
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Robotic dispensing from under £4,000
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Benchtop UV curing conveyor system
The Dymax UVC-5 UV Curing Conveyor System is ideal for production and lab environments, since it is both cost effective and versatile. Designed for curing UV adhesives it is equally adapt at working with a range UV curable inks and coatings. The Dymax UVC-5 offers very high intensities for fast UV curing (up to 10 […]
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IPA Isopropyl Alcohol wipes – for better adhesive bonding
We have recently added some new pre-saturated IPA wipes to our very successful ADH 1610 product range. ADH 1611 wipes are pre-saturated with 70%/30% IPA/DI water, and come in a re-sealable pouch. These wipes are used for all sorts of industrial cleaning, including surface preparation prior to adhesive bonding. But they are not limited to […]
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Strong comeback of the global robotics industry
A heartening article on the website of our friends at EMT WorldWide: they report on a strong comeback of the global robotics industry. In 2010, with more than 115,000 industrial robots shipped, the number of units sold worldwide almost doubled, with 2009 being the lowest year since the early ’90s. The growth in UK manufacturing […]
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Perfect mixing and degassing
Here is a preview of our lastest advertisement for THINKY Mixers. They mix, disperse and degas your materials in seconds to minutes, in a sealed or lid-less container such as a jar, beaker, syringe tube or cartridge. Those hard-to-mix, hard-to-degas or hard-to-wet materials can be mixed and degassed fast and effectively in a single step.
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We will be at the MEDTEC 2011 show this week
This week, we will exhibiting at MEDTEC UK in April (6-7th) at the NEC. Along with UV, cyanoacrylate and epoxy adhesives, we will showing UV curing equipment, dispensing, application and mixing equipment. This will include the THINKY mixing range, a Fisnar benchtop dispensing robot and a DYMAX LED Prime UVA spot curing lamp demonstrating the fast curing of medical grade, ISO […]
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Practical Components’ TMV PoP to be featured on Live Assembly Line at NEW 2011
Practical Components announces that its dummy components have been invited to be part of the Future Proof Assembly Line at the upcoming National Electronics Week exhibition, which is scheduled to take place April 12-13, 2011 at NEC Birmingham. Practical Components will supply the new Amkor TMV PoP (Package on Package) dummy component to the Future […]
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Catheter adhesive cures tack free in less than one second with LED lamp
Dymax 210-CTH, a new MD® Medical Device Adhesive, is a tack-free, LED-curable adhesive formulated for fast, on-demand cure with the Dymax BlueWave MX-150 LED UV spot curing lamp. This adhesive is designed for rapid bonding of a wide variety of plastics typically used in the manufacture of catheters. Bondable substrates include PC, PU, ABS, and […]
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Small shot dispensing of high viscosity liquids
A new page on our website today: the IJF LV-0126RJ High Pressure Needle Dispensing Valve is a high pressure stainless steel needle valve designed for micro-shot dispensing of high viscosity fluids that need to be pressurized up to 3500 psi. The dispensing valve also has a shot size adjustment feature, which can fine tune the valve […]
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Araldite 2011 bonds record beating eco-car
The TIM 05 demonstrates the possibilities of making a vehicle using environmentally sustainable components, weighing just 27kg and running on bio-ethanol fuel. The body is made of a sandwich of polystyrene and silk reinforced with carbon, and the chassis is made from unidirectional carbon and foam laminate. Araldite 2011, a two component epoxy adhesive, was used […]
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UV light curing with LED lamps – unravelling the myths and realities
In recent years, there as been a great deal of interest in the use of LED technology for the curing of UV and visible light reactive adhesives and coatings. LED lamps can offer a number of benefits over the traditional and well understood mercury-based arc lamps, including significantly more stable output, instant on/off and no […]
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Adhesives market is expected to be a growing market
The adhesives market is expected to be a growing market, according to a new study reported on today by our friends at EMT WorldWide. Research analysts Ceresana have analysed the European adhesive market and found that Germany accounts for approximately 18.5% of all demand, followed by France, Italy and the UK. Analysts anticipate that the […]
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