Adhesive Matters: The importance of surface preparation for effective adhesion A surface free from contamination is essential to securing a strong adhesive bond – but how can this be achieved? The answer, quite simply, is through effective surface preparation. Let us take a look at different surface preparation products and techniques; from cleaners and…

  Ellsworth Adhesives Europe today unveiled the latest addition to its portfolio of dispensing equipment: The SK-300S table top mixer. Manufactured in Japan by the well-respected Shashin Kagaku Product Company, the SK-300S is a ‘Kakuhunter’ brand product with CE approval. This brand new mixing and degassing machine is exclusive to Ellsworth Adhesives and offers consumers a cost…

At Ellsworth Adhesives Europe, we can proudly say that we supply adhesive solutions to almost all of the industrial markets including aerospace, military, construction, white goods and LED and lighting, however there is one market that we know more intimately than most and that is the electronics market. As a distributor of adhesives and adhesive…

Encapsulants are a staple material for designers of electronic devices, providing both insulation and protection for electrical and electronic components. Typically this material is applied in thick layers and completely embeds the electronic circuitry, keeping it safe from the harmful effects of moisture and other contaminants, through isolation. Encapsulants can also protect the circuit from…

  Ellsworth Adhesives Europe is pleased to confirm availability of TCP091 – Robnor ResinLab’s newly launched silicone-free paste. This new product has been specially formulated to provide efficient and reliable heat transfer across the interface between electronic components. Developed to optimise performance, TCP091 is highly viscous, a property that helps prevent slumping. Since Robnor ResinLab TCP091…

  Metering, Mixing and Dispensing Adhesives: Automated v Manual Equipment Once a two-component adhesive has been identified as the solution to an application, the next step is to evaluate the most suitable method of dispensing it, taking into consideration factors such as cost, accuracy, efficiency, productivity and the elimination of waste. In this month’s blog…