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The electronics division of Henkel has just announced the launch of temperature stable solder paste material, Loctite GC10, and from today you can order this innovative new product from Ellsworth Adhesives Europe.

As the first material of its kind to boast temperature stability, the launch of Loctite GC10 marks a significant breakthrough in the solder paste market.

The innovative formulation of Loctite GC10 is temperature stable at 26.5°C for one year and stable at temperatures of up to 40°C for one month, enabling exceptional performance throughout the logistics and operations chain – from shipping through to final assembly.

Loctite GC10 offers significant improvements over conventional solder paste materials. While the average abandon time of traditional materials ranges from 1 to 4 hours, the halogen-free, lead-free temperature-stable formula of GC10 enables an abandon time of up to 24 hours and no startup time is required. Other key features include stablized and consistent print transfer efficiency, soak temperatures between 150°C and 200°C, an expanded reflow window and increased activity for better results. Significant cost savings can be made due to the solder system’s stability on the line providing paste utilization of more than 95%. The reductions in solder-related defects achieved with Loctite GC 10’s process performance result in higher yields and improved profitability.

Not only will manufacturers see process improvements and cost reductions due to Loctite GC 10’s unmatched performance, they will also experience a resolution to long-standing logistics and storage challenges. Loctite GC10’s temperature stability will eliminate the requirement for cold packing, overnight shipping and refrigerated storage. Furthermore, packaging and shipping costs are reduced and energy consumption within the factory is decreased.

View the GC10 Product Page here. 

Having been tested by numerous customers worldwide, the results of the material’s performance suggest future commercial success with widespread integration into electronics manufacturing operations worldwide.  To make an enquiry about Loctite GC10 please email: infoeurope@ellsworth.com

Loctite GC10 is just one of many Henkel Loctite products available from Ellsworth Adhesives, to view their full range, visit: https://ellsworthadhesives.ie/brands/henkel-loctite/

 

As a distributor of Robnor ResinLab products we are pleased to share with you the news that its EL116L product recently gained UL approval.

EL116L joins a growing family of Robnor products that have already been granted UL approval thanks to their high safety standards. Other products in this special category include PX700K-1, EL116L, EL171LF, EL171H, PX439N, PX804C and PX439XS, all of which are available to purchase from Ellsworth Adhesives Europe.

The mark of UL approval is granted by the UL company, a global independent safety science organisation dedicated to promoting safe living and working environment.

With over a century of expertise in innovating safety solutions, UL helps to safeguard people, products and places, whilst facilitating trade and providing buyers with peace of mind. You can find out more about UL certification and the tests that are carried out in order to gain certification, by visiting the UL website.

View the entire range of Robnor ResinLab epoxy and polyurethane resin systems here.

 

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe is pleased to confirm availability of the latest mix and dispense machine to hit the market – the LC50 BP from Fluid Research Ltd (formerly known as Liquid Control).

The addition of the LC50 BP enhances the already extensive portfolio of adhesive dispensing equipment on offer at Ellsworth Adhesives Europe which caters to every budget.

The LC50BP is designed to accommodate the more modest budget, without compromising on results. Smart, reliable and efficient, the LC50BP table top machine has been designed to suit a diverse range of manufacturing requirements. Its compact size makes it ideal for installation at the point of use, while its small footprint enables a clean, safe working environment.

Controlled pneumatically by foot pedal actuation, the LC50BP is easy to use and ensures full and measured shot size control. Furthermore, its parallel fixed ratio drive mechanism ensures consistent processing of material from low to medium viscosity.

The volumetric ratios of the LC50BP range from 1:1 to 2:1 and shot size range from 5cc to 50cc, thanks to Fluid Research’s proven ‘Posiload’ positive displacement technology. This patented technology was developed specifically to overcome the problems normally associated with metering of medium to high viscosity liquids and semi-solid materials. The design of the ‘Posiload’ pump provides true volumetric displacement and the high metering accuracy is unaffected by changes in output pressure, back pressure and viscosity. The ‘Posiload’ technology is at the heart of the entire range Fluid Research piston machines, also available from Ellsworth Adhesives, giving confidence to the mix quality and controlled ratio tolerance.

 

Ellsworth Adhesives is an official distributor of Fluid Research product. To view more products from their range, please visit: https://ellsworthadhesives.ie/brands/fluid-research/

To make an enquiry about the LC50BP table top machine, please email infoeurope@ellsworth.com 

 

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new online shopping facility. The introduction of the new e-commerce function makes it easier than ever before for you to purchase from Ellsworth Adhesives, highlighting our ongoing commitment to improving customer satisfaction.

As an existing customer, you now have the option to place an order at the push of a button and at any time of the day. Additionally, with no restriction on the minimum order value, you will be able to place smaller orders to better suit your needs.

Our product porfolio is so wide ranging that it would be impossible for us to offer our entire range for online purchase. Instead, a finite number of core products have been carefully selected for the online shop – including top industry brands such as Henkel Loctite, Dow Corning and Techcon – and what is more as stock items each of these products can be dispatched promptly.

 

We are now taking orders for Dymax GA-201, a newly launched FIP/CIP Gasket for sealing heat sensitive substrates such as plastic enclosures.

This new Dymax product offers significant benefits to users including cost savings and increased productivity. For example, GA-201 is easily dispensed into intricate and complex configurations and can accommodate design changes without investment in additional tooling. Using GA-201 will reduce process time and part handling, making it a cost effective solution.

Providing an alternative to tapes, PSA die-cut gaskets, 2K epoxies, silicone rope, or RTV sealants, Dymax GA-201 helps reduce labour costs and part-handling while increasing production throughput.

With a simple dispensing and curing process, GA-201 is also user friendly. GA-201 cures on demand, without damaging heat-sensitive substrates. The need for racking and the waste associated with poorly fitting or improperly aligned die-cut gaskets, is therefore eliminated.

Finally, GA-201 provides reliable protection, with the moisture and chemical-resistant material acting as a barrier to prevent absorption or penetration of air, dust, noise, liquids, gaseous substances, or dirt.

In addition to gaskets, Dymax develops innovative oligomer, adhesive, coating, dispensing, and light-curing systems for applications in a wide range of markets. All of these products are perfectly matched to work seamlessly with each other and are available to purchase from Ellsworth Adhesives Europe.

 

To browse the full Dymax product range, visit: https://ellsworthadhesives.ie/brands/dymax/

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe, a leading distributor of adhesives, specialty chemicals and dispensing equipment, is pleased to announce the availability of Sulzer Mixpac DB 2K a newly launched battery operated dispenser for two-component materials.

The MixPac DB 2K tool system from Sulzer is compatible with 2K cartridges and mixers of various dimensions, and thanks to its memory function, provides quick and precise metering for its users. The unique memory function is easy to handle and allows application amounts to be consistently dispensed with a click of the trigger, whilst the application speed can be adjusted in any situation.

The ‘dual-drive-rod’ design of the new DB 2K dispenser, and the Mixpac cartridge and mixer technology, ensures an equal cure time and reproducible quality of the adhesive. This robust design and the widely proven 18-volt Li-Ion high performance battery, allows the dispenser to operate in a constant manner, meaning the operator does not feel the differences in viscosity. Furthermore, the dispenser’s anti-drip function enables clean and efficient work through the prevention of dripping once dispensing has terminated.

The MixPac DB 2K dispenser has been designed with serial applications in mind as well as for typical outdoor construction environments where the DB 2K offers the same excellent performance day after day.

Sulzer MixPac is a leading global manufacturer of mixing and dispensing systems for two-component materials used in countless areas. A host of Sulzer products are available from Ellsworth Adhesives Europe including pistons, mixers and dispensers.

 

To make an enquiry about the new DB 2K Dispenser from Sulzer, please email infoeurope@ellsworth.com