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At Ellsworth Adhesives Europe, we are proud to stock all of the top brands within the adhesives industry and today one of our manufacturing partners unveiled a new brand image…

Liquid Control Ltd, a global provider of resin mixing solutions, has just announced details of its new brand identity and from now onwards will be known as Fluid Research Ltd.

As well as a new name, the new brand image also includes a new logo and new corporate colours. This rebranding initiative acts in support of the company’s long term growth strategy, a major part of which involves working alongside Fluid Research Corporation, based in California.

Liquid Control Ltd and Fluid Research Corporation have recently joined forces to create a formidable partnership in mix and dispense equipment innovation. Both companies have a long standing reputation for quality and service and will work together to offer the most up-to-date and innovative technologies in all aspects of resin dispensing. From table top machines for developmental projects, to bespoke, large volume production, fully automated machines, the Fluid Research product range is impressive and is available to purchase from Ellsworth Adhesives Europe.

The re-branding announcement also coincides with the completion of a move by Fluid Research into a new factory and office building in Wellingborough. The new facilities are nearly 21,000 ft², almost double the size of the previous factory. Production now sits side by side with Research and Development teams so the whole manufacturing process is seamless. It also includes purpose built testing facilities as well as new office accommodation. The move to a new building reinforces the commitment by Fluid Research to invest for the future and signals a new era for the company.

At Ellsworth Adhesives Europe we would like to wish Fluid Research Ltd success with their new brand image and partnership with Fluid Research Corporation, and look forward to seeing their new product lines in the near future!

 

With just one month to go until our appearance at Electronics Sourcing Live (ES Live), we are feeling excited!

Taking place at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes on Thursday 15^th May, ES Live is a unique one day networking event designed to unite electronics professionals with key suppliers to the UK electronics supply chain.

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe is a leading supplier of adhesives, specialty chemicals and dispensing equipment to the electronics sector and our attendance at ES Live presents us with the opportunity to meet key personnel within the industry.

At ES Live, the goal for Ellsworth Adhesives Europe is to highlight our ability to provide customers with ‘The Complete Solution’. From establishing and supplying the material required, to dispensing, labelling and packaging an entire product solution – Ellsworth Adhesives can take care of every detail.

Our expert sales team at Ellsworth Adhesives will assess your end product and process requirements to determine the products and services needed. Once the solution has been identified, we can then supply the necessary materials and dispensing equipment from our impressive portfolio of products which boasts all of the adhesive industry’s leading brands. We even have a specialised packaging division that can re-package and re-size raw materials into a workable, user-friendly solution tailored to your process requirements.

Find Ellsworth Adhesives Europe at ES Live on stand ES38 and discover how we can provide your company with The Complete Solution.

Register for tickets now.

 

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe is pleased to announce availability of the new Dymax Model 485 needle valve.

The new needle valve by Dymax offers high dispensing precision thanks to its material flow adjustment, which enables shot-to-shot consistency. Created to deliver precise dots or fine beads, Model 485 has a pneumatic needle valve with in-built stroke adjustment and this special design feature facilitates the fine-tuning of dispense volume, ensuring accurate and consistent deposits.

The Model 485 valve is compatible with most standard fluid packages and delivery systems, meaning users can dispense from pressurized cartridges, bottles and pails.

A flexible addition to the Dymax product range, Model 485 is suited to a wide range of applications including glob-top dispensing and dispensing of UV light-curable adhesives in medical-device manufacturing.

Model 485 is available as a stand-alone item for mounting into automated systems, or combined with the Dymax DVC-345 bench-top valve controller and material reservoirs of various styles and sizes. Additional accessories, such as valve stands and various style dispense tips, are also available for this system.

Email infoeurope@ellsworth.com to make an enquiry about Dymax Model 485.

Fisnar, a leading manufacturer of dispensing equipment, has just launched a new line of THERMADOSE^® hot melt production equipment that will be available immediately from Ellsworth Adhesives Europe. Machine improvements to the new system provide the ultimate in pulse-free, temperature controlled, thermoplastic dispensing for industrial applications using pressure-sensitive adhesives, contact adhesives, waxes and sealants.

THERMADOSE^® Reservoir tanks are coated with inert PTFE heated by quick-change cartridges for easy maintenance and the Tank controllers include independent over-temperature and over-pressure protection for safe operation. Independently controlled heat zones minimize adhesive degradation for precise, uniform patterns.

Operation of the new equipment is simple – control settings are input using an easy-to-use touch-pad providing simple and rapid setup while LED indicators monitor operation status and functions. Machines can be configured for use in manual and automated applications using either a hand-valve or automated-valve applicator.

Pail and Drum Melters in the THERMADOSE machine handle high volume production requirements of hot melt EVA, PSA, and PUR, supplied from 5 gal (20 L) pails or 55 gal (200 L) drums. Melters include precision gear-pump technology providing pulse-free flow of adhesive for precise gluing applications.

 

To see the new Thermadose equipment in action visit: http://youtu.be/6kb40Hk19-s. Enquiries can then be submitted to infoeurope@ellsworth.com.

Hot melt systems such as the new Thermadose system from Fisnar are suitable for direct-contact, non-woven, ribbon-coating, high-speed jetting and product assembly operations. Ellsworth Adhesives Europe has a wider range of dispensing equipment which can be viewed here.

 

 

Now available for purchase from Ellsworth Adhesives, OC-3021 is the latest product to be developed by the Dymax Corporation. OC-3021 is a UV Curable, optically clear, hard coating offering superior durability and increased film life.

Principally designed for use in the manufacture of electronic products including touch panels, polarized sunglasses, safety goggles and LCD polarised displays, OC-3021 has a low surface energy preventing materials from easily adhering to the cured coating, which results in a non-stick or self-cleaning surface.

OC-3021 is engineered for superior scratch, abrasion and chemical resistance, making it ideal for use with film substrates such as PET and PMMA. This new coating is particularly suitable for applications where there is a desire to keep the surface free from inks, adhesives, and coatings. OC-3021 offers excellent transparency and low haze characteristics, maintaining optical clarity over time for better performance and aesthetics.

As a 100% solid hard coating, OC-3021 is formulated to lower production, shipping, and life-cycle costs while reducing ecological impact. It quickly cures tack free when exposed to UV light, enabling faster processing, fewer defects, and greater output. It also ships with no solvents, resulting in reduced freight costs, but can still be mixed with a variety of solvents just before roll or dip coating to obtain a desired coating thickness of 2 to 5 microns.

 

OC-3021 is formulated to cure with Dymax’s broad-spectrum UV-curing equipment, also available from Ellsworth Adhesives Europe. Shop for Dymax products now: https://ellsworthadhesives.ie/brands/dymax/