It seems to the adhesives specialists at Intertronics that the whole point of technology in industry is to raise quality and/or reduce costs - in other words - to do a job better - often by simplifying multiple tasks or functions into one single operation.

The DYMAX BlueWaveTM 200 UV curing spot lamp from Intertronics has a patent pending Intensity Adjustment feature allows simple, manual intensity adjustment during initial UV process validation and production. This major new feature not only enables consistant process timing, but also ensures consistant quality of adhesive curing. The improved predictability of bonding thus leading to higher quality and lower reject rates.

Intertronics has undertaken trials at product partner I&J Fisnar related to a proven method of automatically applying conformal coating to PCB areas surrounding contacts that may be sensitive to possible spray contamination. The trials used an I&J Fisnar Dispensing Robot complete with a brush applicator and suitable valve system.

Reliable accurate dispensing of a wide range of liquids from watery ones such as cyanoacrylate adhesives to heavy greases is now much easier to achieve with the latest introduction from Intertronics.

Huntsman Advanced Materials, together with the adhere brand from Intertronics, has launched Araldite 2000 PLUS - a new range of structural adhesives, optimised to help industrial engineers bring complex plastic and metal-based design projects to life.

Coming from its partnership with I & J Fisnar Inc, Intertronics has announced a range of dispensing valves including the DV509 diaphragm valve, the VDP150 plunger pump for positive displacement dispensing and the PDV-1000 precision screw unit. These dispensing valves will be of great interest to development or production engineers wishing to achieve micro to medium applications of low to high viscosity materials such as cyanoacrylates, reagents, ...

It is unusual to find an all round stick-most-things-to-most-other-things kind of adhesive in a high performance specialist area but, according to Intertonics, the adhere IRS 2125 is such an adhesive. It is a high performance black epoxy resin system with a combination of flexibility and high adhesion strength on materials such as metal, glass, rubber and many plastics, including cable insulations and connector backshells at temperature up to 150...

New from Intertronics is the Dymax OP-29 series of adhesives offering resilience, optical clarity, low stress and resistance to yellowing, thermal shock, vibration and impact, plus elimination of birefringence where the ultimate in precision bonding is required. OP-29 adhesives are ideal for doublet bonding, lens laminating, mirror, prism and fibre optic assembly where their solvent free, rapid cure characteristics increase productivity, lower as...

Intertronics have recently introduced new adhesive technology for PET and R-PET plastics, from DYMAX Corporation, which provides aggressive bonds to a wide variety of engineering plastics. Ultra Light-Weld® 3-20741, the new UV/visible adhesive, cures upon exposure to UV light in seconds to create intrinsically strong clear bonds, while eliminating the marking or discoloration that can occur with heat sealing RF or sonic welding. The adhesive is ...

Intertronics has introduced the DYMAX 3-20469 which features fast cure speeds and the ability to cure through clear, UV blocked plastic and offers advanced features for a variety of vehicle lighting assembly applications. It cures through large gaps and forms excellent bonds and seals on assemblies with unusual shapes and less than perfect fitting joints.

If you specify or use adhesives then you should visit Intertronics at the Southern Manufacturing Show at Thorpe Park on February 7th and 8th. New products from Intertronics include low cost robotic dispensing and single process mixing/degassing equipment.

Intertronics has introduced the Plato range of ergonomic lead cutters. The 170LX in particular provides ESD safe features for trimming of leads, wires etc where ESD damage is a potential problem. This includes fabrication/assembly of electronic devices or board assemblies as well as rework and repair stations.

Jumper wires for ECO’s and surface conductor repair are a fact of life in circuit board modification and repair. In the past, technicians used messy quick-set glues for attachment. Intertronics now offers an alternative solution, Flextac Wire Dots from CircuitMedic.

The new CircuitMedic CRC 201-2102 professional circuit board repair kit from Intertronics is a comprehensive package of equipment and information – it is probably the most complete and versatile circuit board repair kit to be found anywhere. Applications cover removal and replacement of coatings and components, repair of conductors and edge contacts, as well as plated holes, jumper wires, legend masking, key and slot, lifted lands. Naturally th...

Intertronics are pleased to introduce probably the easiest, most reliable method for stencil printing solder paste on individual Ball Grid Array (BGA) component sites for rework – accurate, disposable Flextac stencils in a complete BGA Stencil Rework Kit.

The DYMAX range of adhesives from Intertronics is a comprehensive family of specialist coatings, adhesives, encapsulants, potting, sealing and masking products for micro-electronic and opto-electronic manufacture, rework and repair. In particular they are valuable for unitising/strain relief, wire tacking, heat dissipation and ruggedising of assemblies.

The new DYMAX Accu-calTM 50 Radiometer from Intertronics is ideal for monitoring UV curing processes. Unlike most radiometers which can only be used either for UV spot systems or for floods or for conveyors, the new device fits all three types of UV curing systems and is ideal for all types of industrial use - whether in R & D or production environments.

Opti-tec 7020 from Intertronics is a two part clear liquid silicone which will cure at room temperature or can be accelerated at increased temperatures. It features a non-yellowing catalyst system and a low viscosity which allows ease of flow around complex parts, providing electrical insulation and shock protection.

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Opti-tec 5013 two pack epoxy from Intertronics offers high optical clarity and fast room temperature cure. It is designed for assembly/repair of glass, quartz, metal, plastics, wood or ceramics in applications such as optical filters, lenses, prisms, opto-electronics, e.g. photonics and LEDs, artwork and sculpture, as well as encapsulation, glob topping, casting and potting - and it is highly effective in restoration of minerals, gems and quartz ...