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Epoxy Adhesive Paste resists high temperatures.
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'); document.write('Formulated to cure at room temperature, 2-component Supreme 11AOHT can be applied without sagging or dripping. It has mixing ratio of 1:1, operating temperature of -100 to +400°F, thermal conductivity of 10 BTU/in/ft²/hr/°F, and dielectric strength of greater than 400 V/mil. Suited for applications involving thermal cycling, product adheres to most metals, ceramics, glass, rubbers, and plastics. Bonds are resistant to water, oil, and most organic solvents.'); document.write('
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Adhesive gels within 45 sec and is cured within 5 minutes.
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'); document.write('Formulated for general purpose bonding, Type EP50-1 produces high strength bonds with more than 2,000 psi at room temperature that are resistant to thermal cycling and chemicals including water, oil, and organic solvents. Suited for metals, glass, ceramics, wood, and vulcanized rubbers, product is approved for service over temperature range of -60 to more than 250°F. It comes in premeasured, flexible divider pouches, disposable cartridges, and in pint, quart, gallon, and 5 gal containers.'); document.write('
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Condensation Cured Silicone withstands temperatures to 400°F.
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'); document.write('With 2.2 Btu-in./hr/ft²/°F thermal conductivity, Master Sil 150 is 2-part, condensation cured liquid silicone system which can be used for potting and encapsulation. It features Shore A hardness of 40, 230% elongation at break, 11 x 10<sup>-4</sup> cm/cm°C thermal expansion, and less than 0.4% linear shrinkage. Able to protect sensitive electronic components/assemblies from dust, moisture, ozone, thermal shock, and vibration, product cures in contact with virtually all types of materials.'); document.write('
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Hot Melt Adhesives come in finger-sized packages.
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'); document.write('Designed to replace sticky cavity packaging and associated plastic waste, select Technomelt® Adhesives come in packets that load directly into dispensing tank where packet\'s dry outer casing melts with adhesive. Available in EVA, polyolefin, and pressure sensitive technologies, adhesives are used to manufacture filters, packaging, pressure sensitive adhesive films, insulation, textiles, vehicles, and structures.'); document.write('
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Instant-Cure Cyanoacrylate Adhesive forms strong bonds.
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'); document.write('Formulated to produce bonds with shear as high as 2,800 psi, MB297 is supplied as viscous liquid adhesive with viscosity of 2,000-2,400 cps at 20°C. Colorless solution, resistant to effects of extreme humidity, has refractive index of 1.48 and service operating temperature range of -65 to 185°F. Cures are moisture activated, and bonds are instantaneously formed with glass, metals, ceramics, plastics, and elastomers.'); document.write('Shore A hardness is 85.'); document.write('
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Adhesives suit folding carton and glued lap applications.
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'); document.write('VelocityP3(TM) 33-711A and 33-711B multi-purpose non-contact extrusion adhesives provide fiber-tearing bonds on all substrates. Type 33-711A offers high pressure of 600 cps, while Type 33-711B offers low pressure of 300 cps. Solvent free, low-VOC adhesives have above average heat and cold resistance, and support machining, allowing clean cut-off and restart recovery. They are compatible with extrusion systems from Bobst, HHS, Valco, Nordson, and Pafra.'); document.write('
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Tape Layer suits composite production and part conversion.
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'); document.write('Designed for aircraft/aerospace industry, CHARGER(TM) Series of automated small flat tape layers with bed-type configuration are used in production of long narrow flat parts, nested multi-part laminates, and drape-formed skins. Enabling transition from metal to composite structures and from hand lay-up to automated tape lay-up, it features CM100 computer control. Tape layer produces laminates up to 47 in. wide on standard width machine and up to 100 in. wide on wide version platform.'); document.write('
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Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Products suit medical market.
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'); document.write('Products in Electrofix line are single-coated with medical grade acrylic adhesives in varying tacks and remove easily without leaving residue. They are supplied on range of flexible and conformable foam, film, non-woven, and laminate backings with heavy-duty glassine release liners. Dimensionally-stable and suitable for high speed conversion and die-cutting, products are available in white finishes or as clear polyethylene films. Other colors, including tan, are available on request.'); document.write('
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UV Adhesive is USP Class VI approved for medical devices.
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'); document.write('Suited for metals, glass, ceramics, and most plastics, optically clear UV10MED is 100% reactive and does not contain solvents or other volatiles. One-part adhesive has cure times ranging from 5-10 sec upon exposure to UV lamp to 2-3 minutes at ambient temperatures. Service operating temperature range is -60 to 250°F, and low viscosity UV10MED exhibits tensile strength greater than 4,000 psi, shore D hardness greater than 60, and elongation of less than 5%.'); document.write('
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Acrylic Adhesive promotes assembly, laminating productivity.
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'); document.write('Designed for use by OEMs, FFVSA exhibits optimal grab and holding power when applied to wood, painted surfaces, and plastics. It is .005 in. thick, comes in widths from 3/16-54 in., and resists damage from water, humidity, and UV rays. Offered on 180 yd long standard rolls, product is suited for splicing fabric, film, and foil; laminating nameplates, metal, foams, and fabrics; as well as general-purpose mounting and holding.'); document.write('
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Light-Curing Adhesive suits needle bonding applications.
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'); document.write('Designed for bonding syringes and other stainless steel cannula to polycarbonate, PVC, glass, and polypropylene hubs, MD® Medical Device Adhesive 1162-M produces clear bonds and has low viscosity for air-free dispensing into needle hub cavities. Capable of curing upon exposure to UV/visible light, it is designed for high-speed and high-volume automated syringe assembly. For in-line inspection, adhesive fluoresces blue under low-intensity black light.'); document.write('
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Dipping Paste combines solder spheres and flux vehicle.
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'); document.write('Comprising of Sn96.5/Ag3.0/Cu0.5 with solder powder size of 4-24 microns, LFM 48 N paste suits package warpage and package-on-package fluxing applications during reflow. Paste delivers consistent dipping transfer characteristics coupled with strong tack performance to hold large devices firmly in position on high speed Pick and Place systems. It features designed Open Time in dipping tray of 8 hr (at 23°C and 50% RH) and up to 8 hr process window time between dipping and reflow.'); document.write('
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UV Curable Adhesive targets medical device manufacturing.
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'); document.write('Adhering to metals, glass, ceramics, and most plastics, optically clear UV10MED is USP Class VI approved, resistant to chemicals and sterilants, and has service operating temperature of -60 to 250°F. Product is 100% reactive and does not contain any solvents or other volatiles. Curing in 5-10 sec with UV lamp and 2-3 min at ambient temperatures, UV10MED offers tensile strength greater than 4,000 psi, Shore D hardness greater than 60, and less than 5% elongation.'); document.write('
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Metal Coating suits UV curing and printing applications.
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'); document.write('Designed to maximize curing wavelengths between 220-400 nm and minimize rest of visible and IR spectrum from 450-2200 nm, UV Spectral Metal features MicroDyn® sputtering technology and is used as reflector behind curing lamp. Stable over temperature/humidity changes, it is coated onto highly polished, standard size aluminum sheets. With ability to customize/fabricate products after coating, long trough reflectors for inline exposure systems can be created using multiple lengths of product.'); document.write('
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Adhesive protects windows from impact.
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'); document.write('Applied around frame, 3M(TM) Impact Protection Adhesive bonds glass, window film, and frame together, protecting against severe weather damage, bomb blasts, or intruders. Combined with 3M Ultra Safety and Security Window Film, adhesive offers various levels of protection. Level 1 holds shards of glass together, while Level 2 creates stronger barrier to keep unwanted elements out. Level 3 incorporates gasket-style 3M Impact Protection Profile, which bonds filmed window and frame using 3M VHB tape.'); document.write('
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Unified Coating suits surface preparation applications.
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'); document.write('Designed to replace phosphatizing and chromating systems, VpCI(TM)-440 protects multi-metal substrates from corrosion while preparing metals for surface bonding and coating. Non-toxic, non-hazardous, water-based coating can be applied with conventional equipment such as sprayers, dipping tanks, steam cleaners, and power washers. Self-preserving product is environmentally safe and does not require use of biocides.'); document.write('
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Transfer Adhesive attaches membrane to structural framing.
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'); document.write('For structural and decorative use, Unifilm® U802 is used to attach architectural tension membranes to wide array of metal frames. Product laminates to variety of substrates including low surface energy plastics and untreated polyolefins. It provides high initial adhesion and builds to peel strength of 149 oz/in. Able to withstand environmental extremes, acrylic transfer adhesive offers UV, humidity, chemical, and temperature resistance.'); document.write('
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Transfer Tapes have planetary or spool wound configurations.
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'); document.write('Line of transfer tapes includes 1-4 mil unsupported transfer tape; up to 10 mil double coated tape with polyester, non-woven or paper support; and paper or poly liners either flood coated or extended, with or without print. Tapes are manufactured with adhesives ranging from general purpose permanents and removables to specific applications requiring LSE or HSE formulations.'); document.write('
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Acrylic Foam Tape bonds in extreme conditions.
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'); document.write('PermaSTIK Ultra High Bond Tape is available in thicknesses from 16-60 mil in water clear solid acrylic foam tape and gray or white coated acrylic foam tape, standard red poly liner, and widths from 3/8 to full log widths up to 34.5 in. It can be used for bonding architectural parts for windows and doors, trailer, RV, boat, bus and train manufacturing, appliance manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, including LCD displays and cell phones, and signage.'); document.write('
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White Films suit luminescence and microscopy applications.
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'); document.write('Used with white clear-bottom microplates, BrightMax(TM) Adhesive White Vinyl Films help to maximize signals in luminescence assays. Split backing facilitates application of film to either top or bottom of plate. Applied to bottom of 96-well filter plate, film provides medium for holding dried filters removed from plate for microscopic examination and storage.'); document.write('
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