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Relyon Plasma PB3 Plasmabrush Available from Intertronics for Surface Treatment, Activation and Cleaning
The Relyon Plasma PB3 Plasmabrush from Intertronics offers convenient, high speed, high performance atmospheric plasma cleaning and surface activation. The PB3 Plasmabrush is a nozzle-type plasma generator which is particularly compact and offers long-term stability. Proprietary Pulsed Atmospheric... - September 24, 2016 - Intertronics
New Polytec PT Brochure from Intertronics
The new Polytec PT brochure from Intertronics has information on specialist epoxy resin adhesives and potting compounds for electronics, electrical engineering, optical and medical industries. - September 18, 2016 - Intertronics
DTC Fit Out World Class Composite Manufacturing Training Facility with Bespoke Dust Extraction System
Direct Tool Company excels in progressive composite manufacturing industry having surpassed expectations in fit out of Combined Composite Technologies’ training facility. - September 13, 2016 - Direct Tool Company
Speedy Scissor Lift Installation Project Lightens the Load for Thriving Truck Maintenance Facility
Direct Tool Company completes priority project for leading high-end large commercial vehicle maintenance centre. - September 04, 2016 - Direct Tool Company
New BlueWave MX-150 LED UV Spot Curing Lamp from Intertronics for Superfast Cures
Adhesives specialists Intertronics have introduced the new Dymax BlueWave® MX-150™ LED UV Spot Curing Lamp which offers the speed, consistency, reliability and long service life associated with LED UV curing. - September 02, 2016 - Intertronics
Complex Commercial Spray Booth Project Carried Out by Direct Tool Company for Thriving Train Maintenance Workshop
Arlington Fleet Services Ltd steps up operation with world class paint shop facility allowing for full livery schemes to be executed. - August 21, 2016 - Direct Tool Company
Black Opaque Conformal Coating from Intertronics Enhances Pcb Security
The new Dymax Multi-Cure 9451 from Intertronics is a a UV/light and heat cure coating suitable for most circuit assemblies. It enhances the security of electronic products by covering the printed circuit board and components, hiding them from visual inspection. - August 20, 2016 - Intertronics
Direct Tool Company Succeed as Expert Consultants on Bespoke Dust Extraction Solutions for Luxury Yacht Builders
Air quality control methods rapidly progress within yacht and composite workshops, production managers realise new affordable solutions offer an almost dust-free working environment. - August 07, 2016 - Direct Tool Company
New Thermally Conductive Adhesives from Intertronics
A new generation of thermally conductive two-part epoxy adhesives from Intertronics offer excellent thermal conductivity, so enhancing the effectiveness of heat paths found in applications such as LED heat sink attachment, chip assembly, encapsulation, potting of thermal sensors, assembly of power modules, connection of pipes in heat exchangers and the bonding and potting of battery cells and electric motors. - July 30, 2016 - Intertronics
Handheld Plasma Surface Treatment from Intertronics
The new Relyon Plasma PZ2 piezo brush® handheld surface treatment unit from Intertronics ionises atmospheric gas to plasma clean and activate surfaces for improved adhesion of adhesives, or wetting prior to printing or coating. - July 14, 2016 - Intertronics
Direct Tool Company Announces Plans for the Installation of a World Class Environmental Cleaning System for Luxury Yacht Builder
Sunseeker International seeks to improve working conditions and reduce carbon footprint. - July 10, 2016 - Direct Tool Company
Accuracy and Repeatability in Precision Dispensing and Dosing with preeflow® from Intertronics
New preeflow volumetric dispensing pumps available from Intertronics for the application of small quantities (microlitres) of adhesive to the dosing of fluids into vials. - June 27, 2016 - Intertronics
New Thinky ARE-400 Twin from Intertronics - Twice the Capacity
For production facilities and laboratories that want more mixing capacity, the latest machine is the Thinky ARE-400 Twin from Intertronics. It offers a load of up to 500ml/800g and will handle traditionally difficult-to-mix high viscosity liquids and powders. - June 12, 2016 - Intertronics
Caplinq Europe BV Signs Definitive Agreement to Represent Aculon in Europe, the Middle East, & Africa
CAPLINQ Europe BV announced that it will become Aculon’s European Order Fulfillment Agent and Market Partner to further promote its products to its customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. - June 08, 2016 - Aculon Inc
Intertronics Opens New Technology Centre for Trials, Demonstrations and Seminars
The new Intertronics Technology Centre is custom-designed for demonstrations and trials of adhesive materials, dispensing technologies, (including robots), curing devices and other equipment. - May 21, 2016 - Intertronics
RC Incorporated Acquires Heinrich Company
RC Incorporated, a family owned company that consists of multiple business units focused primarily in the manufacturing industry, completed the acquisition of Heinrich Company. The business will continue under the current name of Heinrich Company ("Heinrich" or the "Company")... - May 19, 2016 - RC Incorporated
Relyon Plasma Treatment Systems Now Available from Intertronics
Intertronics have recently announced a new sales partnership with plasma treatment company Relyon Plasma GmbH which brings their advanced technology within reach of UK manufacturers. Explained Intertronics M.D. Peter Swanson: “Plasma surface treatment can be a very effective way to activate... - May 07, 2016 - Intertronics
Intertronics Brings UV Post-Cure to 3D SLA Polymer Printing Technology
UV flood lamp and spot curing systems available from Intertronics for UV post-cure in 3D SLA polymer printing. - April 23, 2016 - Intertronics
New UV/Light Cure Masking Resin from Intertronics – Process Protection for Turbine Components
Intertronics have recently introduced DYMAX Speedmask® 718 UV/light cure masking resin which brings reliable, quick, effective application and simple removal to the protection of turbine blades, vanes and other components. - April 09, 2016 - Intertronics
Water White Optically Clear Epoxy Adhesive from Intertronics for Strong Bonds and Fast Cures
The new Opti-tec 5013 high performance, two-part epoxy from Intertronics is a water white clear general adhesive for bonding glass, ceramics, plastics and metals as well as some optical and opto-electronic applications. - March 25, 2016 - Intertronics
New Epoxy Potting Compound from Intertronics Offers High Environmental and Temperature Resistance
Opti-tec 5020, the new two-part epoxy potting compound from Intertronics, combines high clarity with resistance to a wide range of temperatures and offers excellent hardness and chemical resistance. Opti-tec 5020 is suitable for delicate components and finds uses in applications such as optical filters, LEDs and optoelectronic assemblies. - March 12, 2016 - Intertronics
High Performance Methyl Methacrylate Adhesives from Intertronics
The new adhere series of two-component methyl methacrylate adhesives from Intertronics offers primerless, superior-strength bonds on most metals, thermoplastics and composites. - February 14, 2016 - Intertronics
H.M. Royal, Inc. Appoints Jeff Dvorak as Vice President and General Manager
H.M. Royal Inc. today announced the appointment of Jeff Dvorak as Vice President and General Manager of HM Royal of California, Incorporated. Mr. Dvorak comes to H.M. Royal from Wacker Chemical Corporation in Adrian, Michigan, where he was the Sales Director covering North and Central America. - January 31, 2016 - H.M. Royal, Inc.
New Adhesive Technology Seminars from Intertronics
Adhesive Technology Seminars from Intertronics are available to companies in the technology manufacturing sector and focus on adhesives, protective materials and the associated application and curing equipment. - January 30, 2016 - Intertronics
New High Precision Volumetric Spray Dispensing System from Intertronics
preeflow® eco-SPRAY technology from Intertronics brings exceptional levels of accuracy, repeatability and precise edge definition to micro-spray dispensing tasks. The eco-SPRAY can be used in both batch and continuous operations, and is readily integrated into automation/robotics. - January 16, 2016 - Intertronics
SikaAxson Enters the Market as the Leading Supplier in the Tooling and Composites Sector
After the successful acquisition of Axson Technologies by Sika AG in March 2015, the newly formed entity SikaAxson now enters the market as the leading supplier in the tooling and composites sector. With an annual turnover of approximately €130 million and 450 employees, SikaAxson is one of... - January 08, 2016 - SikaAxson
New from Intertronics - A Fast Curing Clear Adhesive for Plastics and Metals
L&L A-K015 from Intertronics is a specialist two-component toughened methyl methacrylate adhesive which is suitable for bonding plastics or other materials, including most metals, thermoplastics and composite substrates. - December 18, 2015 - Intertronics
New Introductory Guide for Time/Pressure Dispensing from Intertronics
This new Time/Pressure Dispensing guide from Intertronics is a clear, simple overview for engineers needing to quickly understand this area of dispensing, or to use as a training aid for operators and new colleagues. - December 05, 2015 - Intertronics
Technology and Product Guides from Intertronics - Electrically and Thermally Conductive Adhesives
Two new guides from Intertronics offer an introduction to Electrically and Thermally Conductive Adhesives. Each guide gives a descriptive overview of the technology involved and related product applications in industries such as microelectronics, electrical engineering, power engineering and general energy. - November 22, 2015 - Intertronics
New Fast Curing Adhesive from Intertronics Bonds Polypropylene and Polyethylene
L&L A-K540 from Intertronics is a new structural adhesive which combines direct adhesion – without primers or plasma, corona, or flame treatment – to low energy substrates such as polypropylene and polyethylene thermoplastics, with very fast cure speeds at room temperature. - October 31, 2015 - Intertronics
New Positive Displacement Dispensing Valve from Intertronics - with Disposable Fluid Path
The new DFS Positive Displacement Auger Valve from Intertronics is an accurate, repeatable dispensing valve suited to a wide range of medium-to-high viscosity materials, such as two part adhesives, solder pastes, RTV silicones, SMD adhesives, thermally conductive pastes and greases. - October 22, 2015 - Intertronics
New Hi Vis Maskant from Intertronics Speeds Finishing Processes
The new DYMAX Speedmask® 731 from Intertronics speeds up and improves temporary masking prior to aggressive finishing processes in manufacturing, especially on darker colour substrates. Its unique bright yellow colour enables quick and accurate visual checking of coverage or removal which is... - September 19, 2015 - Intertronics
Intertronics Technical Seminar - the Art and Science of Choosing a Structural Adhesive
The seminar programme at FAST Exhibition at Williams F1 HQ in Oxfordshire on 9th September 2015 sees Peter Swanson, Managing Director of adhesives specialist Intertronics, talking about how to evaluate and choose the best structural adhesives for specific applications. Starting with design and... - September 06, 2015 - Intertronics
Intertronics Offer a Technical Guide to Light Cure Conformal Coatings
The technical guide to light cure PCB conformal coatings from Intertronics enables customers to better understand the production savings possible from light curing. These coatings provide superior protective performance with the added benefit of UV/light cure for quick, convenient processing and cost saving. - August 20, 2015 - Intertronics
New from Intertronics - a High Performance UV LED Cure System That is Versatile and Easy to Use
The new DYMAX BlueWave QX4 from Intertronics brings together the benefits of LED UV curing in a small and compact package that enables users to operate quickly and with more control. The QX4 multi-wand UV spot curing system puts the high intensity LEDs and lenses close to the substrate in each... - August 08, 2015 - Intertronics
Intertronics UV Adhesive System Cures Time Problem for Brandon Medical
Intertronics’ DYMAX 3225-T-SC single part UV/visible light curing adhesive provides a simple solution to Brandon Medical, saving considerable time in the production process of their Quasar® eLite operating theatre lamp. - July 11, 2015 - Intertronics
Intertronics Improves Efficiency of FIP Gaskets with New DYMAX UV Cure Material
Intertronics have announced the new GA-201 UV cure FIP gasket material which is designed for automated application with rapid – almost instant – UV cure so saving large amounts of time and handling of part-complete assemblies. - July 06, 2015 - Intertronics
Tremco Group Announces Acquisition of Canadian Adhesives and Sealants Manufacturer
Tremco Group announced today the acquisition of certain assets of Chemtron Manufacturing Ltd., a Calgary-based manufacturer of construction adhesives, sealants and tapes with annual net sales of approximately $5 million. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The business will operate as... - July 02, 2015 - Tremco Commecial Sealants & Waterproofing
New from Intertronics the DC100 Programmable Precision Liquid Dispenser
The new Fisnar DC100 from Intertronics is an adjustable and adaptable programmable liquid dispenser for the application of adhesives, lubricants, inks, fluxes and a whole host of other materials. - June 06, 2015 - Intertronics
New White Paper - Contactless Jetting from Intertronics Improves Lubrication Speed and Accuracy
This new white paper from Intertronics focuses on the Liquidyn non-contact jetting valve and its use in the application of oils, greases and other lubricants in mechanical and electromechanical assemblies. - June 04, 2015 - Intertronics
Material Mixing and Dispensing Prove Key for LED Production Quality
Material mixing and dispensing proved key to LED production quality at LED manufacturer Plessey Semiconductors, who successfully moved from development (using manual methods) to full production, by employing automated mixing and dispensing technologies from Intertronics. - April 24, 2015 - Intertronics
Intertronics Thinky Mixer Improves Bonding Processes in Optical Instrument Manufacture
Intertronics supply the Thinky ARE250 mixer to optical instrument makers Gooch & Housego to mix small batches of adhesive using a very simple pre-programmed cycle. - March 29, 2015 - Intertronics
RC Incorporated Has Donated 200 Tickets to the Milwaukee Bucks Game
RC Incorporated is a family owned company that consists of the following companies: ACE Stamping & Machine Co., Inc., ACE Stamping & Metal Fab Co., Inc de Mexico, Innotec of WI, and Shakespeare Machine Stamping. Each company plays a vital role in the company’s 60 year history of... - March 21, 2015 - RC Incorporated
Intertronics Present Workshop Seminar on Adhesive & Coating Dispensing at April FAST Exhibition
Intertronics are presenting a seminar on “Adhesive & Coating Dispensing – Meeting the Challenges of Technology Manufacturing” at the FAST Exhibition, 22nd April 2015, Silverstone Circuit. During the session, delegates will hear about equipment selection factors and choices, process validation and quality assurance, and the latest positive displacement and jetting technologies. - March 18, 2015 - Intertronics
Electrically Conductive Flexible Polyurethane Adhesive - Polytec PU 1000 from Intertronics
Polytec PU 1000 from Intertronics is a single part adhesive which cures quickly at room temperature to a flexible, electrically conductive polymer and addresses applications in die attach, bonding of components in hybrid circuit applications and surface mount technology (SMT). - March 12, 2015 - Intertronics
Shakespeare Machine Stamping is Now ISO 9001 Certified
Shakespeare Machine Stamping, a division of RC Incorporated, a leading global supplier of high-precision, high-quality, off-the-shelf components used in the manufacturing of abrasive wheels is now ISO 9001 Certified. - March 01, 2015 - RC Incorporated
IRS 2129 Rubber Modified Epoxy Adhesive from Intertronics for the Bonding of Dissimilar Materials
New adhere IRS 2129 rubber modified adhesive from Intertronics is a high performance black rubber modified resin system, designed for the bonding of dissimilar materials with differing rates of thermal expansion to provide a tough and resilient joint. - February 14, 2015 - Intertronics
Innotec of WI, Inc. is Now ISO 9001 Certified
Innotec of Wisconsin, a division of RC Incorporated, is now ISO 9001 Certified. - January 31, 2015 - RC Incorporated
Intertronics Exhibits Long Term Adhesive Reliability on Tiki Love Truck at the V&A
As specialists in industrial adhesives with long lifetime performance criteria Intertronics are delighted that their relationship with British artist Carrie Reichardt is now demonstrating exactly that principle at the V&A Disobedient Objects Exhibition which is open until 1st February 2015. - January 31, 2015 - Intertronics
New Opti-tec 7020 Silicone Potting Protection from Intertronics
Opti-tec 7020 from Intertronics is a two part water white clear liquid silicone offering really good moisture and temperature resistance for the potting of sensitive opto-electronic components such as LEDs, displays or solar panels. - January 16, 2015 - Intertronics