Product News
Torrington, CT, 30 May 2024
New media-resistant epoxy adhesive for filter bonding
A new epoxy resin adhesive from Panacol has been specifically developed for bonding filters for oil, gas, and particle filtration. Structalit® 5826 VT is highly resistant to fluids and media and is very suitable for bonding filters used in shipbuilding and engine construction, exhaust gas purification systems, and the renewable energy industry.
Structalit® 5826 VT is a high-viscosity, one-component epoxy adhesive. High viscosity allows the adhesive to be applied easily between the filter and filter cap, as well as on the longitudinal seam of the filter fabric, without undesirable run-off. Despite its high viscosity, the adhesive effectively penetrates the filter fabric to create a strong, resilient bond.
Structalit® 5826 VT is cured thermally, requiring only a few minutes in an oven at 150°C. It can also be hardened with an induction curing process. With a temperature resistance of up to 200°C, this adhesive is suitable for use in a wide variety of liquid, gas or particle filters.
Epoxy-based adhesives generally possess higher resistance to environmental and media attack. Structalit® 5826 VT was created to be particularly resistant to oils and liquids. It has passed reliability testing in fluids according to DIN 53521 (70:30 Isooctan:Toluol); and passed oil resistance tests after 1000h aging.
All these characteristics make Structalit® 5826 VT the perfect choice for bonding oil, gas, and particle filters in many industries.
Download the TDS of Structalit® 5826 VT
A filter is bonded with Structalit® 5826 VT (marked in blue)
Torrington, CT, 11 December 2023
New Optical Grade Adhesives
Panacol-USA will feature new optical grade resins and adhesives for imprint and optical bonding applications at the SPIE Photonics West exhibition in San Francisco CA, USA from 30 January to 1 February 2024. These new adhesives can be used for light carpets in the automotive industry, for sensors in smart devices and wearables, or for creating structured light in projectors or time-of-flight sensing applications.
Panacol specially formulated adhesives for imprint replication of refractive lenses and diffractive optical elements (DOEs). These adhesives are suitable for micro- and nano-imprint lithography, wafer level optics, and wafer bonding. The newly introduced adhesives Vitralit® UC 1632 and Vitralit® UC 1658 are in the viscosity range of 100 to 200 mPas and can thus be easily applied via puddle dispensing, spin-coating or jetting. They offer excellent adhesion to commonly used grades of glass wafers and upcoming new polymer substrates including optical grade PET or PC. Once applied and imprinted, the adhesives are quickly cured with UV light, creating a precise and durable structure on the wafer. Both adhesives are tailored specifically to meet the high demands of optical reliability, such as low yellowing, temperature stability, and shape retention.
For black shading and masking purposes, Panacol also offers a black UV curable adhesive, Vitralit® BL UC 1103. This black epoxy adhesive is permeable to UV light while uncured. After curing it is opaque and light blocking.
For optical bonding and alignment, Panacol has developed UV curable adhesives Vitralit® 7311, Vitralit® VBB-60, and Vitralit® 1860, as well as heat curable adhesives Structalit® 5531 and Structalit® 5511. These adhesives feature high adhesion to glass and widely used plastic substrates. Adhesive Vitralit® UD 8057 is formulated for dual curing using UV/visible light and atmospheric moisture. This allows the adhesive to complete its curing using moisture in shaded areas that cannot be reached with UV/visible light.
These adhesives for optical bonding get easily cured with high intense LED curing systems of Hönle, which perfectly match the wavelengths of the Panacol photoinitiators. Once cured, Panacol’s optical grade adhesives are flexible and tension equalizing, reducing the stress on dissimilar substrates.
Visit us from 30 January to 1 February 2024 at SPIE Photonics West at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California/USA, at our stand number 4342!
An epoxy resin adhesive is used as imprint material for nano structures on a glass wafer.
Torrington, CT, 05 October 2023
New Adhesives for Flexible Photovoltaics and Electronic Applications
Organic photovoltaics (OPV) and Perovskite-based systems are creating radically new applications in consumer electronics. They include indoor light harvesting to extend battery life of wearables, and outdoor energy generation with performance in regard of their flexibility previously unimaginable from conventional photovoltaics. The same is true for flexible electronics. A key contributor to these advancements has come from progress in bonding technologies. Panacol accompanies these developments by providing high tech adhesives that elevate flexible photovoltaics to the next level.
Today’s adhesives go beyond the basic benefits of sound structural bonding by providing additional functionality to the assembly. Panacol has successfully developed a range of multi-functional adhesive selections for applications in flexible photovoltaics and electronics. For OPV applications, these adhesives provide higher resistance to environmental stresses, an improved compatibility to the PV material and a good adhesion to the substrates. New conductive adhesives efficiently adhere and protect electrical connections for SMD components in flexible assemblies.
In all cases, the specific requirements of the application and its assembly process are key factors to consider when making an adhesive selection. Significant benefits can be realized when an optimal pairing is achieved with the component design, assembly, (UV) adhesive properties, and the curing process. High throughput processes, including roll-to-roll can be run with greater efficiency which reduces total cost of operation. The adhesives requirements such as flow properties can be modified in this context to suit the application process perfectly.
As new designs are evolving rapidly, very little standardization exists in the manufacturing of OPV. To support this evolution, adhesives must be modified or developed to meet the customers’ unique OPV design, materials, and processes. Panacol has anticipated this need and is prepared to work with manufacturers to provide adhesive customization and development as quickly as possible.
Adhesives are applied on barrier foil to seal the delicate OPV modules.
Torrington, CT, 05 October 2023
Special Adhesives for Medical Wearables
Wearable patient monitoring devices are worn directly on the body and are being used in increasing numbers. These devices include diabetes sensors for monitoring blood glucose levels (GCM), as well as wireless monitors that transmit patient information to healthcare providers. They must be reliable and durable, while also safe for direct skin contact. Panacol has developed a broad portfolio of specialty adhesives for this purpose that meet the stringent demands imposed by medical device manufacturers. To be able to provide a complete bonding solution, Panacol teamed with metering equipment manufacturer Scheugenpflug and UV equipment manufacturer Dr. Hönle. A system concept was identified and successfully tested that enables precise metering for the dispensing of low volumes of UV adhesives with integrated LED UV curing.
Panacol’s medical device adhesives exhibit excellent adhesion to commonly used medical-grade substrates, including polycarbonate, polyimides, polyamides, stainless steel and ceramic. These adhesives are tested for biocompatibility in accordance with ISO 10993-4/-5/-10/-23 and/or USP Class VI protocols.
This group of adhesives includes LED curable UV acrylates and UV epoxies which provide the shortest curing cycle times for high volume production. They are ideal for needle/hub assembly, component attachment, and for sealing enclosures. Multiple viscosity ranges are available to provide the best match to component configuration and assembly process. Fluorescing versions are available to enhance quality control relying on in-line vision systems.
Also included in this group are electrically conductive adhesives and conventional thermosetting epoxies. They offer connectivity and attachment solutions for PCB and electrical component assembly. Several epoxy selections are available with high ionic purity which is essential to minimize the risk of corrosion on the PCB. Panacol’s silver-filled electrically conductive adhesives can often replace solder joints or be applied on bendable or flexible wearables.
Accurate and consistent adhesive dispensing is mandatory when assembling medical devices. For the small dispensing volumes, the best choice is the high-precision DosPL DPL2001 micro dispensing head from Scheugenpflug, part of the Atlas Copco Group. This allows highly accurate application of the adhesives even for the smallest volumes down to the µl range. This allows glob tops to be reliably set to 0.003ml, dispensing accuracies of less than 0.5% to be achieved, and the thinnest lines to be made on the plastic housing with precise start and stop.
The dispensing head works on the principle of volumetric dispensing. A control system reliably detects viscosity fluctuations and ensures consistently high precision of the bonding contour.
The curing or hardening of Panacol’s UV acrylate and epoxy adhesives can be achieved in seconds due to their uniquely formulated compositions. LED curing systems from industry leader Dr. Hönle enable maximum optimization of the curing process. This ensures the shortest curing cycle time and the highest thruput. In the tested system concept, Hönle's LED Spot 40 IC, with a wavelength of 405nm was used. The compact design of this LED head allowed it to be integrated with the DosPL DPL2001 dispensing head into Scheugenpflug’s DispensingCell DC803 multifunction robotic cell. This work cell permits components to remain in one position for both dispensing and UV curing processes. Parts handling is minimized, along with the risks of component movement, contamination, and adhesive migration. This integrated system concept ensures the adhesive bonding process is performed to the highest quality standards with the greatest efficiency. Whether batch production or continuous flow, integrated adhesive bonding systems from Panacol, Scheugenpflug, and Hönle meet the demanding production requirements for medical wearables.
Read more about our medical grade adhesives
Torrington, CT, 27 July 2023
Fast-curing SMD adhesive for precise dispensing
New Structalit® 5604 is an extremely fast-curing adhesive which is specifically developed for bonding SMDs to printed circuit boards. The adhesive is based on epoxy resin and is, despite its high viscosity, suitable for jet application.
Structalit® 5604 is a one-component epoxy resin adhesive that contrasts well with green PCB material due to its red color. This makes it possible to ensure visual inline inspection. The one-component adhesive can be dispensed in production through jetting, valve dispensing or screen printing. Its ideally adjusted viscosity and high thixotropy index enable high-speed dispensing, precise dot profiles, and non-slumping wet adhesion prior to curing.
This adhesive is cured with heat. The thermal cure occurs within minutes, even at low temperatures. When fully cured, the adhesive is extremely temperature resistant. It can withstand short-term temperatures of up to 270°C, making it suitable for reflow soldering processes.
Structalit® 5604 is particularly shock-resistant and durably adheres to FR4 printed circuit boards, metals, and epoxy-based molded materials. Due to its high glass transition range of >115°C, the adhesive is ideal for electronic component assembly. It does not lose adhesion or softens at elevated temperatures. As Structalit® 5604 was developed specifically for use in electronics, it has high ionic purity and thus provides optimum protection against internal corrosion.
The red Structalit® 5604 is ideal for fixing SMDs and electronic components.
Torrington, CT, 15 May 2023
New dual-curing UV acrylic adhesives with high Tg
With the introduction of Vitralit® UD 8055 and Vitralit® UD 8056, Panacol continues to expand its portfolio of dual-curing acrylic adhesive systems. These adhesives principally cure with UV light. They also possess a secondary moisture post-cure mechanism to compensate for shadowed areas. A special characteristic of these two adhesive systems is their high glass transition range of over 100°C, which helps to preserve high-strength bonds through thermal cycling stress.
The two adhesives are ideal for use as encapsulants that provide environmental protection to sensors and PCB components. They can also be used for bonding dissimilar substrates including many plastics and metals where undercuts or geometry-related cavities are present. This is precisely where they demonstrate their dual-cure advantage. The secondary moisture cure mechanism overcomes the challenge of shadowed bond lines and ensures a reliable bonding process.
In the primary UV curing process, the bonded areas in the component are fixtured in seconds by UV light. LED curing systems can be used possessing wavelengths of 365 or 405nm. LED systems do not require any warm-up phases and thus enable the shortest cycle times. LED and UV pioneer Dr. Hönle offers a broad selection of spot and flood-style systems that are optimally matched to Panacol's adhesives and can be individually adapted to the application requirements.
In the secondary post-curing process, uncured monomers crosslink in shadowed areas by atmospheric moisture without stress and the need for secondary thermal exposure. This technology enables fast cycle times and high-volume production without subjecting temperature-sensitive electronics or components to excessive thermal stress.
A high glass transition range is particularly important when encapsulations and bonded substrates must withstand thermal stress over long periods of time. Exceeding 100°C, the Tg of Vitralit® UD 8055 and Vitralit® UD 8056 ensures that thermal expansion coefficients behave homogeneously in the application area. This prevents the adhesive from losing bond strength and creating excessive stress between components which can lead to delamination or cracking in the electronics. Vitralit® UD 8055 and Vitralit® UD 8056 were primarily developed for the production of sensors, PCBs and flex PCBs that are used in consumer and automotive electronics. These components are usually designed for use up to 100°C, making acrylate systems with a Tg above 100°C the ideal solution for such applications.
Vitralit® UD 8055 and Vitralit® UD 8056 achieve high adhesion with typical substrates such as FR4, PC and PBT. Vitralit® UD 8055 has demonstrated very reliable adhesive performance through challenging 85/85 aging tests. Vitralit® UD 8056 is particularly impressive for its performance on LCP and has passed UL94 HB tests. With depth of cure that exceeds several millimeters, these two low-halogen adhesives can be used in a wide range of electronic assembly applications.
Download TDS: Vitralit® UD 8055 and Vitralit® UD 8056
The adhesive- shown here in blue - is cured as connector encapsulation with Hoenle's bluepoint LED. The curing of the shadowed area under the connector is achieved by moisture post-curing.
Torrington, CT, 7 November 2022
Black&Light: Black epoxies now cure with uv light only
With their new "Black&Light" adhesive line, Panacol has developed a new adhesive technology: deep curing black epoxies. Black epoxy adhesives from Panacol's Vitralit® product range can now be cured with UV light sources in thicker layers, without resorting to a secondary curing mechanism.
Usually, black UV adhesives have a major disadvantage: their black color absorbs a high proportion of the UV light, which means that the light energy needed to fully polymerize an adhesive can only penetrate a few micrometers. This results in surface “skin” formation on black adhesives, but not a complete cure. These black adhesives must then be cured in a secondary thermal curing process at temperatures above 100°C.
Panacol's new "Black&Light" technology enables the complete curing of black epoxy adhesives with LED UV energy. Depth of cure can range from a few hundred micrometers to several millimeters. The adhesives are suitable for encapsulation, glob top, or edge bonding in electronics manufacturing, as well as for optical adhesive systems where high OD values (optical density) are required. They are suitable for optoelectronic applications to help minimize reflections and enhance sensor transmission values.
A typical manufacturing process using "Black&Light" technology can be as follows: The black adhesive is dispensed and cured with the appropriate wavelength and intensity. During the curing process, the “Black&Light” technology within the adhesive enables the UV rays to penetrate and complete a full cure. Once the adhesive polymerization is complete, the structure of the "Black&Light" technology prohibits light transmission, resulting in a fully cured adhesive system that remains irreversibly black.
The "Black&Light" technology is compatible with many Vitralit® epoxy adhesives from Panacol. Custom adhesive solutions can be created to accommodate unique requirements for amount of light blocking and depth of cure. The "Black&Light" adhesive systems can be very specifically adapted to specifications of the respective application.
Another major advantage of the "Black&Light" adhesives is storage. Many single-component, black epoxies require deep frozen transportation and storage. The "Black&Light" epoxy adhesives can be stored and shipped at room temperature or under normal refrigeration.
Torrington, CT, 20 October 2022
New UV anaerobic adhesive from Panacol
Panacol has developed Vitralit® UD 4292 F, a new dual-curing adhesive that cures primarily by UV light with a secondary anerobic cure for shadowed areas. The special feature of this adhesive system is the high glass transition range of >130°C when cured under optimum conditions.
In response to a growing market demand for UV anerobic adhesive systems, Panacol has expanded its portfolio of dual-curing adhesive systems with Vitralit® UD 4292 F. This new product is ideally suited for structural bonding and sealing in automotive and electronics applications.
Vitralit® UD 4292 F is a transparent acrylic adhesive that cures in just a few seconds with light in the UVA or visible range. LED curing devices from Dr. Hönle provide light curing energy in wavelengths and intensity that optimize absorption by the adhesive’s photoinitiators for highly efficient UV light curing cycles. In shadowed areas, this adhesive reacts with metal ions in the absence of oxygen to ensure full cure. The secondary anerobic curing can be accelerated by adding heat or by applying a chemical activator to one of the surfaces to be bonded. When properly cured, Vitralit® UD 4292 F exhibits very high pull-out forces on various metals.
These properties make Vitralit® UD 4292 F particularly desireable for a wide variety of electric motor assembly applications, including structural bonding of ball bearings or shaft-hub connections on rotors and stators. The high glass transition temperature of over 130°C ensures that the adhesive system retains its bond strength under temperature fluctuations and dynamic stress. This UV anaerobic adhesive system meets the demanding assembly requirements in the electric motor and electric vehicle (EV) markets.
For visual process control, the composition of Vitralit® UD 4292 F contains a fluorescent marker that glows bright blue when exposed to low intensity UV light, making it visible in very thin gaps.
Download TDS: Vitralit® UD 4292 F
Vitralit® UD 4292 F is particularly suitable for metal bonding where all areas cannot be reached by UV light (shown in light blue in the picture).
Panacol introduces new line of masking materials
Panacol has developed new UV curable masking materials for industrial processes. These masking materials are part of the Vitralit® MASK product line. They can be easily applied, cured in seconds by exposure to UV light, and then removed by a simple peel, or for those masks with higher adhesion, hot water dip and peel.
UV mask material is typically used in high value component fabrication that involves processes for surface enhancement. These processes may include acid cleaning, grit blasting, or shot peening. Component surfaces or internal cavities may need to be insulated from these processes for reasons of functionality. Masking materials are applied as temporary barriers, that are subsequently removed from the completed component after processing. Typical applications include the manufacture of turbine components, orthopedic devices or prosthesis, and other industrial component processes such as the coating of circuit boards and plastics.
The UV masking material is derived from light curable adhesive technology. Panacol’s family of UV light curable mask materials are solvent-free and can be easily applied and cured in seconds with a UV light source. The curing system may be broad spectrum UV or LED in in wavelengths of 365 or 405nm.The uncured liquid mask can be applied on components by syringe, dip, or spray. The masks are available in many viscosities to accommodate a wide variety of component configurations and applications. Both high and low viscosity masks from Panacol can be easily dispensed through spray valves onto larger surfaces. All Vitralit® MASK materials provide uniform and consistent protection from high impact particulates, hot acids, alkali solutions, plating, and paint. Vitralit® UV masks are available in green color to provide higher contrast for better visual inspection.
Removal of Panacol UV mask materials such as Vitralit® MASK 20107 or 20109 is accomplished by a simple peel, or a hot water dip and peel. A selection of Panacol UV masks, such as the new Vitralit® MASK 20116, have extremely high surface adhesion for the most rigorous processing. These UV masks are best removed through incineration. Panacol UV masking materials do not leave surface residue after peeling or incineration.
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The green colored Vitralit® MASK 20117 was applied to a metal alloy prosthesis to protect parts of the surface from grit blasting.
New reworkable edge bonding adhesive
The newly developed Structalit® 5705 is a removable edge bonder specifically formulated for bonding consumer electronics components. In addition to reworkability, the main feature of the black adhesive is that it fluoresces yellow when excited by UV light. This significantly enhances the accuracy of in-line optical inspection systems.
Edge bonding adhesives are used to quickly secure electronic components to printed circuit boards. This fastening method offers superior protection from shock, vibration, and thermal stress. As a constructive alternative to underfill processes, edge bonding increases the impact and bending strength of BGAs and other chip packages. Edge bonding can also be preferable to underfills when flux residues are present on PCB and component surfaces.
Structalit® 5705 is a black, thermosetting epoxy resin adhesive that is characterized by its viscous flow properties and high thixotropy index. These properties enable precise placement of the adhesive with no subsequent migration. Structalit® 5705 may be dispensed using pneumatic valves, or through highly efficient, contactless jet dispense systems. This epoxy resin-based edge bonder is low in halogens, and is ideal for electronic components assembly.
A typical feature of PCB adhesives is a black coloring that is used for light blocking and concealment. Visual inspection of edge bond placement is commonly performed by manufacturers using in-line camera systems. Dark-colored, low contrast chips often present difficulties for precise optical measurement. Panacol solves this problem by incorporating a yellow fluorescence into the black Structalit® 5705. The fluorescence is excited by short wavelength light, for instance 365nm. The highly contrasting fluorescence makes it easier for manufacturers to perform in-line inspections, resulting in faster parts processing and increased throughput.
For manufacturers of electronic components, a new challenge is becoming increasingly important. Global environmental associations are successfully lobbying for legislation to minimize electronic waste. A critical step in this sustainable strategy is the ability to rework and repair individual modules on printed circuit boards. Reworkability and repair reduces the amount of electronic component scrap that must be disposed into the environment. Structalit® 5705 from Panacol provides a reworkability feature. The adhesive can be removed without damaging the bonded components. This enables faulty components to be removed, and repaired after assembly.
Structalit® 5705 edge bonding adhesive is selectively reworkable when the cured adhesive receives thermal exposure above its glass transition temperature (Tg) of 150°C. The adhesive softens, and can be manually scraped away using a small spatula or similar instrument. It is only above this critical temperature threshold that the product becomes workable. Below this temperature, Structalit® 5705 protects bonded components with reliable bond strength and consistent performance.
Another pressing need for the reworkability of bonded components stems from the current global supply chain parts shortages. Automotive and consumer electronics sectors are experiencing massive production delays, primarily from a shortage of integrated circuits (chips) and electronic board components. The ability to rework components can help to mitigate some of these shortages. Reusing components not only offers advantages for the environment, but has also become essential for maintaining current production processes caused by supply chain bottlenecks.
Structalit® 5705 edge bonding adhesive can be used in conjunction with Panacol’s reworkable underfill, Structalit® 5751. Both adhesives can be applied wet-on-wet and cured together in just one oven process step. The reworkability of both adhesives provides manufacturers with the means to repair components after assembly, and reduce electronic waste.
Download technical datasheet of Structalit® 5705
Read more about our corner bonding and underfill solutions
Black edge bonding adhesive Structalit® 5705 fluoresces brightly yellow under uv light.
Torrington, CT, 21 February 2022
New epoxy potting adhesive offers maximum protection
Structalit® 5801 is a black adhesive system that demonstrates exceptional chemical and moisture resistance after accelerated aging. This resistance makes Structalit® 5801 an ideal material for the structural bonding and potting of electronic components that require the highest level of environmental protection.
Structalit® 5801 is a 2-component epoxy adhesive system with a simple 2:1 mixing ratio. Curing takes place within 12 hours at room temperature. For faster processing, this black adhesive can also be cured thermally, in as little as 30 minutes at a moderate temperature of 80°C. Lower temperature curing minimizes thermal stress on components, and the shorter cycle time improves productivity. This medium-viscosity adhesive blend has excellent adhesion to metals including aluminum and stainless steel. It is well suited for the structural bonding of metal frames and housings. Structalit® 5801 also exhibits very good adhesion to plastics, such as PA6 GF or PBT. This multi-substrate adhesion allows Structalit® 5801 to be used for many material combinations typically found in the consumer and automotive electronics industries.
This newly developed adhesive cures with low shrinkage, and exhibits good vibration and shock resistance due to its high bond strength and unitizing properties. During aging tests at temperatures above 130°C, Structalit® 5801 actually gains bond strength. Adhesive exposure to transmission oil, biodiesel, and alcohol during aging resulted in minimal loss of bond strength. This is mainly due to the high degree of crosslinking and the low moisture absorption of this adhesive.
Structalit® 5801 can be dispensed from a 50 ml dual-chamber cartridge which is ideal for manual, short-run, or semi-automated production. This epoxy system is also available in sedimentation-stable bulk containers which can be used with meter-mix equipment for high volume production.
Structalit® 5801 is applied as potting to protect printed circuit boards in an enclosure.
Torrington/CT, 10 December 2021
New Flexible Conductive Epoxy
Elecolit® 3647 is a new addition to our extensive portfolio of electrically conductive epoxy systems. With a history of demonstrated success, this silver-filled conductive adhesive is particularly suitable for bonding with temperature-sensitive films or flex PCBs.
Elecolit® 3647 is a one-component, silver-filled conductive adhesive that adheres very well to plastics, including polyimide, PC, PVC, ABS, and FR4 board. When fully cured, the adhesive is very flexible with high peel strength, making it the perfect choice for use in applications subject to vibration, oscillation or rapid temperature changes. Elecolit® 3647 can be used for die attach applications and component assembly on flexible films and printed circuit boards. This conductive adhesive has utilization in printed and “in-molded” electronics, wearables, and the conductive attachment of semiconductor chips.
A major advantage of Elecolit® 3647 is it’s very easy handling and storage. The adhesive only needs to be stored refrigerated, not frozen! The single-component adhesive can be dispensed, and cures within minutes at temperatures as low as 100°C. This makes it possible to fixture semiconductors and create electrical connections in a single step.
Read more about our portfolio of electrically conductive adhesives
Bonding and contacting in one step: Small chips are fixed to flexible tracks with a conductive connection using Elecolit® 3647
Torrington/CT, 20 September 2021
New epoxy adhesive for bonding magnets
Panacol's new adhesive Structalit® 5858 is a modified, one-component epoxy resin adhesive that was developed specifically for bonding magnets into electric motors. Its high bond strength and impact resistance ensures reliable bonding.
Structalit® 5858 can be cured thermally in a conventional oven at temperatures from 100°C. It is also possible to use induction curing for faster polymerization and shorter curing cycles. The adhesive requires storage between 0-10°C, but its stable viscosity and reactivity allow it to be processed on the line at ambient temperature for up to seven days.
The Structalit® 5858 was developed by Panacol to expand its line of adhesives for electric motor assembly. After proper curing, Structalit® 5858 generates excellent adhesion to metals. With bond strength over 34 MPa on steel and aluminum, this adhesive creates reliable and high-strength bonds. Even at temperatures above 100°C, Structalit® 5858 continues to exhibit excellent superior bond strength, ensuring consistent performance during thermal stress. The high impact strength of this modified epoxy ensures that bonded components will not loosen or separate from operational vibration or external forces. Structalit® 5858 is particularly suitable for bonding magnets, such as the connection of half-shell magnets in stators, or permanent magnets on rotors.
Download the technical datasheet forStructalit® 5858
The adhesive marked in light blue shows exemplary magnetic bonding with Structalit® 5858 in an electric motor.
New biocompatible UV adhesive for soft plastics
Panacol has developed a new plastic bonder that is certified to USP Class VI biocompatibility standards for medical device assembly applications. Vitralit® UV 7030 features high elongation at break, excellent adhesion to difficult-to-bond plastics, and rapid curing under UV light.
The various material selections and pairings of flexible tubing and rigid connectors often create significant assembly challenges in high volume production. Materials used to create infusion lines, catheters, and similar medical devices may include TPU, TPE, PEN, polyamides, Pebax®, polycarbonate, ABS and PEEK. These thermoplastics and thermoplastic elastomers provide many desirable properties, but some combinations can be difficult to bond. After assembly, these materials are challenged by torsional stresses at the points of transition between the soft tubing and the hard connector. Panacol developed the adhesive Vitralit® UV 7030 to specifically address these complex issues.
Vitralit® UV 7030 is a one-component, solvent-free UV curable acrylic adhesive. It can be cured with light energy in the broad UV-A spectrum, or with LED systems that produce either 365 or 405 nm wavelength. This adhesive cures in seconds at layer thicknesses of a few 100 µm, ensuring high bond strength immediately after UV exposure. A key feature of Vitralit® UV 7030 is its high elongation at break, >250%, combined with good tensile strength. When exposed to black light, Vitralit® UV 7030 fluoresces, which enables visual process control. Vitralit® UV 7030 is certified to USP Class VI standards and suitable for typical sterilization processes including gamma, EtO and autoclave.
Download the technical datasheet: Vitralit® UV 7030
Read more about our medical grade adhesives
Tubes are bonded to connectors using Vitralit® UV 7030.
Panacol introduces new reworkable underfill adhesive
Panacol has developed a new reworkable underfill for consumer electronics. The reworkability and fluorescence despite its black color of the new Structalit® 5751 adhesive allows manufacturers to reduce both manufacturing costs and environmental impact by reusing electronic components mounted on PCBs.
Underfills serve the purpose of equalizing stresses between chip and substrate. Chips are attached directly to the interconnection points without intermediate elements. Stresses arise at the solder bumps when the electronic modules are heated and cooled during operation due to the different coefficients of thermal expansion of the substrates. Underfill technology was developed to counteract these mechanical influences.
Structalit® 5751 is a black, heat-curing, resin-based epoxy adhesive characterized by its low viscosity and linear flow behavior. These properties enable precise application. In addition to classic contact dispensing by means of a dispenser, the uncured properties of Structalit® 5751 also allow contactless dispensing for fast and precise placement of the adhesive. This underfill is has a low ion content and is ideally suited for electronic component packaging.
A typical feature of adhesives on PCBs is their black coloring, which is used to obscure proprietary features and for optical inspection. Optical measurement of an underfill is a common method used in the manufacturing process by manufacturers. But due to the dark chip, shallow layer thickness of the black adhesive and tight gap between the chip and the substrate, optical measurement is often difficult. Panacol has addressed this problem by incorporating an additional yellow shimmering fluorescence to the black coloration of Structalit® 5751. It can be stimulated by short wavelength light of <365nm. This makes it even easier for manufacturers to perform final inspections and speeds up production processes.
In addition to the performance and optical inspection capability of Structalit® 5751, Panacol offers another important property with its newly developed underfill: reworkability. This provides the ability to re-process or repair products after assembly. For manufacturers of electronic components, this challenge is becoming increasingly important as legislation and environmental associations push for the minimization of electronic waste. One starting point of this sustainable strategy is the reworkability and repairability of individual modules on printed circuit boards to counteract the scrapping of a complete component or module.
Structalit® 5751 can be strategically softened at specific adhesion points by applying temperatures above its glass transition temperature range of 150°C. The product becomes reworkable only when this critical temperature threshold is reached. The reworkability temperature does not reduce the protective function of the Structalit® 5751 during typical PCB processing. It withstands temperatures associated with reflow soldering and additional thermal curing cycles.
The current global shortage of chips and general electronic components in the automotive and consumer electronics sectors further highlights the significance of being able to reuse components. Reuse of components is not only a benefit to the environment, it has become essential to sustain current production processes due to supply chain shortages.
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Underfill Structalit® 5751 seen under normal daylight and yellow fluorescing under uv light.
Torrington/CT, 22 April 2021
New epoxies from Panacol-USA cure at 60°C
Panacol has developed a range of new one component epoxy adhesives that cure at very low temperatures. These new adhesives were developed specifically for electronics applications and adhere very well to substrates with low surface energy.
With the adhesives Structalit® 5511, 5521 and 5531, a range of adhesives has been developed that exhibit a unique set of physical properties after reaching full cure. This permits optimizing the adhesive with various component geometries, substrates, and operating functions.
All three adhesives are single-component, epoxy resin-based adhesives and cure at just 60°C, making them particularly suitable for temperature-sensitive electronic components. Curing at higher temperatures will accelerate cure time and add additional strength to the bond.
The Structalit® 5511 adhesive features a particularly low ionic content and is therefore especially suitable for use in electronics. Combining a high Young's modulus with an elongation at break of more than 8%, it ensures high adhesion to many substrates with additional shock and vibration resistance.
Structalit® 5521 is softer and more flexible after curing, allowing the adhesive to better compensate for stresses between substrates. Due to its very low modulus of elasticity, this adhesive is very well suited for potting or for the application of thicker adhesive layers.
As the third adhesive of the new epoxy technology, Structalit® 5531 has an extraordinary low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), yet is flexible enough to withstand drop and vibration tests. The incorporation of filler particles gives the adhesive extremely high resistance to mechanical and chemical influences.
These Structalit® adhesives from Panacol generate very high bond strength with materials typically used in the electronics industry. They can also adhere very well to LCP (liquid crystal polymer) and other high-tech plastics with low surface energy. All three adhesives possess high purity and low ion content which complies with international standards for electronic and microelectronic component assembly.
The new Structalit® 5511 is suitable for connector sealing (adhesive shown in light blue in the graphic).
Torrington, CT/25 February 2021
New high-performance frame-and-fill adhesives
A new range of high-performance adhesives for frame-and-fill applications on printed circuit boards is now available at Panacol-USA.
Frame-and-fill processes are used to protect highly complex areas on electronic circuit boards. In the first step, a highly viscous barrier – the so-called frame – is applied. In the next step, this area is quickly filled with lower viscosity filler material – the fill. With this precise process, areas on the circuit board can be protected from mechanical impact factors. The combination of frame-and-fill materials allows the application of minimum barrier and potting heights and cures to a homogeneous coating. Panacol's new frame-and-fill adhesives are perfectly matched so that the frame and fill areas can be optimally dispensed wet-on-wet without the still-liquid adhesives leading to undesired flowing on the PCB.
The frame material, Structalit® 5704, is a black, thermally curable and single-component epoxy. This frame and glob top compound features excellent bead stability and high glass transition temperature of 150°C up to 190°C, depending on the curing parameters and the layer thicknesses. When using Structalit® 5704, no bleeding effects occur. Due to the very low ion content of less than 20 ppm, Structalit® 5704 is suitable for chip encapsulation on electronic circuit boards.
As a fill material, Panacol has developed a range of adhesives with different rheological properties. The adhesives Structalit® 5717 to Structalit® 5721 are formulated with optimized flow behavior, so that the adhesives can be used on various chip and bonding wire geometries due to the differently adjusted viscosities. Since the fills have the same chemical base as the frame material, the excellent physical and chemical properties of high glass transition range, ion purity, temperature stability and minimal shrinkage behavior are also found in the fillls.
Once cured, Structalit® 5704 and the matching fill of the Structalit® 5717-5721 series form a black, opaque and scratch-resistant coating. These properties together with a temperature resistance of up to 200°C ensure maximum reliability.
A frame of black Structalit® 5704 is filled with a black filler material on a PCB
More information on our new frame and fill adhesives:
| Adhesive | Viscosity [mPas] | Base | Curing | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structalit® 5704 | 60,000-100,000 (Rheometer, 25 °C, 10s^-1) | epoxy | thermal |
black color stable frame suitable in combination with Structalit 5717-5721 no bleeding very low ion content (<10ppm) high glass transition temperature |
| Structalit® 5717 | 3,000-8,000 (Rheometer, 25°C, 10s^-1) | epoxy | thermal |
Black color, very good flowability High glass transition temperature No bleeding Very low ionic content (<10ppm) Suitable for semiconductors |
| Structalit® 5719 | 7,000-11,000 (Rheometer, 25°C, 5s^-1) | epoxy | thermal |
Very good flowability High glass transition temperature No bleeding Very low ionic content (<10ppm) Suitable for semiconductors |
| Structalit® 5720 | 10,000-15,000 (Rheometer, 25°C, 5s^-1) | epoxy | thermal |
Very good flowability High glass transition temperature No bleeding Very low ionic content (<10ppm) suitable for semiconductors |
| Structalit® 5721 | 15,000-20,000 | epoxy | thermal |
Very good flowability High glass transition temperature No bleeding Very low ionic content (<10ppm) Suitable for semiconductors |
Torrington, CT/26 January 2021
Smart system solution for needle bonding
A main field of application for adhesives in medical systems is needle bonding and syringe assembly in high volume production. Optimally matched processes are essential for reliable bonding. Panacol, Hönle and bdtronic partner to ensure that precise adhesive dosing, capillary flow and curing in seconds with UV light work hand in hand.
As the needles are produced in large quantities rapid and reliable bonding is essential. In addition to their mechanical bond strength, the adhesives used must allow high-precision production and permanent joining and must withstand various sterilization methods. Panacol’s UV curable Vitralit® adhesives exactly meet these requirements. Vitralit® adhesives are available in various viscosity ranges to perfectly fit the design of the needle hub and fill the gap between the hub and the needle. The material of the hub and needle also affects the choice of the adhesive: Many adhesives are UV-curing, which requires the use of transparent and UV-permeable materials. For materials that block UV light, such as polycarbonates, long-wave LED curable adhesives are recommended.
All Vitralit® adhesives recommended for needle bonding are solvent-free and certified USP Class VI and/or ISO 10993 for use in medical equipment. In addition, high needle extraction forces were measured with all needle bonding adhesives even after several sterilization cycles. For visual quality inspection, fluorescent versions of our medical grade adhesives are also available.
The choice of the adhesives requires a matching dispensing system for reliable and precise dispensing in a rapid production environment.
The high quality demands required for medical devices, as this needle bonding application, confirms the choice for bdtronic’s volumetric dispensing equipment. With the mini-dis solution provided by bdtronic, dispensing in microliter range is made easy, regardless of the adhesive viscosity. Thanks to the continuous volumetric dispensing, the dispensing is pulsation free ensuring optimal process speed, repeatability and accuracy.
Finally, the choice of the UV curing equipment depends on the adhesive and the wavelength which triggers polymerization. For needle bonding with Vitralit® products you can use either UV-A or visible LED light.
Due to a special LED assembly and an own optimized electric power supply, Hönle LED Powerline LC guarantees a high-intensive irradiation for fastest curing and shortest cycle times. In addition, the irradiation time can be selected in a range of 0.01 – 99.99 sec and thus precisely adapted to the process requirements.
Hönle LED Powerline heads have a compact design for an easy integration into any production line. The high-intensive, water-cooled LED-UV is suitable for clean room operation.
More information on dispensing equipment from bdtronic and uv light curing systems from Dr. Honle
Read more about our needle bonding solutions
Torrington, CT / 23 November 2020
New dual-curing potting compound for piezoceramics
Panacol is expanding its portfolio of dual-curing acrylic adhesives with the introduction of Vitralit® UD 8052 F. This material was developed for piezo actuators and sensors. It possesses a particularly high tear resistance for bonding ceramics and plastics.
Vitralit® UD 8052 F is a low viscosity, one-component UV curable adhesive. It is jettable, transparent, and fluoresces under UV light. Customized versions with different colors are available to facilitate improved process control. Its jet dispense capability makes high UPH (units per hour) values achievable, which is why Vitralit® UD 8052 F is the perfect choice for consumer electronics applications.
This potting compound can be cured in just a few seconds with UV light (320nm - 390nm) or visible light (405nm). The fluorescing adhesive allows in-line process control with short-wave light for maximum productivity. In areas that cannot be reached by light, Vitralit® UD 8052 F post cures with atmospheric moisture, and thus polymerizes reliably into a flexible potting and glob top compound.
Its high tear resistance after curing has been optimized for bonding ceramic components to plastic, compensating for the different expansion coefficients of the bonded materials. Thus Vitralit® UD 8052 F is particularly suitable as a protective coating and for applications subject to tensile and compressive stresses. As a potting compound, it features a low halogen content, it is flexible and offers protection against corrosion and other environmental influences.
Download technical datasheet for Vitralit® UD 8052 F
Read more about adhesive application in electronics
A strand on a piezo actuator protected with fluorescing Vitralit® UD 8052 F
Torrington, CT / 1 October 2020
Panacol and Honle develop new system solution for filament winding processes
With the newly developed Vitralit® UD 1405 adhesive, Panacol has created an innovative adhesive system for fibre and filament winding. For high efficiency, Vitralit® UD 1405 adhesive can be applied during the winding process and immediately cured with high intensity LED curing systems from Dr. Hönle AG. This adhesive and curing system is ideal for carbon or glass fibre filament winding associated with Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) or Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) manufacturing processes.
Vitralit® UD 1405 can be used to wrap components such as hybrid rotor shafts for electric motors and high-voltage surge arresters. The adhesive-coated fibre-reinforced windings can be quickly cured with UV/Visible light. This innovative winding process is extremely space and time saving, and can produce significant processing cost savings.
Panacol’s Vitralit® UD 1405 is a transparent, solvent-free, one-component epoxy. Due to its low viscosity, Vitralit® UD 1405 has very good wetting properties. It can be cured in seconds by irradiation with UV (365nm) or Visible (405nm) light wavelengths. Depending on the fibre material and the wavelength used, layer thicknesses of several millimetres can be achieved exclusively by UV/Visible light curing. This epoxy can also be thermally cured after UV exposure to ensure that a complete cure is secured in areas shadowed from the UV light. For example, fibres or filaments can first be pulled through an adhesive bath, then wound onto the rotor or respective cylinder, and cured with UV or visible light. A secondary thermal cure will ensure that the layers of coated windings below the surface become fully cured.
After curing, Vitralit® UD 1405 is electrically insulating, shows minimal shrinkage and remains resistant at temperatures from -40° to 180°C. A glass transition temperature of over 130°C ensures reliable performance even under dynamic load at elevated temperatures.
For the most efficient UV curing system for fibre and filament winding processes, the LED Powerline AC/IC 820 HP from UV specialist Honle is the perfect choice. With intensities of up to 16,000 mW/cm², this LED system ensures very fast curing. Its light emission window is available in two standard sizes, 82 mm x 20 mm and 122 mm x 20 mm, which can be extended without gaps by stringing together multiple modules. When developing the LED Powerline AC/IC 820 HP, special attention was paid to a slim design. This makes it ideal for use where space is at a premium, such as automated winding equipment.
The powerful LED Powerline AC/IC 820 HP can be powered and controlled using the optionally available LED powerdrive IC as a plug&play solution, or by using a customer supplied external power supply and PLC. This makes the LED Powerline an ideal solution for integrating high power LED curing systems into automated assembly processes.
With new epoxy Vitralit® UD 1405 filament windings can be uv cured within seconds
31 August 2020
New UV Adhesive for Decorations and Dome Coatings
UV adhesive Vitralit® UC 6685 was formulated by Panacol specifically for decorations on plastic, glass or metal. Due to its slight magnifying property, the transparent adhesive produces a high-quality image of the structures and illustrations underneath.
Vitralit® UC 6685 is a transparent, UV-curing adhesive based on epoxy resin. Being one-component the adhesive is easy to dispense. Its viscosity makes it suitable for decorative applications on flacons and bottles or for dome coatings, an elegant protective coating for key rings, lapel pins, buttons, name tags, pens and jewelry, for example.
Under UV light in the wavelength range from 320 nm to 390 nm, Vitralit® UC 6685 can be cured in just a few seconds, enabling a high cycle rate in the production process. The in-house UV and LED UV systems of Dr. Hönle are perfectly matched to the adhesive for particularly fast and easy curing under UV light.
After curing, Vitralit® UC 6685 is very hard and scratch-resistant, it is characterized by its brilliant transparency and does not yellow as it ages.
Vitralit® UC 6685 can create drop effects or domings on glass bottles
18 June 2020
Adhesives for cell contacting systems and battery packs
Panacol has developed specially formulated UV adhesives that protect welded joints on cell contacting systems and battery packs of electric cars from corrosion. The flexible adhesives enable vibration-resistant connections and have a low ion content.
High-performance cell contacting systems (CCS), which combine individual lithium-ion battery cells for hybrid and electric vehicles to form battery packs, are often connected by welded strands or wires. To protect these welded joints from corrosion, Panacol has developed special low-ion UV adhesives that are applied as protective coatings. These adhesives provide additional mechanical support when subjected to vibrations and can compensate for thermal expansion of the different materials.
UV-curing adhesives Vitralit® UV 2113 and Vitralit® UV 2114 are characterized by very high adhesion to many materials and meet the requirements of the automotive industry in terms of media and temperature resistance. The rheological properties of both Vitralit® UV 2113 and Vitralit® UV 2114 can be adapted to individual customer requirements. Fluorescent adhesive variations for optical process control are also available.
In just a few seconds, these adhesives can be cured with light in the UVA or visible range. Both gas discharge lamps and LED spot systems can be used for curing. Perfectly matched to Panacol adhesives are the UV and LED UV curing systems from Dr. Hönle, for example the high-intensity LED Powerline AC/IC HP.
For complex CCS geometries with shadowed areas, dual curing Vitralit® UD 8050 is the perfect choice. After UV irradiation, this ion-pure acrylate adhesive post-cures in the shadowed areas by reacting with humidity in the air.
Download technical datasheets of Vitralit® UV 2113, Vitralit® UV 2114 and Vitralit® UD 8050
More information on bonding applications for battery packs and cell contacting systems
Blue adhesive covers the welding points of a cell contacting system to protect against vibration and corrosion (click to enlarge)
Biocompatible adhesive withstands high heat input
The epoxy resin based Vitralit® 1605 is particularly unique due to its high glass transition temperature and is therefore versatile for applications with high heat input. The biocompatible adhesive cures under UV light and is suitable for medical device assembly.
The one-component adhesive Vitralit® 1605 from Panacol is transparent and very easy to dispense. Its adhesion to glass and metal is excellent, which is why it can be used for fixing glass and rod lenses in endoscopes or for bonding lens stacks, for example.
The cationic Vitralit® 1605 can be cured under UV light in the wavelength range from 320 nm to 390 nm. It also features a thermal initiator that enables secondary curing of shadowed areas. The UV lamps from Dr. Hönle AG are well-matched for this adhesive, delivering fast and consistent curing processes.
When fully cured, Vitralit® 1605 is characterized by excellent chemical resistance and very low shrinkage. In addition, it has a very high glass transition temperature of 150°C and a low coefficient of thermal expansion. This provides the ability to bond components that require maximum stability during elevated operating temperatures. Furthermore Vitralit® 1605 can withstand the typical sterilization processes. Due to these characteristics, as well as its certification according ISO 10993-5, Vitralit® 1605 is especially suitable for bonding in medical technology.
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Blue markings show the exemplary application of the Vitralit® 1605 adhesive for bonding rod lenses in endoscopes.
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New thermally conductive adhesive for heat sensitive components
The new Elecolit® 6607 adhesive from Panacol is thermally conductive and can be oven cured at temperatures as low as 80°C. It is characterised by excellent metal adhesion and is electrically insulating.
Elecolit® 6607 is an epoxy resin-based adhesive filled with aluminium oxide. It is a one-component adhesive and due to its flow characteristics, it can be applied by dispenser, screen printing or spatula.
Since Elecolit® 6607 cures at temperatures as low as 80°C, even heat-sensitive components can be bonded together. Curing at higher temperatures will shorten the curing time.
After curing, the light gray adhesive insulates electrically and provides excellent heat dissipation. Due to its properties, Elecolit® 6607 is particularly suitable for bonding metal components and heat sinks to electronic circuit boards.
New adhesive Elecolit® 6607 is thermally conductive and can be cured from temperatures of 80°C.
New autoclavable UV coating
Vitralit® 2028 from Panacol is a new UV curable coating that is resistant to chemicals and is autoclavable. It is a flexible coating material that can be cured in two ways, UV or heat.
The transparent epoxy Vitralit® 2028 is easy to dispense because of its low viscosity. Nevertheless, it enables a clean edge finish without bleeding. It is therefore ideally suited as a flexible protective coating.
Vitralit® 2028 can be cured with light energy in the UV range from 320nm to 390nm. UV curing devices from the UV equipment manufacturer Dr. Hoenle are particularly suitable for an optimal UV curing process. The special feature of the adhesive is its thermal initiator, which allows secondary curing of shadowed areas using an oven.
The coating surface is very dry after UV curing, so coated components can be processed immediately. The final strength of the UV coating is achieved when the it cools down to ambient temperature. Once fully cured, Vitralit® 2028 is transparent and resistant to chemicals and is suitable for autoclaving. This material is ideal as a protective coating for wires in coil windings as well as other applications requiring protective coatings.
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Vitralit® 2028 is used as the coating of a coil winding to protect against chemicals.
New UV-adhesive with low halogen content
With Vitralit® UC 1536 Panacol is launching another low-halogen UV adhesive for the electronics industry. Due to its low ion-content, it is ideal for semiconductor production. The new very stable, high-gloss, transparent adhesive cures within a few seconds.
The adhesive Vitralit® UC 1536 is an epoxy-based adhesive, which hardens very quickly under UV-light. Due to its high viscosity, it is particularly suitable for applications that require dimensional stability within the production process.
When exposed to light energy in the UVA range from 320 to 390 nm, the Vitralit® UC 1536 adhesive can be cured within seconds. Panacol offers a broad line of suitable curing devices from Dr. Hönle that can create customized solutions for the processing of Vitralit® UC 1536. UV bonding and curing solutions are available for every application from a single source!
Vitralit® UC 1536 cures to an optically clear and high-gloss surface, which is very hard and scratch-resistant. Even at high operating temperature, the adhesive remains very clear and keeps its transparent brilliance. Characterized with a very low ion-content, Vitralit® UC 1536 is ideally suitable for semiconductors. A very successful application for this adhesive involves bonding glass lenses to CMOS sensors.
Individual parts of camera modules are fixed with adhesive such as Vitralit® UC 1536
Fast curing epoxy adhesive enables high efficiency cosmetic packaging
The new epoxy-based adhesive Vitralit® UC 6025 from Panacol optimizes automated assembly processes. It can be applied and cured very quickly due to its accommodating dispensing properties.
Especially designed for the cosmetics industry, Vitralit® UC 6025 has an optimal viscosity for gap-filling applications. The one-component epoxy adhesive is odourless and easy to dispense. Its controllability and fast curing properties make Vitralit® UC 6025 suitable for applications requiring a high performance.
Vitralit® UC 6025 can be cured with UV or visible light in just a few seconds. The adhesive curing process can be further optimized by using UV/LED curing equipment from Dr. Hönle. The fluorescing version of the adhesive, Vitralit® UC 6025 F, allows in-line process control for maximum productivity.
Once cured, the adhesive has high adhesion to ABS, aluminium and glass. These properties and lack of odour make Vitralit® UC 6025 ideal for applications in the cosmetics industry. Application examples include bonding lipstick applicators or bottle lids.
New epoxy adhesive Vitralit® UC 6025 is the perfect bonding solution for high volume production of plastic packagings
New biocompatible adhesive for plastics fluoresces orange
A new orange fluorescent UV adhesive from Panacol is specially formulated for bonding plastics: Vitralit® 7311 FO is certified according to USP Class VI standards which makes it the perfect solution for bonding medical devices.
Vitralit® 7311 FO is a low viscosity, transparent acrylic adhesive that cures under UV or visible light. It offers very high bond strength to many plastics including PC, PVC, PMMA or ABS, and also to materials such as glass and stainless steel. Thanks to its very low viscosity and capillary flow characteristics, Vitralit® 7311 FO is suited for bonding large surfaces as well as applications with narrow gaps.
Under low intensity black light (365 nm wavelength), Vitralit® 7311 FO fluoresces orange. This allows in-line inspection for quality control. The bright fluorescence is highly contrasting with plastics possessing a natural blue fluorescence or color. Optimum curing results can be achieved with LED curing equipment with a wavelength of 405 nm, especially the UV-LED equipment Bluepoint LED eco from Hoenle. Bluepoint LED eco can be equipped with both wavelengths, serving both processes. Thanks to modern photo initiators Vitralit® 7311 FO can be cured – especially in high volume production – within seconds.
Once cured, Vitralit® 7311 FO is humidity and alcohol resistant. Vitralit® 7311 FO has been tested and certified according to USP Class VI standards. The product is compatible to common sterilization processes like autoclaving, gamma radiation, E-Beam or ETO and well suited for use in the assembly of disposable medical devices.
Vitralit® 7311 FO fluoreces orange.
26 August 2019
New crystal-clear UV adhesive for semiconductor production
At this year’s BondExpo Panacol will present Vitralit® UC 1535, a new transparent adhesive specifically designed for use in electronics. It hardens with UV light within a few seconds and can be used for semiconductor production due to its low ion content.
The Vitralit® UC 1535 is an epoxy-based UV-curing adhesive that hardens very fast. It is easy to dispense and non shear-thinning. In just a few seconds, the adhesive can be cured with radiation in the UVA range from 320 to 390 nm. For a fast and efficient curing, the broad spectrum and UV/LED systems from Dr. Hoenle AG are highly recommended.
The adhesive was especially designed for the assembly and production of electronic and optomechanical components. For example, the new Vitralit® UC 1535 is being used to bond glass lenses in optical systems. Once cured the adhesive features a transparent, optically clear and brilliant surface, which is very hard and scratch-resistant. Vitralit® UC 1535 is non-yellowing and remains optically clear even when exposed to high temperatures. Because of its low ion content the adhesive can be used for semiconductor applications.
Visit us at the BondExpo in Stuttgart, Germany from the 7th to the 10th of October 2019 at booth 6420 in hall 6!
Vitalit® UC 1535 from Panacol is designed for the assembly and production of electronic and optomechanical components.
New optically clear adhesive
Panacol developed a new optically clear adhesive: Vitralit® 50004. The new adhesive is a one-component uv curable acrylic adhesive with ultra-low viscosity, which is used for bonding displays and laminating optics.
Vitralit® 50004 adheres specifically to a variety of substrates including coated glass, PET and other plastics and films. It possesses a very low viscosity that facilitates fast filling of cavities without air entrapment. The adhesives cures quickly with minimal shrinkage for less residual stress between substrates.
Large-surface bonding or lamination of displays can be optimized by using Hoenle’s high-performance and energy efficient LED Spot 100 curing system which is perfectly matched to the photoinitiators of Vitralit® 50004.The alignment of the LEDs of the Spot 100 ensures high intensity and homogeneous light distribution. The LED Spot 100 heads can be mounted together without gaps to match the size of the display being bonded.
Once cured, Vitralit® 50004 is very soft. Thermal stresses between dissimilar substrates can be neutralized without causing delamination. It’s high degree of flexibility enhances performance through repeated thermal excursions. The cured adhesive is optically clear and non-yellowing with excellent light transmission.
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LOCA adhesives from Panacol are the perfect solution for serial production of displays and touchscreens
New Panacol adhesives cure with uv/moisture
Panacol developed a variety of new adhesive products with low ion content which cure with uv light and moisture. These products were specially formulated for applications in the electronics and consumer electronics industry, where heat sensitive parts must be assembled.
Vitralit® UD 8050 is a one-component acrylic adhesive, which can be used as an encapsulant to protect electronic components on PCBs. Vitralit® UD 8050 can be cured with uv or visible light. Moisture postcuring ensures full cure in shadowed areas or deeper layers of the adhesive, which cannot be reached by light.
For specific requirements several versions of the adhesive are available: Vitralit® UD 8050 MV F allows enhanced flow control and focused dispensing on each component thanks to its shear-thinning behavior. Its low ion content prevents cor-rosion on electronic components. For superior process control Vitralit® UD 8050 MV F contains a fluorescent marker.
For jetting, the low viscosity version Vitralit® UD 8050 LV is the perfect solution. Thanks to its easy dispensing and fast curing Vitralit® UD 8050 LV is very conven-ient for applications in the production of consumer electronics where a high throughput is needed.
By default, the adhesive is transparent, but it is also available in blue or fluorescing versions. Other colors are available on request.
Blue uv-moisture curing adhesive is used as encapsulant for electronic components
New thermally conductive, electrically insulating epoxy adhesives
New outstanding adhesives in Panacol´s product line are the thermosetting, one-component epoxy resin adhesives with very good heat-conducting properties and very high metal adhesion. These adhesives were specially formulated to meet the increasing demands for bonding and dissipating heat from power electronics.
Elecolit® 6603 for example is augmented with mineral-based fillers which ensure high electrical insulation. Comparable dielectric strength is usually only achieved by thermally conductive adhesive tapes. As an added benefit, the adhesive is resistant to constant heat stress up to 200° C.
Elecolit® 6603 is slightly flexible and can also be used as a potting compound. It features very good flow behavior and can be processed via screen printing, with a dispenser, spreading knife or a spatula.
Variations of this adhesive are available that offer greater rigidity and several selections of viscosity ranges. Depending on the individual application adhesives with higher heat conductivity or higher dielectric strength are available.
Thermally conductive adhesives from Panacol feature a wide range of characteristics
New Adhesive for Bonding Displays
Panacol introduces a newly developed acrylate adhesive for bonding displays. Vitralit® UD 8540 is very soft after curing, providing the ability to intercept thermal stresses between dissimilar substrates.
Vitralit® UD 8540 is a one-component, UV-curing acrylic adhesive. It features a dual curing component which reacts to atmospheric moisture. Thus shadow zones within the display frame can also be cured reliably.
Vitralit® UD 8540 exhibits excellent adhesion to glass and PMMA, which makes it the perfect solution to bond glass/glass or glass/PMMA displays. For bonding glass/PC a specially formulated version of this adhesive is available. Both adhesive variations are free of solvents and silicones.
Large-surface bonding or lamination of displays can be optimized by using Hoenle’s high-performance and energy efficient LED Spot 100 curing system. The LED Spot 100 is perfectly matched to the photoinitiators of Vitralit® UD 8540.The alignment of its LEDs ensures high intensity and homogeneous light distribution, which is of utmost importance for display bonding. The LED Spot 100 heads can be mounted together without gaps to match the size of the display being bonded.
After curing Vitralit® UD 8540 is very soft with a hardness in the Shore 00 range. Thermal stresses between dissimilar substrates can be neutralized without causing delamination. The cured adhesive is transparent and non-yellowing.
Vitralit® UD 8540 is used for manufacturing displays
New Potting Compound With Excellent Flow Properties
Panacol has developed a new potting compound with medium viscosity and small filler particle size: Structalit® 5894-1 is the perfect choice for large-volume potting or glob top sealing of power electronics.
Structalit® 5894-1 is a one-component, black epoxy resin. During application it features optimum flow properties, due to its combination of optimized viscosity and small particle size of fillers. As an additional benefit, the low filler weight makes Structalit® 5894-1 less abrasive during application.
Structalit® 5894-1 cures rapidly when exposed to heat, which allows faster processing of large-volume electronic component potting and sealing. Once cured, the compound provides a smooth and level surface which is at the same time shock- and scratch-resistant.
Potting compound Structalit® 5894-1 provides smooth and level surfaces
New black epoxy underfiller
Panacol has developed a new epoxy-based underfiller. Structalit® 8202 is a low viscosity one-part adhesive with a high capillary flow filling the narrowest gaps.
Structalit® 8202 is a high performance underfill material designed for chip stack packages and BGA. It is a one part, black colored epoxy with low viscosity which flows into the narrowest gaps. Special features of this product are its low coefficient of thermal expansion and high glass transition temperature. This makes Structalit® 8202 stable at high temperatures, allowing usage in reflow processes.
Structalit® 8202 cures rapidly under the influence of heat. The underfiller can also be cured during reflow processes. Due to its very good compatibility with most leadfree solders the adhesive cures completely even if it gets into contact with residues from flux agents.
Once cured, the material provides excellent mechanical properties to protect solder joints during thermal cycling. Structalit® 8202 is RoHS compliant and meets electronic grade standards (less than 900ppm Cl-).
New underfill Structalit® 8202 flows into the narrowest gaps
New, flexible adhesive for PEEK
Panacol has developed an extremely flexible adhesive, which adheres particularly well to hard to bond plastics including PEEK: Vitralit® UV 4802 is a one-component acrylic system that cures very fast when exposed to light.
Vitralit® UV 4802 is a light curing adhesive based on acrylate resin, which features excellent adhesion to many plastics such as PEEK, PEN and TPU, that are typically hard to bond with conventional adhesives. This adhesive also adheres very well to ceramics and glass. Vitralit® UV 4802 is highly resistant to heat: tests have shown that the adhesive keeps its soft and flexible characteristics even after being exposed to temperatures of 150°C for seven days. Thanks to its high flexibility the adhesive is perfectly suited for bonding thin and bendable materials.
Vitralit® UV 4802 is of pink colour and cures within seconds under a UV or visible light source. Both gas discharge lamps and LEDs like the LED SPOT 100 from Hoenle are suitable for curing. Once cured, the adhesive fluoresces which enables inspection of the bondline under black light.
New flexible and bendable adhesive for bonding PEEK
New low-odour high-performance adhesive from Panacol
Panacol has a new two-component high-performance structural adhesive in its product range: Penloc® GTN is an easy to process methyl acrylate based low-odour adhesive that can be used in a wide variety of applications.
Penloc® GTN adheres especially well to brass, ceramics, steel, aluminium, PVC and similar materials. The performance adhesive boasts a high power transmission capability and excellent thermal stability. It is both flexible and offers superior adhesion. Compared to other methyl acrylate adhesives, it has the advantages of a low odour formation and a long processing time of ten to 15 minutes.
To allow effective monitoring of blending quality, the two components of Penloc® GTN have different colours that, applied thinly, change to a grey, almost colourless surface as the blend cures. Penloc® GTN can be conveniently dispensed from a handy 50 ml double cartridge or from drums connected to dispensing apparatus.
Structural adhesive Penloc® GTN
New Medical Grade Epoxy Adhesive
Panacol adds epoxy-based adhesive Structalit® 8801 to its portfolio of medical grade adhesives. The biocompatible adhesive was specially designed for bonding temperature-sensitive substrates as it cures quickly at low temperatures.
Structalit® 8801 is a single-component adhesive based on epoxy resin. Due to its viscosity characteristics it is perfectly suited as a potting or filling material. The beige-coloured adhesive possesses high chemical resistance against common cleaning agents used for medical devices, including isopropyl alcohol. It develops high bond strength with ceramics, metals and many plastics. For example, Structalit® 8801 is successfully being used as a potting compound for sensors in medtech devices.
Structalit® 8801 cures very quickly at low oven temperatures. At 100°C this adhesive will fully cure in only a few minutes.
For applications in medical devices Structalit® 8801 is certified according to ISO 10993-5 standards. The adhesive is 100% solvent free and compatible with common sterilization processes such as autoclaving, gamma irradiation, E-beam and EtO.
Structalit® 8801 is used for potting of sensors
New super-fast curing SMD adhesive
Specially designed for attaching SMDs on circuit boards, Panacol has developed new fast curing epoxy adhesive Structalit® 5610. Due to its high viscosity the adhesive is well-suited for screen printing. The new adhesive will be first shown at this years’s Productronica in Munich.
Structalit® 5610 is a red-colored epoxy adhesive which makes a perfect contrast to green circuit boards. The one-component adhesive is easily applied via dispenser, screen printing or needle transfer.
The SMD adhesive cures thermally within minutes, even at low temperatures. At the same time it is highly temperature-resistant: Temporarily it can be exposed to temperatures up to 280° C, making it the perfect adhesive for reflow soldering.
Once cured, Structalit® 5610 is extremely shock-resistant and features very high adhesion to FR4 circuit boards, to metals and to epoxy-based mold materials.
For more information visit us at Productronica in Munich in hall A4, stand 465!
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Dots of Structalit® 5610 were applied via screen printing
New epoxy resin UV adhesive for dome coatings
At this year’s BondExpo, Panacol is presenting its latest development: Vitralit® UC 6686 – a UV-curing epoxy resin adhesive. Extremely hard and scratch-resistant, it is perfect for dome coatings and for decorating glass and plastics.
Vitralit® UC 6686 is an epoxy resin based single-component adhesive, which cures rapidly under UV light. Developed especially for dome coatings, its high viscosity makes it ideal for automatic dispensing and application with precise pattern.
Once cured, Vitralit® UC 6686 is extremely hard and scratch-resistant and has a transparent, brilliant high-gloss surface that does not yellow. It adheres especially well to glass, plastics and metals and has already been successfully used to in the decoration of glass perfume bottles.
The adhesive can be cured with both UV gas discharge lamps and UV LED lamps. Very good adhesion of applications over a large surface can be achieved with Hönle’s LED Spot 100 at a wavelength of 365 nm.
Visit us at the BondExpo in Stuttgart, Germany in Hall 6, Stand 6420!
Vitralit UC 6686 is well suited for applying decorative reliefs on glass bottles
Precision spraying of maskings and conformal coatings
The new preeflow® eco-SPRAY precision volume dispenser from ViscoTec makes for even and fast application of Panacol maskings and conformal coatings. The new technology yields perfect results with exceptional edge sharpness whether spraying low- or high-viscosity UV adhesives.
Spraying high-viscosity adhesives from Panacol onto large surfaces at more than 10,000 mPa becomes child’s play with the eco-SPRAY from ViscoTec: the new dispenser makes short work even of highly viscous and stable materials, such as Panacol’s liquid seal Vitralit® FIPG 60102 or masking compound Vitralit® MASK 20102, which is specially formulated for temporary coatings. The purely volumetric dosing of the eco-SPRAY system uses the endless piston principle to precisely meter and apply exact amounts regardless of their viscosity and supply pressure.
To achieve the required layer thickness, the applied amount can be changed simply by changing the air pressure, the adhesive volume, the distance to the substrate or the speed of application. The eco-SPRAY is intuitive in use and can be adapted to different materials and dosing processes with a range of supplied needle diameters and air caps.
Capable of handling viscous adhesives, the eco-SPRAY has also proven suitable for spraying and vaporizing low-viscosity conformal coatings. The two products used here were Vitralit® 2004 F and Vitralit® 2007 F – both dual-curing epoxy resin based adhesives. With the eco-SPRAY, both of these adhesives can be applied as surface coatings with high edge sharpness and cured in a continuous process with UV flood lamp, for example from Hönle’s UVAPRINT range. Here, the arc length can be ideally adapted to the PCB’s width.
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Panacol's masking adhesives are easily sprayed with Viscotec's eco-SPRAY
New structural adhesive cures at low temperatures
Panacol introduces newly developed structural adhesive Structalit® 8801 T, which cures rapidly at low temperatures. The epoxy adhesive was specially formulated for temperature-sensitive applications in electronics, as well as automotive and aerospace industries.
Structalit® 8801 T is an all-purpose beige-colored single-component epoxy adhesive. It is ideally suited for potting applications in electronic components. Its excellent chemical resistance against oils and fuels makes it the perfect choice for bonding applications in the automotive and aerospace industry. Structalit® 8801 T has been successfully used in applications where strong resistance to hot kerosene and brake fluids was needed.
Due to its shear thinning properties Structalit® 8801 T offers improved flow control and the ability for precise dispensing on components surfaces. This adhesive develops high bond strength on ceramics, metals and many plastics.
Structalit® 8801 T cures very quickly at low oven temperatures. At 100°C this adhesive will fully cure in only a few minutes. Induction curing processes can be used to cure Structalit® 8801 T on ferromagnetic substances.
New shear-thinning adhesive Structalit® 8801 T cures at low temperatures
New Glob Top adhesives
Specially for the consumer and general electronics industry, Panacol has developed two new adhesives with a low halogen content: Vitralit® UD 8050 and Structalit® 8838 provide encapsulation of electronic components on PCBs.
Vitralit® UD 8050 is an acrylic-based one-component adhesive which, thanks to its easy dispensing ability and rapid curing, is especially suitable for use in the consumer electronics sector, in which a high throughput is necessary.
Exposed to UV light, Vitralit® UD 8050 cures within seconds. Being dual UV and moisture curing, Vitralit® UD 8050 will also fully cure in shadowed areas not reached by the UV light, thereby increasing the performance of the hardened adhesive. For enhanced process control, a version with fluorescent marker is also available.
Structalit® 8838 is a black epoxy-based one-component adhesive. Its key characteristics are a low glass transition temperature, good flexibility and fast thermal curing. Once cured, Structalit® 8838 is the perfect solution for flexible encapsulation of electronic components. Temperature and moisture tests have proved that the adhesive does not impair the properties of individual components.
Both Vitralit® UD 8050 and Structalit® 8838 allow better flow control and precise dispensing on individual components due to their intrinsic viscosity. Both of these adhesives are compatible with fluxing agent and can therefore ensure full, effective curing on electronic components. With a low halogen content, they fulfil international electronic grade standards regarding corrosion prevention of electronic components.
Download (preliminary) data sheets about Vitralit® UD 8050 and Structalit® 8838
A fluorescent version of dual curing adhesive Vitralit UD 8050
New UV-adhesive for elastomeric bonds
At the BondExpo in Stuttgart/Germany Panacol presents a new solvent free UV-adhesive. Vitralit® VBB-2N LV features low viscosity and is ideally suited for bonding elastomeric materials.
Due to its extremely low viscosity Vitralit® VBB-2N LV is suitable for large area bonding as well as applications where the gap size is very small. When cured, it demonstrates excellent flexibility and environmental stability. Vitralit® VBB-2N LV is a solvent-free transparent adhesive and provides very good adhesion to most elastomeric materials like TPE (Thermal Plastic Elastomer) and rubber (natural rubber latex, NBR, SBR etc).
If at least one assembly material is transparent, Vitralit® VBB-2N LV cures in seconds with UV-A light to produce a strong and reliable bond. UV-blocking materials like polycarbonate can be cured due to the adhesive’s ability to cure with visible light (>400nm). Both gas discharge lamps and LEDs are suitable for curing. Excellent curing results were achieved with the 405nm Blue Point LED light from Dr. Hoenle AG.
For use in medical applications Panacol can provide an alternative product with similar properties that meets the requirements for USP Class VI and is compatible with sterilization by autoclaving, gamma irradiation and EtO.
Panacol-Elosol GmbH, a member of the global Hoenle group, is an international supplier of adhesives with a broad product range that includes UV curable adhesives, structural adhesives, and conductive adhesives. Panacol is also a reliable provider of UV processing systems, supported by Dr. Hoenle AG. Hoenle is a global technology leader and manufacturer of industrial UV curing devices and systems. At BondExpo in Stuttgart, Panacol presents its high tech products for various applications.
Download technical data sheet about Vitralit® VBB-2N LV
Two substrates bonded with new UV-adhesive Vitralit VBB-2N LV
New plastic adhesive with multiple viscosity options
Panacol introduces a newly developed UV adhesive, which is specially formulated for bonding plastics and will be available in three different viscosities.
The appropriate viscosity can be chosen depending on the application: Vitralit® 7311 is extremely low viscosity and thus the perfect choice for very tight bond gaps. Vitralit® 7311 T is a mid-range viscosity version, and Vitralit® 7311 Gel features high viscosity, non-flowing properties.
All three variations of Vitralit® 7311 provide excellent adhesion to most plastics like PC, PVC and PMMA, as well as to metal and glass. Vitralit® 7311 is transparent and non-yellowing. It is resistant to alcohols and humidity. Once cured, the adhesive will be visco-plastic. For use in medical applications Vitralit® 7311 is currently being tested according to USP Class VI and DIN ISO 10993-4/-5 standards.
Vitralit® 7311 cures in seconds with ultraviolet or visible light. For excellent curing results high intensity LEDs at 405 nm wavelength are recommended. This wavelength also permits the bonding of UV blocked materials like polycarbonate. Vitralit® 7311, as an example, can be utilized for needle bonding in medical device manufacturing. Cured with a Bluepoint LED eco light source from UV manufacturer Hönle, Vitralit® 7311 achieves high bond strength in less than a second, providing reliable and durable bonds.
Download the technical data sheets: Vitralit® 7311, Vitralit® 7311 T and Vitralit® 7311 Gel
Vitralit® 7311 is the perfect choice for bonding needles
New UV-adhesive for plastic bonds
At the Medtec show in Stuttgart/Germany Panacol presents a new adhesive from its successful Vitralit® UV 4050s series: Vitralit® UV 4050 MV features medium viscosity and is best suited for bonding plastics, especially for medtech applications.
With 450 to 650 mPas Vitralit® UV 4050 MV is of medium viscosity. When cured it shows a very good flexibility and an excellent stability. This transparent adhesive has a very low shrinkage of only 2%.
The newly developed adhesive provides excellent adhesion to most plastics like PVC, ABS, SAN and PC, as well as to stainless steel and glass. If at least one assembly material is transparent, Vitralit® UV 4050 MV will cure very quickly to produce a strong and reliable bond. UV blocked materials like polycarbonate can be cured thanks to the adhesive’s ability to cure with visible light (>400nm).
Vitralit® UV 4050 MV cures in seconds with UV-A and visible light. Both gas discharge lamps and LEDs are suitable to use for curing. Excellent curing results were achieved with LED lights with a wavelength of 405 nm. Vitralit® UV 4050 MV is currently being tested according to USP Class VI and DIN ISO 10993-4/-5 standards for use in medical applications.
New light curing adhesive Vitralit® UV 4050 MV features excellent adhesion to plastics and polycarbonate
New jettable conductive adhesives
Panacol recently expanded its Elecolit®-product portfolio. Thanks to new, innovative filling materials and optimized hardener systems, newly developed adhesives with improved conductivity are now available. For maximimum processing speed, these adhesives can be applied by jetting. New hardener systems in many of the one part epoxy based adhesives develop cure within minutes.
The new Elecolit® silver filled adhesives are available in a range of viscosities to accommodate various applications and requirements. As the conductivity is strongly dependent on the content of conductive filler, Panacol uses uniquely shaped filling materials to achieve an optimal fill ratio. This ensures high conductivity and consistent product performance.
Jetting conductive Elecolit® adhesive
New low-viscosity UV- and visible light-curing adhesive
Vitralit® UV 4050 LV is a newly developed adhesive with extremely low viscosity and thus the perfect choice for very tight bond gaps. It provides excellent adhesion to most plastics like PC, PVC, PS, ABS, SAN as well as to metals like stainless steel, steel or aluminum and glass. If at least one assembly material is transparent, Vitralit® UV 4050 LV will cure very quickly to produce a strong and reliable bond. The ability to cure with visible light (>400nm) permits the bonding of UV blocked materials like polycarbonate. Vitralit® UV 4050 LV is currently being tested according to USP Class VI and DIN ISO 10993-4/-5 standards for use in medical applications.
Vitralit® UV 4050 LV cures in seconds with UV-A and visible light. Both gas discharge lamps and LEDs are suitable to use for curing. High intensity gallium doped gas discharge lamps produce excellent curing results.
Download technical data sheet: Vitralit® UV 4050 LV
Vitralit® UV 4050 LV is the perfect choice to bond transparent tube sets with tight bond gaps
New dual curing adhesive
Vitralit® UD 2018 is a thixotropic epoxy adhesive with extremely low shrinkage. It can be dispensed very precisely with accurate bead dimensions, making it the perfect choice for micro dispensing in electronic applications, such as fixing SMDs or transceivers on PCBs.
Typically, Vitralit® UD 2018 comes in a pink and fluorescent version. It cures with traditional UV-A discharge lamps or 365 nm LED-light. Any shadowed areas can be post cured thermally.
The adhesive offers all the benefits of epoxy resins: It is highly resistant to environmental stresses, and can better withstand the effects of wide temperature excursions and moisture. This makes Vitralit® UD 2018 the perfect solution for bonding SMDs and electronic components which are frequently subjected to temperature variations and thermal shock.
Dual cure adhesive Vitralit® UD 2018 can be accurately dispensed
Panacol Expands Adhesive Portfolio for Medical Applications
Adhesive Structalit® 5893 is Panacol’s latest addition to its portfolio of medical grade adhesives. The black epoxy potting compound has been specially formulated for bonding metals and stainless steel. Structalit® 5893 has already proved successful as a black encapsulant in electronic applications, as well as for bonding and encapsulating injection devices for veterinary medicine. The adhesive is based on epoxy resin with excellent resistance to moisture and thermo-shock.
Germany-based Panacol-Elosol GmbH, a member of Hoenle Group, is a leading manufacturer of industrial and medical grade adhesives.
Visit us at Medtec Europe from 21 to 23 April 2015 in Stuttgart at stand no. 7C 28!
Download technical data sheet about Structalit® 5893
Panacol Presents New Medical Grade Adhesive
Panacol-Elosol GmbH presents new medical grade adhesive Vitralit® 7041 MV at this year’s Compamed in Duesseldorf, Germany: Panacol’s latest addition to its medical grade adhesives portfolio is Vitralit® 7041 MV.
The adhesive has a USP Class VI-certification and has been successfully tested in needle bonding applications. Vitralit® 7041 MV is an acrylate which shows very high adhesion to polycarbonate and is thus very suitable for needle bonding, reservoir assembly, bonding dialysis filters, and bonding of connectors and IV tube sets.With a viscosity range from 200 to 400 mPas, Vitralit® 7041 MV can be used in a variety of bond gaps and joint configurations. For an optimum process control, the adhesive is also available in a fluorescent version, Vitralit® 7041 MV F, which is also certified USP Class VI. Vitralit® 7041 MV can be cured with either UV- or LED-light. The quickest curing results were achieved with 405 nm LEDs.
Vitralit® 7041 MV is specially formulated for bonding needles into plastic oder glass syringes
LED-Curing Epoxies
Panacol presents its LED-curing epoxy adhesives at this year's BondExpo trade fair in Stuttgart, Germany. Thanks to the development of new photoinitiators, Panacol is now able to produce new adhesive materials that are based on highly resilient epoxy resins. They can be fully cured within seconds with many of today’s UV-LED light curing systems.
An epoxy adhesive is cured with LED light