Helps Valve Manufacturer Improve Customer Satisfaction

A leading manufacturer of butterfly valves in India press fitted the EPDM rubber seals on to the powder coated cast iron body of the values using press fit. The seals was pushed into the groove and expected to stay in place due to friction. However, the customer found that during operations the seal would tend to come off causing leakage, rework and resultant customer dissatisfaction.

Withstands Autoclave Sterilization

Bio-Rad Medisys, India manufactures Urological & Gynecology catheters. Bio-Rad required to bond a variety cannulae (SS, PU & PVC) to hubs (ABS, Nylon & PVC). In some cases with a radial clearance of 0.2mm. They tried a competitive cyanoacrylate but it could not withstand autoclaving* process and de-bonded.

Clear Bond Line Enhances Component Aesthetics

Kasturi Machine Builders is a manufacturer of special purpose machines in India. Kasturi also assembles oil filters made of polycarbonate fo their machines. They were using a competitive cyanoacrylate to bond lower and upper casing parts of the filter – however, the casing was stress cracking and causing leaks. The cracked casings needed to be replaced - adding to their costs. Also the blooming caused by cyanoacrylate affected the aesthetic appearance of the transparent casing.

Saves on Production Time and Costs, Boosts Productivity

Bright Burnishing Tools is a manufacturer of burnishing tools in India. They were using silver brazing process to join the tool shaft to the holder. The silver brazing material is expensive and the process needs very skilled operator and is time consuming. Additionally, the process involves heat and brazing flame that might bring safety concerns for the operators.

Excellent Bonding to Low Surface Energy Polyolefin Substrates Saves Rejections

A multinational customer was planning production of coffee makers for their export markets. Customer used a competitive instant adhesive for bonding the rubber bead to PP (polypropylene) in carafe. Carafe is the glass container used to brew, hold and serve coffee and has a PP top and handle.