Fluorescing adhesive technology from Intertronics
14 January 2011
Improve quality and authentication with fluorescing adhesive technology from Intertronics
Market leaders Intertronics are impressed with DYMAX’s Ultra-Red™ fluorescing adhesive technology and think that we should all be “seeing red” to improve quality and authentication. The Ultra-Red™ technology is based on the fact that many plastics naturally fluoresce blue under UV light – this minimizes the inspection advantages of using blue-fluorescing adhesives in parts assembly, red fluorescing adhesives however remain naturally clear until exposed to UV light, at which point they fluoresce bright red providing a vivid contrast that permits accurate bond-line inspection. The red fluorescence does not absorb the same light energy wavelengths as those used to cure the adhesive, resulting in faster and deeper cures when compared with the same adhesives containing blue fluorescence. Explained Intertronics M.D. Peter Swanson: “Red fluorescing adhesives and coatings can be used by manufacturers for product authentication. When measured, this technology produces a distinctly unique energy peak that cannot be reproduced by any other fluorescing compound. This offers manufacturers the ability to assemble or mark their products and be assured that, in the event of a future challenge as to the authenticity of the product’s origins, the products can be positively identified.” DYMAX Ultra-Red™ UV adhesives find favour in critical applications like medical device assembly. Further information regarding Intertronics’ products can be found at www.intertronics.co.uk.
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