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MD ADHESIVES FOR MEDICAL DEVICE ASSEMBLY

MD ADHESIVES FOR MEDICAL DEVICE ASSEMBLY
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MD ADHESIVES FOR MEDICAL DEVICE ASSEMBLY

Product catalog summary
Overview
Dymax specializes in light-cure adhesives and equipment for medical device assembly, such as needles, catheters, and respiratory masks. They offer custom solutions and support throughout product development.
Commitment to Green Manufacturing
Dymax focuses on environmentally friendly practices, producing solvent-free, fast-curing products that comply with RoHS and REACH standards.
MD® Adhesives
These adhesives are designed for disposable medical devices, offering fast processing and compliance with USP Class VI and ISO 10993 standards. They are suitable for sterilization methods like gamma irradiation.
Product Features and Specifications
Dymax provides a detailed table of adhesives, highlighting features such as viscosity, rheology, and compatibility with various substrates. Technologies like See-Cure and Ultra-Red enhance inspection and curing processes.
Adhesives for Specific Applications
  • Catheter Assembly: CTH-series adhesives offer flexibility and moisture resistance for materials like Nylon 12.
  • Needle Assembly: MD® adhesives provide rapid curing and quality assurance for high-speed assembly lines.
  • Respiratory Devices: MSK adhesives offer on-demand bonding and sterilization compatibility.
Conclusion
Dymax continues to innovate in light-cure technology, enhancing manufacturing efficiency and product quality in the medical device industry.
Product Overview
Dymax offers adhesives and coatings for medical electronics and orthopaedic tools, featuring fast curing and resistance to moisture and chemicals.
Adhesive Specifications
Key products include:
  • 108-MSK: Suitable for PC, PS, PVC, and SAN substrates.
  • 104-MSK-GEL: Flexible adhesive for PCTG, PETG, and PVC.
  • 111-MSK: Moisture-resistant adhesive for ABS and PC.
Technological Features
Dymax adhesives incorporate technologies like See-Cure, Ultra-Red, and Multi-Cure for enhanced inspection and curing.
Maskants for Orthopaedics & Surgical Tools
SpeedMask® maskants provide surface protection during finishing processes, curing quickly under UV light.
Dispensing & Curing Equipment
Dymax offers a range of dispensing and curing systems, including BlueWave® and UVCS Conveyor Systems, for efficient adhesive application.
SD-200 Digital Syringe Dispenser Overview
The SD-200 dispenser offers precise material dispensing with features like a digital timer and adjustable pressure gauge.
Joint Design and Adhesive Selection
Adhesive selection should consider application needs and joint design, with configurations like Well and Mechanical Lock for different viscosities.
Viscosity Considerations
Viscosity affects adhesive flow and should match part geometry and process design, with options like VLV and GEL.
Production Throughput and Usage Estimation
Guidance is provided on production throughput and adhesive coverage based on bond-line gaps.
Disclaimer
Technical data is based on laboratory conditions and does not constitute a warranty. Users must determine product suitability for their applications.
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MD ADHESIVES FOR MEDICAL DEVICE ASSEMBLY-1

MD ADHESIVES® FOR MEDICAL DEVICE ASSEMBLY

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Only Dymax offers expert knowledge of light-cure technology, along with a full array of light-cure products. Dymax is committed to developing a true collaborative partnership — applying our extensive process knowledge to your specific application challenges. We create custom solutions to ensure that chemistry and equipment work seamlessly together with maximum efficiency. Our application engineering team works side-by-side with our customers, providing assistance with formulation, testing, evaluation, and pre-production trials. We also offer an extensive inventory of curing equipment, manual...

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About Our Products Since pioneering light-cure technology over 40 years ago, Dymax has continued to develop innovative ways to optimize disposable medical device assembly. We understand the demands of the medical device market and are ready to assist you with every step of the product development process including adhesive selection, dispensing options, curing recommendations, bio-compatibility testing, component design, and process validation. We are continually developing new technologies to help you build safer, better quality products that increase your manufacturing efficiency, and deliver...

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Dymax 1000-series adhesives are solvent-free and cure within seconds upon exposure to UV and visible light, permitting bonding of UV-inhibited and tinted plastics. Many 1000-series adhesives are formulated with patented Dymax fluorescing technology, causing them to glow brightly when exposed to a low-intensity "black light'.' This technology enhances the functionality of automated vision equipment for high-speed, high-volume production. Featured Product SC See-Cure (Patented Color-Change Technology) T Thick UR Ultra-Red® (Patented Fluorescing Technology)

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Individual Product Data Sheets (PDS) list complete test data, with copies of test reports available upon request. Recommended adhesive Limited applications Requires surface treatment (e.g., plasma, corona treatment, etc.)

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These single-component adhesives provide excellent adhesion, a high degree of flexibility, and fast light cures for consistent, low stress catheter assembly. CTH products also provide excellent moisture and humidity resistance and are available with patented fluorescing technology, making in-line inspection easy. SV Special Viscosity | Featured Product SC See-Cure (Patented Color-Change Technology) UR Ultra-Red® (Patented Fluorescing Technology)

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• Recommended adhesive o Limited applications ST Requires surface treatment (e.g., plasma, corona treatment, etc.) Individual Product Data Sheets (PDS) list complete test data, with copies of test reports available upon request.

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Dymax MD® adhesives are ideal for automated high-speed needle assembly lines that incorporate immediate in-line testing and packaging. These single-component adhesives cure rapidly upon exposure to the proper combination of high-intensity visible and long wave UV light. The ability to cure with visible light allows for bonding of UV-blocking or heavily tinted plastics. Their fluorescing properties enhance the performance of automated sensing and vision systems, allow for easy detection of adhesive coverage and volume, and lead to higher production yields and improved quality assurance. T Thick...

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• Recommended adhesive o Limited applications ST Requires surface treatment (e.g., plasma, corona treatment, etc.) Individual Product Data Sheets (PDS) list complete test data, with copies of test reports available upon request.

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Dymax MSK UV/Visible light-curable adhesives are formulated for bonding respiratory devices such as anesthesia masks, resuscitator bags, and breathing circuits. On-demand bonding at line speeds greater than 20 feet per minute (61 meters per minute) is possible, providing increased through-put without additional labor or line expansion. Some MSK adhesives are formulated to fluoresce blue or red upon exposure to low-intensity "black" light, making them ideally suited for in-line inspection. Dymax respiratory-device adhesives are easily dispensed by syringe, dipping well, screen print, or spray...

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• Recommended adhesive o Limited applications ST Requires surface treatment (e.g., plasma, corona treatment, etc.) Individual Product Data Sheets (PDS) list complete test data, with copies of test reports available upon request.

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Dymax light-curable materials for electronic medical devices are ideal for sealing, conformal coating, or encapsulating electronic circuit boards and components. They provide superior protection and are formulated with innovative features like secondary heat-cure for shadowed areas and patented fluorescing technology to meet the unique assembly challenges associated with medical electronics assembly. LED UV curable and colored grades are also available. T Thick | Featured Product

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• Recommended adhesive o Limited applications ST Requires surface treatment (e.g., plasma, corona treatment, etc.) Individual Product Data Sheets (PDS) list complete test data, with copies of test reports available upon request.

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SpeedMask® light-curable maskants provide superior surface protection of orthopaedic implants, surgical instruments, and medical devices during aggressive surface finishing processes. They cure in seconds upon exposure to UV/broad-spectrum light and replace traditional masking materials such as tapes, lacquers, waxes, boots, and caps. SpeedMask® maskants are easily applied by syringe or through dipping, spraying, or screen printing, and are available in peelable or burn-off grades that leave component surfaces residue free. G Green | Featured Product SC See-Cure (Patented Color-Change Technology)...

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SpeedMask® maskants provide excellent surface protection during aggressive finishing processes including sand blasting, acid stripping, anodizing, machining, and more. \ • Recommended adhesive Individual Product Data Sheets (PDS) list complete test data, with copies of test reports available upon request.

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