DELO — a global manufacturer of industrial adhesives for automotive, consumer, and industrial electronics applications — has achieved sales of U.S. $202 million (182 million euros) in fiscal year 2021/22, ending March 31, 2022. This is an increase of nine percent compared to the previous year. The manufacturer of high-tech adhesives and other multifunctional materials,…
DELO combines adhesive dispensing and pre-activation in a single step
DELO, a global manufacturer of industrial adhesives for automotive, consumer, and industrial electronics applications, recently developed an innovative process technology combining adhesive dispensing and pre-activation in a single process step. Activation on the flow provides users with new options for designing products and processes while reducing costs and CO2 emissions. Ideal for bonding and encapsulating temperature-sensitive…
DELO’s new structural adhesive ensures high-temperature stability
DELO has launched an adhesive with exceptionally high-temperature stability. The new DELO MONOPOX HT2999 achieves strengths of 20 MPa at 180° C — this is four times greater than its predecessor. “Four times the strength of the previous generation is a truly extraordinary step in development,” said Dr. Karl Bitzer, head of Product Management at…
How advances in adhesives are leading to greater freedom of design
To reliably join two structures, design engineers are typically bound to a few options: mechanical fasteners, welding, or adhesives. Adhesives are often the preferred choice when: The weight of an application matters The speed of assembly is critical Different types of materials require joining Assembly tools (such as screwdrivers or drills) are inconvenient or add…
New structural adhesive offers temperature stability four times that of others in its class
DELO, a global manufacturer of industrial adhesives for automotive, consumer and industrial electronics applications, has launched a new adhesive with exceptionally high-temperature stability. DELO’s MONOPOX HT2999 achieves compression shear strength of 20 MPa at 180° C. This is four times greater than its predecessor and other products on the market. Developed primarily for use in…
DELO and Infotech collaborate on 3D system for printing liquid materials
DELO, a global manufacturer of industrial adhesives for automotive, consumer, and industrial electronics applications, has collaborated with Infotech, which recently introduced a unique and automated system designed for printing liquid materials and multi-material structures. It will help with the production of components with different physical property ranges. The core of the new system is a…
DELO launches thermally conductive battery adhesive for hybrid vehicles
DELO, a global manufacturer of industrial adhesives for automotive, consumer, and industrial electronics applications, now offers a structural adhesive for batteries used in hybrid vehicles. Designed for high-volume series production, DELO-DUOPOX TC8686 is thermally conductive and flame-retardant. This new adhesive is suitable for low-voltage batteries found in mild hybrid and conventional hybrid vehicles, as well as…
DELO launches liquid pressure-sensitive adhesives for electronic applications
DELO, a global manufacturer of industrial adhesives for automotive, consumer, and industrial electronics applications, has developed two liquid pressure-sensitive adhesives that have similar properties to (double-sided) adhesive tapes, but are applied in liquid form. DELO PHOTOBOND PS4130 and DELO KATIOBOND PS6372 can be dispensed easily and join components accurately. Components can then be handled immediately…
DELO’s offers new light fixation for two-component epoxy resins
DELO, a global manufacturer of industrial adhesives, announced a new light fixation that provides unprecedented speed for two-component epoxy resins: DELO-DUOPOX DB8989. Thanks to this hybrid chemistry, DELO says users will benefit from faster, less complex production processes, and simplified logistics. DELO-DUOPOX DB8989 secures components against slipping in just a couple of seconds. This means…
DELO sets official world record for the strongest adhesive
Industrial adhesive manufacturer, DELO, has broken a world record for having the heaviest lift-using adhesive. The company lifted an 18-ton (17.5 metric tons) truck — surpassing the previous record of 16.3 metric tons. The new record was officially recognized by Guinness World Records. The 18-ton truck was lifted by crane to a height of one…