PANACOL, HӦNLE, AND BDTRONIC: Smart System Solution for Medical Assembly
As needles are produced in large quantities, rapid and reliable bonding is essential.
Panacol, Hönle, and bdtronic recently partnered to ensure precise adhesive dosing, capillary flow, and curing in seconds with ultraviolet (UV) light. A main field of application for adhesives in medical systems is needle bonding and syringe assembly in high-volume production.
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 meet these requirements. Vitralit adhesives are reportedly available in various viscosity ranges to 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.