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Home » Authors » Simla Ay
Simla Ay

Simla Ay

Simla Ay is Technical Support Manager for Hernon Manufacturing Inc.

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Progressive Cavity Pumps in Meter-Mix-Dispense Systems

Incorporating a progressive cavity pump helps minimize product waste while providing operational efficiencies in meter-mix-dispense systems.
Simla Ay
Simla Ay
December 3, 2021

A progressive cavity (PC) pump is a positive displacement pump that facilitates accurate feeding of medium- to high-viscosity materials such as thermal pastes or gels. It ensures minimal waste of material, reducing the environmental impact of the manufacturing process. PC pumps also provide many operational advantages, including continuous flow (doesn’t require reload), constant volume at variable speeds, no pulsation, and low maintenance. 


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Adhesives for Electronics Assembly

Adhesives provide a strong bond during electronics assembly while protecting components against potential damage.
Simla Ay
Simla Ay
March 29, 2021

Recent innovations in the electronics industry, such as hybrid vehicles, mobile electronic devices, medical applications, digital cameras, computers, defense telecommunications, and augmented reality headsets, touch nearly every part of our lives.


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Marine Applications for Adhesives and Sealants

Today’s marine adhesives and sealants provide strong lightweight bonds to structural components and watertight sealing between substrates.
Simla Ay
Simla Ay
Drew Richards
Drew Richards
September 8, 2020

Adhesives and sealants have a long history in shipbuilding and marine industries, providing protection against water, chemicals, weather, and environmental degradation. In the earliest days of seafaring, natural sealants such as pine resins were cooked down and applied liberally, requiring regular re-treatments. 


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What Are Structural Adhesives?

Structural adhesives can offer stronger bonds than mechanical fasteners.
Simla Ay
Simla Ay
October 10, 2019

A structural adhesive is a “load-bearing” adhesive that is used to bond a joint and is capable of holding two or more substrates together under stress.


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