DULUTH, Georgia - July 30, 2003
Henkel Adhesives, Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq – NDSN) and Aztek Specialty Products are pleased to announce a partnership to support low-pressure injection molding worldwide. Henkel will supply the polyamide resins while Nordson will provide the resin dispensing equipment and Aztek will handle application development and integration. These companies bring a combined 30 years of adhesive knowledge to this arrangement.
Low-pressure injection molding utilizes polyamide hot melt resins for low-pressure filling of molds. The use of low pressure allows injection molding in applications unable to withstand the high pressure present in traditional injection molding. The low-pressure process protects delicate parts in fiber optics, electronic and electrical applications and utilizes much less expensive molds.
Low-pressure injection molding is a familiar process in Europe and is gaining acceptance in North America. Utilization of inexpensive aluminum molds, simple dispensing equipment and high-performance, low-viscosity polyamides produces a high-quality, cost-effective finished part.
Henkel and Nordson will support Aztek in developing and servicing the low-pressure injection molding market. “Supporting a single entity dedicated to providing application development, prototyping, mold design and contract molding demonstrates Henkel and Nordson’s confidence in and commitment to the low-pressure injection molding market,” says George Porter, Nordson Corporation manager, product assembly. “Customers will enjoy the benefit of being served by Aztek, a knowledgeable and experienced vendor to this fast growing market.”
Aztek Specialty Products, located in Kansas City, Missouri, provides low pressure molding solutions for industry. Aztek utilizes Nordson technology and Henkel hot melt adhesives for low pressure molding to seal, bond and protect sensitive electronic components, wiring and sensor assemblies. Aztek offers dedicated application development, prototyping, mold design, short-run production and contract molding to meet customers’ demanding applications and schedules.
Henkel Adhesives, Elgin, Ilinois, provides more than 2,000 adhesives for industry. Sectors include high-tech adhesives for automotive, medical, electronics as well as those used in paper converting, food processing, packaging and product assembly.
Nordson Corporation is the world’s leading producer of precision dispensing equipment. Nordson systems apply adhesives, sealants and coatings to a broad range of consumer and industrial products during manufacturing operations, helping customers meet quality, productivity and environmental targets. The company also manufactures technology-based systems for curing and surface treatment processes. Headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, Nordson has direct operations in 30 countries.