Manufacturers of industrial remote-controlled devices and systems can surmount difficult dilemmas with Master Bond bonding, sealing, coating, and potting compounds. Our high-quality products deliver durable, consistent, dependable, reliable, and long-lasting performance even when exposed to harsh environmental conditions. Custom formulated grades have been developed to resist:
- Corrosive saltwater or chemicals
- Abrasives
- Extreme temperatures
- Vibration, impact, shock
- Submersion in water
- Explosion-proof and dust-ignition-proof for use in hazardous locations
- Fungus and mold
- Electromagnetic interference (EMI)
- Creep and fatigue
- Sterilants
- Strict UL94 V-0 and UL94 V-1 flame retardant standards
- UL746A high amp arc ignition test and UL94 HB for flame retardancy
- Damp heat storage at 85C/85% RH
- Low outgassing per ASTM E595
Industrial remote-controlled devices and systems are engineered to operate under these challenging conditions circumstances without degradation which will cause equipment malfunctioning or failure.
Master Bond offers solutions for the assembly of industrial remote-controlled devices and systems for many industries. Some examples of remote-controlled devices are:
- robotic arms
- valves and pumps
- process control systems
- cranes and hoists
- conveyor systems
- packaging
- space exploration
- safety systems
- agricultural machinery
- building automation systems
- inspection and testing equipment
- drones
- autonomous tractors
- chemical processing
- patient monitoring devices
- scientific research
- security systems
- oceanography
- telemedicine equipment
- aerospace
- pollution control
- heavy machinery
Some of the considerations in selecting an adhesive are:
- required bond strength
- part cleanliness
- viscosity of compound
- fixture time and cure speed
- material compatibility
- hardness
- application method
- one-part versus two-part systems
- configuration of parts
- gap filling issues
- environmental factors
- flexibility versus rigidity
- electrical properties
- regulatory compliance
- expected longevity of bond
- required performance
- storage
- accessibility and availability
Areas of interest for industrial remote-control manufacturers are:
- integration of AI (artificial intelligence)
- more sophisticated robotic systems
- 5G connectivity
- augmented reality and virtual reality
- inventory management
- predictive management
- IoT integration
- pollution control
- packaging delivery
- edge computing
- enhancing efficiency
Achievement of even some of these goals would be transformative and have serious ramifications in diversifying customers, opening new markets, attracting new partners, strengthening loyalty, boosting profitability by gaining a competitive edge.