The average consumer of today’s technology doesn’t fully understand how his/her computer actually works and has likely never even looked inside one. So they probably don't expect there to be glue inside.
Truth is, electronics manufacturers routinely use conductive glue and soldering adhesives to create solder masks within their products. Heartland Adhesives formulates and distributes a wide range of these conductive adhesives.
If you aren't an electrical engineer, you might ask, "What is a solder mask?" Basically, a solder mask is a polymer material placed on the copper surface of circuit boards to prevent oxidation while fighting the build-up of bridges from one solder pad to the next (especially when they're placed too close together and unintentional electrical connections are in danger of forming).
Long story short: we have the polymers and the chemists to create virtually any type of solder mask material you require.
In electronics manufacturing, it's essential that silicone rubber gels and thermo-setting plastics serve as a gelatinous compound to prevent unnecessary oscillation. Filling the electronic assembly with this compound is called potting. At Heartland Adhesives, we produce the solid and gelatinous compounds you need to effectively manufacture your electronic products.
You’re an electronics industry manufacturer producing thousands of products, from headphone adhesives to cell phones to the manufacturing of laptops. The soldering adhesives you use for electronic components must never fail. For industrial adhesives and epoxy sealants used in the production of technology, Heartland Adhesives quickly delivers formulations customized to your exact specifications. What's more, our quick turnaround on unique applications is unmatched in the industry.
Check out our case studies of work we've done—beyond the electronics industry—for clients in need of postage supplies, Tyvek bracelets, produce labels, and more.