DYMAX Corporation is an ISO 9001-certified leading manufacturer of solvent-free, UV/Visible light-curable adhesives, fluid dispense equipment, and light-curing systems that are optimized to work together to make medical device manufacturing more efficient.

Medical Device Adhesives

DYMAX MD^® medical device adhesives cure in seconds upon exposure to UV/Visible light to create high-strength bonds to polycarbonate, ABS, PVC, acrylic, and a variety of glass and metal substrates commonly found in disposable medical devices. MD^® medical device adhesives are 100% solvent free, have passed biocompatibility testing under USP Class VI and ISO 10993 requirements, and are RoHS compliant.

• Fast assembly of syringes, catheters, respiratory masks, infusion sets, hearing aids, optics, surgical instruments, and diagnostic equipment
• Cures with UV or visible light to bond UV-blocking or practically opaque substrates
• Red and blue fluorescing medical device adhesives for in-line inspection and uninterrupted processing
• Formulations with DYMAX patented See-Cure color-change technology for simple in-line visual inspection of adhesive placement and cure

UV/Visible Light-Curing Systems

DYMAX manufactures a complete line of UV light-curing spot lamps, flood lamps, and conveyor systems that are perfectly matched to cure DYMAX medical device adhesives. UV light-curing systems are designed for maximum curing efficiency with both longwave and visible light to achieve the ultimate in productivity. LED light-curing systems offer cooler curing temperatures, lower intensity degradation over time, more consistent cure results, lower energy consumption, and reduced costs.

• Can be integrated into existing manufacturing assembly lines or used as stand-alone, bench-top curing systems
• CE-marked UV-curing lamps available for global use

Fluid Dispensing Systems

DYMAX offers digital and manual syringe dispensers and complete bench-top fluid dispensing systems for medical device adhesives and other materials used in the manufacture of medical disposable devices. DYMAX bench-top dispensing systems integrate FDA-approved tubing and specially designed dispensing valves to achieve precise, contaminant-free dispensing. Dispensing valves are available in a variety of configurations including stainless steel spool, diaphragm, and disposable fluid path valves. The STEPPER™ repetitive pipette, which utilizes a disposable silicone-free, medical-grade syringe as its fluid reservoir, eliminates fluid contamination during dispensing.

200 Series Catheter Adhesives

The DYMAX "CTH" line of catheter adhesives are formulated to meet the unique challenges associated with the intricate design and assembly of catheter materials. A DYMAX catheter adhesive provides:

• Fast, low stress assembly of lumen, guidewires, balloons, hubs, and tube sets
• Excellent adhesion to Nylon, PEBAX, PEEK, Polyurethane, and Polyethylene
• Patented fluorescing and See-Cure additives available in formulations to facilitate bead placement and post Q.C inspection.

1100 Series Needle Bonders

DYMAX 1100 Series needle bonders cure "on demand" upon exposure to UV/Visible light. The combination of high-intensity visible and longwave UV light significantly enhances the adhesives' speed and depth of cure, offering the greatest benefit in needle bonding applications involving opaque hubs and deep wells.

• Visible-light curing permits bonding of UV-blocking and heavily tinted plastics
• Complete cure in as little as one second makes DYMAX needle bonders suited for high-speed automated assembly
• Fluorescing needle adhesives enhance the performance of automated vision systems, resulting in higher production yields and improved Q.C.

100 Series Respiratory Mask Adhesives

The DYMAX "MSK" line of anesthesia mask adhesives provides assembly solutions for respiratory mask production, as well as other components in a breathing circuit. DYMAX anesthesia mask adhesives provide:

• Strong, flexible bonds to dissimilar substrates including polyethylene, styrene, polyurethane, and CAP
• Excellent resistance to thermal cycling
• Cure in seconds for increased output without additional labor or line expansion
• Ability to fluoresce upon exposure to low intensity "black" light for in-line inspection of the bond area

1200 Series See-Cure Technology

DYMAX light-curable medical device adhesives with patented See-Cure technology have built-in cure validation that makes it easy for operators, or simple automated inspection equipment, to confirm cure without investing in additional specialized equipment. See-Cure technology is an indicator of cure that intentionally transitions the color of the adhesive from blue to clear after it’s cured to provide an obvious visual confirmation that full cure has been achieved.

Ultra-Red™ Fluorescing Additive

Medical device adhesives formulated with Ultra-Red™ technology fluoresce bright red under low-intensity "black" light (365 nm). The bright red color contrasts extremely well on plastics that naturally fluoresce blue and assists with visual inspection of the bond-line area.

General Information

The company's corporate headquarters are in Torrington, Connecticut, USA, with additional locations in Germany, China, Hong Kong, and Korea.

• Privately held
• 220 employees worldwide
• 30+ patents
• Inc. 5000 list member
• Worldwide network of distributors and sales partners