Materials and equipment supplier Techsil has announced a 25% increase in its production capacity with the addition of a fourth production cell.
This is in order to meet growing demand for its contract Form-in-Place Foam Gasketing (FIPFG) service. Using a single-component liquid polyurethane foam sealing system and machine technology Techsil’s bespoke FIPG contracting service is the economical and reliable solution for replacing labour intensive peel and stick gasket applications.
The foam gasketing systems mean that customers can introduce high specification seals, without the need to invest. The six-axis robot systems apply foam beads to a range of substrates, including plastics, metals and glass. From simple flat parts to complex 3D profiles and double face applications. Short cycle times save time and money. If a manufacturer produces small volumes or has intermittent production, then subcontracting their FIPG system will be very cost effective.
Foam FIPG’s are used on parts in a growing number of applications in a wide range of industries including medical devices and packaging.
Steve Green, business development manager, said: “Design considerations are numerous for compression foam seals as there can be a range of different performance requirements. These include differing “Ingress Protection” levels (IP Ratings), fluid resistance and thermal demands. This foam sealing technology can be adjusted in its applied size and also in its hardness to give the component design engineer increased flexibility in achieving the functionality of their part. The new day lab facility will enable different design specifications to be trialled and is something customers have been asking us for.”