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Adhesives, Nonconductive

Adhesive Tabs - Lift-N-Press - Tempfix Adhesive Set - Mikrostik™
Aron Alpha (industrial Krazy Glue®) - Krazy Glue® Pen
Duco® Cement - Super Fast Epoxy
Loctite® Quick-Set™ - Loctite® 460 Sample Bonding Adhesive
Epoxy Bond 110 - Poxy Pack™ - M-Bond 610 - Glue Gun
Adhesive Tab

Adhesive Tabs

Composed of a thin film of strong nonconductive adhesive. Size of adhesive area is 11mm 7/16" (11mm) diameter which is appropriate for 1/2" SEM pin and cylinder mounts. Place the press portion of the tab on a SEM mount surface. After pressing, pull tab up and a thin layer of adhesive is left on the mount surface. Contents: 72 sheets, total of 2,592 tabs. Nonconductive

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
16079
Adhesive Tabs, box/2, 592
each
$29.83
Qty:



Lift n-press
adhesive being applied to a specimen mount using
Lift-N-Press

lift-n-press adhesive Tabs

Lift-N-Press

A new, improved adhesive tab composed of a thin film of strong, nonconducting, 1/2" (12.7mm) diameter adhesive which has these properties:

  • Fits 1/2" SEM pin and cylinder mounts
  • Smoother background
  • High strength adhesive
  • Better particle detection
  • Adhesive only 25um thick
  • Easy dispensing roll
  • Longer shelf life

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
16082
Nonconductive Lift-N-Press, roll/500
each
$19.95
Qty:



Tempfix Adhesive

Tempfix™ Adhesive Specimen Mount Set

excellent for particulate specimens such as powders, particles, pollens, insects, dried samples and similar fine matter

Tempfix™ is a non-conductive thermoplastic hot melt adhesive resin, especially formulated for SEM studies. It does not contain solvents and is stable under high vacuum. It's adhesive characteristics appear in the 40-120°C range. Melting starts at 40°C and it becomes a thin fluid at 120°C, displaying a wide viscosity range. It has a very smooth surface and can be used in SEM imaging without interfering background.
Preparing specimens requires a hot plate or heating block, Aluminum sheets of 10x10x0.25mm used as specimen mounts, a metal cooling block and a pin stub type specimen holder with a side clamping screw on top. The aluminum sheet is warmed up to about 120°C and a small amount of Tempfix™ is applied and smoothed over the sheet. Excess resin is removed. After the sheet has cooled down, Tempfix™ is a solid smooth plastic surface. Particulate or other small samples may be sprinkled or applied on the solid plastic surface and the sheet is gently heated above 40°C to the desired viscosity. Use temperature to control viscosity and how far the particulates "sink" into the adhesive. Remove the sheet and cool it quickly on a metal block. Delicate specimens will likely not suffer heat damage. A thin conductive coating (sputtering or evaporation) might be needed for optimum imaging results. The aluminum sheet with the specimen can either be mounted on the supplied pin mount adapter with clamping screw or can be mounted on a specific SEM mount with a conductive adhesive carbon tab.

Technical Notes (PDF 91KB)

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
16030
Tempfix Adhesive Set
each
$37.50
Qty:



Mikrostik

Mikrostik™

Ultrathin sticky base, clear, suitable for small particles which are submerged by other adhesives. Applications cited include organic powders, pollen, seeds - for attachement to a SEM stub. Can be diluted with MEK. Dries quickly. Nonconductive.
MSDS

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
16033
Mikrostik™, 14ml
each
$7.50
Qty:



Aron Alpha

Aron Alpha

industrial Krazy Glue®

No mixing, no heat, dries clear. Contains no solvent. Not affected by solvents, except ketones. Hazardous, read instructions. Nonconductive.
Industrial quantities on quotation.

Methyl Blue Cap® Type 102
Methyl 2-Cyanoacrylate
Used when metal is one of the bonding components, such as metal to plastic, metal to rubber, glass, etc.
MSDS

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
14425
Aron Alpha 102; 5 x 2g pack
each
$13.50
Qty:


Ethyl Ultra Speed Type 221
Ethyl 2-Cyanoacrylate
The fastest drying cyanoacrylate made (3-10 sec.). Used in high speed gluing or assembly operations and for superior wicking. Viscosity 2 cps.
MSDS

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
14430
Aron Alpha 221; 5 x 2g pack
each
$13.50
Qty:


Ethyl White Cap® Type 201
Same as 14450 ("Krazy Glue®")
Bonding any combination of plastic, rubber, ceramic or glass. Metal bonds with a modest decrease in bond strength. Viscosity 2 cps, set time 5-20 seconds.
MSDS

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
14435
Aron Alpha 201; 5 x 2g pack
each
$13.50
Qty:


Ethyl Blue Cap® Type 202
Same as 14430, Type 221, but with setting time slowed one-half to one-third (10-60 sec.). Added time for positioning components or to apply to large surface areas. Viscosity 100 cps.
MSDS

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
14440
Aron Alpha 202; 5 x 2g pack
each
$13.50
Qty:



Crazy Glue

Krazy Glue® Pen

No mixing, no drip, no clogged tips. Contains cyanoacrylate adhesive; comes out one drop at a time. Bonds in seconds.
MSDS

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
14450
Krazy Glue® Pen, 3g
each
$2.75
Qty:



Duco Cement

Duco® Cement

Dries fast, clear, tough. For china, glass, wood, metal, leather. Contains acetone and butylacetate solvents. Nonconductive.
MSDS - Technical Notes

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
14445
Duco® Cement, 29.5ml
each
$4.90
Qty:




Elmers Super Fast Epoxy

Super Fast Epoxy

Super fast 2-part epoxy resin cement for bonding applications. Sets in minutes. Full bond overnight. Stick polymerized specimens on aluminum Specimen Slug Mounts. Will not dissolve in acetone or alcohol. Dual dispersing syringe.
MSDS

Prod #DescriptionUnitQtyPriceOrder / Quote
14420
Epoxy Cement, 14.8ml 2-part
1 pkg
1-9
$4.60
Qty:
10+
4.25



Locktite Quick-set

Loctite® Quick-Set

Vibratome®, Microslicer™ applications and other quick-set tissue-slide uses.
0.33 oz. / 9.3g / 10ml
MSDS

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
10035
Loctite Tissue Adhesive, 10ml
each
$27.30
Qty:



Loctite 460 Sample Bonding Adhesive

Loctite® 460 Sample Bonding Adhesive

Locktite® 460 is a fast curing thin glue which can be used as an alternative to wax for mounting samples to glass for TEM/FIB Thinning. Soluble in acetone.
MSDS

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
16029
Loctite 410 Sample Bonding Adhesive, 20g
each
$27.80
Qty:



Epoxy Bond

Epoxy Bond 110

Epoxy Bond 110 is a very low viscosity, hard and fast-curing epoxy with excellent bonding characteristics. A unique feature of Epoxy Bond 110 is the red color that appears on curing. Cure by color instead of time. It is a reactive system only when heat is applied. It has good adhesion to many materials including metals, ceramics, glass and most plastics. Use for IC Cover Slip Technique when IC does not have passivation layer, when rounding occurs during cross-sectioning, or for in semiconductor field bind pad protection.
Part A MSDS; Part B MSDS

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
16028
Epoxy Bond 110
each
$68.50
Qty:



epoxy

Poxy Pak™

fast cure epoxy, dual eject syringe
no measuring, no waste, no mess

Fast cure, high strength, thick liquid reaches handling strength in 4-6 minutes. Bonds virtually any material to repair, fill and seal holes, cracks and worn surfaces. 29.5ml (1 ounce).

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
14443
Poxy Pack
each
$9.75
Qty:



M-Bond adhesive

M-BOND™ 610 Adhesive

ion milling, cross-sectioning

This is a non-conductive two-component, solvent-thinned, epoxy-phenolic adhesive for high performance applications. Chemically resistant and provides a thin layer of glue which has good ion milling properties. It has low viscosity and is extremely thin, with minimum creep, hysteresis and linearity problems. Solids content is 22%. It is an excellent adhesive for mounting samples for TEM dimpling and bonding of samples to TEM grids for imaging or FIB.

Operating temperature range, short term is -269° to +370°C; long term, -269° to +260°C.
Elongation can occur at +24°C (3%). This may be the widest temperature range general-purpose adhesive that is available.
A kit contains: 4 bottles (14g each) Resin, 4 bottles (11g each) Curing Agent, 4 brush caps for dispensing mixed adhesives, 4 disposable mixing funnels and instructions.
M-BOND™ Adhesive MSDS; M-BOND™ Adhesive Curing Agent MSDS

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
16039
M-Bond™ 610, complete kit
each
$124.90
Qty:



3M Multipurpose Adhesive

  • High tack, fast drying adhesive offers great coverage
  • Permanently attaches foils, paper, cardboard, felt cloth to painted or unpainted metals, wood and hardboard
  • Controlled spray pattern to minimize overspray and cleanup
  • Mount photographs on art board or foam core.
  • Not recommended for EPS expanded polystyrene foam

MSDS (PDF/37KB)

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
16049
3M Multipurpose Adhesive
each
$14.90
Qty:



glue gun 

Glue Gun

low temperature model

Glue Guns provide practical adhesive uses for certain applications. Leo Barish’s papers referenced below and others not mentioned cover this subject.

A thermoplastic glue stick is used with a gun-type design to melt the glue and allow its application, for example, to an SEM specimen mount. Heavier and/or larger specimens, which might move during study when held with a tape or disc adhesive, will hold firmly in place when this type of adhesive is used to "seat" the specimen. Carbon coating the specimen and the adhesive will permit an electrical discharge path. A lower temperature range (100° to 120°C / 212°- 248°F) is preferable, such as our model 16068 to avoid possible damage to heat sensitive specimens. (Normal temperature for standard high temperature glue guns is in the 190° to 210°C / 374° to 410°F range) The glue hardens quickly so the specimen should be positioned promptly upon glue application. If re-positioning is required, the glue may be softened with the Glue Gun.
Porous specimens such as felt with a poor discharge path may accept a track of glue over its surface to reduce such static. Granular specimens may be sprinkled onto the hardening surface.

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
16068
Glue Gun, Low Temperature
each
$8.00
Qty:
16068-2
Glue Sticks, 4" L, Low Temperature
pkg/18
2.76
Qty:



References:
Barish L, August 1990. The Use of the Common Glue Gun in Light and Scanning Electron Microscopy. Paper presented at INTER/MICRO-90, Chicago, 19-22.
Barish L, 1992 Mounting of Specimens for SEM with the Common Glue Gun. Proc 50th Ann Meeting of the Elec Mic Soc of America. pp 410-411.


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