Medical & Laboratory
Arnold Knottnerus
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Security for medical and laboratory applications
Medical products and laboratory equipment are exposed to stringent requirements: sterilization, chemical cleaning, temperature changes and long-term loading. Bonding materials such as glass, metal, polycarbonate and polyethylene (HDPE) therefore requires more than just a good choice of adhesive. Biocompatibility, process assurance and traceability are essential for safe and sustainable applications.
In this high-tech environment, it's all about demonstrable reliability. Therefore, every design requires knowledge of adhesive mechanics, stress distribution and material behavior. Only with proper preparation and validation do you meet the requirements of auditors, international legislation and quality standards.
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Our approach: test, validate and improve
Lijmacademie helps companies in the medical and laboratory industry with advice, test programs and on-site support. We examine adhesive bonds under practical conditions, validate according to ISO standards and provide support in setting up QA/QC processes. In doing so, we translate the technical requirements into practical recommendations for strong, secure bonds that comply with all regulations, including when it comes to prototyping and assembly in a production environment
Our support focuses on 5 critical components:
- Independent material selection according to the latest technology
- Load and stress analysis in design
- Determining the optimal pretreatment
- Quality assurance and process verification
- Testing
Process Support
Safe and certified adhesive solutions
In the medical and laboratory sector, it is crucial that adhesive bonds be able to withstand sterilization processes, chemical cleaning and varying climate conditions. In our laboratory we simulate these influences with aging tests such as climate situation test, salt spray, Xenon-UV, immersion tests and climate change tests, according to industry-specific standards and related norms. This gives you insight into the performance and reliability of a joint, essential for applications with high demands on safety and durability.
Our support focuses on:
Aging tests according to industry-specific standards
Simulations aligned with relevant ISO standards, including thermal variation, moisture exposure and chemical resistance.
Technically adhesive advice
Material analysis and bonding performance on glass, metal and engineering plastics.
Process validation and quality control
Assistance in designing, validating and certifying adhesive bonding processes according to international quality frameworks.
Working together to build secure and certified connections
Looking for assurance that your bonding processes comply with audit, regulatory and industry demands? Or practical support for developing and validating adhesive joints in medical or laboratory applications?
Lijmacademie offers not only in-depth technical knowledge, but also direct on-site support. So you not only get answers to your questions, but also concrete improvements in your process. From material selection to quality assurance: we are ready to think along with you.
Arnold Knottnerus
+31 (0)85 303 1227
Want to know more?
I am happy to help you
Frequently asked questions about the medical & laboratory
Why are adhesive bonds critical in the medical and lab sectors?
Because products are often in direct contact with people or sensitive analyses. Reliability and biocompatibility are then indispensable
What materials are commonly tested for medical applications?
We testing especially materials used in medical devices such as catheters, analyzers and test cartridges. Consider glass, metal and plastics such as polycarbonate and polyethylene (HDPE), which are often combined and have high requirements for adhesive bonding.
What does ISO 9142 cover and why is it relevant to my application?
We use aging tests such as salt spray, Xenon-UV and immersion, supplemented by destructive tests on calibrated test equipment such as tensile testing bench. As an accredited training and testing center with experience in ISO 9142 and EN ISO 21368, among others, we provide reliable data that meets the requirements of audits and quality standards.
What does ISO 9142 mean and why is it important?
ISO 9142 is an international standard for testing adhesive bonds under the influence of temperature, moisture and other aging factors. These tests mimic realistic use conditions, giving you advance insight into the service life and reliability of a joint. The results are so reliable that they can be used in audits, validations and even legal filings.
