Henkel Loctite Introduces Fluorescent Adhesive Detector

Rocky Hill, Conn. - To confirm that fluorescent adhesives and sealants have been correctly dispensed onto parts during automated assembly, Henkel Loctite has introduced the Loctite® Fluorescence Detector.

Incorporated into the manufacturing process line, the Fluorescence Detector is connected to a PLC and an inhouse power supply. The detector emits light that causes the area to fluoresce, then detects the fluorescence and sends a signal to the PLC. This signal alerts operators about any out-of-conformance parts. The unit's maximum response time is 250 microseconds between detection points.

The Fluorescence Detector features an LED with a 100,000 hour life to ensure consistent, long-term process monitoring. The LED will not degrade and, therefore, requires no adjustment or calibration as the lamp ages. Three interchangeable lenses are available for different spot sizes and detection distances. The Fluorescence Detector is programmed with a standard "teach" mode for easy set up.

For more information on the Loctite® Fluorescence Detector, call 1-800-323-5106 or visit the company's equipment website at www.loctite.com/equipment.

Since 1997, Henkel Loctite Corporation, formerly Loctite Corporation, headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany, has been part of the Henkel Group. It operates in markets as diverse as electronics, automotive, aerospace, biomedical and general industry. Henkel is a leader in consumer brands and technologies. The branded business sectors are Laundry & Home Care, Cosmetics/Toiletries and Consumer and Craftsmen Adhesives. Henkel Technologies is the world market leader in Industrial Adhesives and Surface Technologies. The three systems businesses -- Henkel Industrial Adhesives and Sealants, Loctite Engineering Adhesives and Henkel Surface Technologies -- supported by their worldwide presence and strong technology base, are the pillars of Henkel Technologies' success. In Laundry & Home Care and in Cosmetics/Toiletries, Henkel holds a leading position in Europe. "Henkel - A Brand like a Friend": With strong brands and advanced technologies of superior quality and value Henkel makes people's lives easier, better and more beautiful. The company operates in more than 75 countries. In 2002, Henkel Group generated sales of 9.66 billion Euro and an operating profit (EBIT) of 666 million Euro. A total of 46,638 employees work for Henkel on a worldwide basis.