Adhesive distribution, custom formulation, filling and low-pressure injection molding as contract manufacturing
Ellsworth Adhesives (Ellsworth Corporation)
Germantown, WI (USA)New on Amplifa
About Ellsworth Adhesives
Ellsworth Adhesives is a global distributor of adhesives, specialty chemicals and dispensing equipment headquartered in Germantown, Wisconsin (USA). Founded in 1974 by Paul and Patsy Ellsworth, the company distributes products from more than 50 manufacturers, including Dow, Henkel Loctite, 3M, Bostik, Dymax, Parker LORD, Sika and HumiSeal. In addition to distribution, the company offers its own value-added services: custom formulation through group subsidiaries ResinLab and GDI Adhesives, contract filling and packaging (KitPackers), converting of thermal interface materials, films, EMI shields and foams, as well as low-pressure injection molding as contract manufacturing using Mold-Man systems and Henkel TECHNOMELT thermoplastics. The portfolio includes acrylic, anaerobic, cyanoacrylate, silicone, epoxy, urethane and hot melt adhesives as well as conformal coatings, sealants, potting systems and lubricants. Target industries are aerospace/defense, medical technology, battery/electrification, electronics, lighting, energy, transportation and general industry. With sales and manufacturing operations in 21 countries and 200+ Engineering Sales Representatives, the company serves international industrial procurement including VMI solutions.
- Site
- Germantown, WI, USA
- Processes
- Sales of adhesives and specialty chemicals, Sales of dispensing equipment (syringes, cartridges, valves, meter-mix systems), Low Pressure Molding (LPM) as contract manufacturing service, Custom Formulation (adhesives, hot melts, sealants, encapsulants, potting systems), Custom Packaging / cartridge filling (KitPackers), Converting Services (thermal interface materials, films, EMI shields, foams, rubber), Meter-mix-and-dispense system integration (robotic automation), Soldering materials and soldering equipment (solder paste, rework systems)
- Materials
- Modified acrylic adhesive (Parker LORD 406-19), Anaerobic adhesive (Loctite 243 threadlocker), Cyanoacrylate (Loctite 402), Silicone adhesive (DOWSIL 3145, SILASTIC RTV-4136-M), Hot melt adhesive (Bostik Thermogrip 6239), Silicone/epoxy/urethane/acrylic (Loctite/Henkel chemistries), TECHNOMELT thermoplastics for low-pressure molding, Peelable masking compound (Dymax SpeedMask 9-20479-B, 734-BT, 730-BT)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, AS9120B, REACH compliant, RoHS compliant, ITAR compliant
- Founded
- 1974
- Industries
- Aerospace & Defense, Medical Technology, Battery/Electrification (EV), Electronics, General Industry, Consumer Products
- 01
Application consulting and material selection (Ask the Glue Doctor)
- 02
Custom formulation (ResinLab / GDI Adhesives)
- 03
Contract filling and custom packaging (KitPackers)
- 04
Converting of films, foams, TIMs and EMI shields
- 05
Low-pressure injection molding as contract manufacturing
- 06
Meter-mix and dispensing equipment including system integration
- 07
VMI/inventory solutions (ePlus) and worldwide delivery
Products, Materials and Processes
Modified acrylic adhesives
Structural bonding, e.g. Parker LORD 406-19 for industrial applications.
Cyanoacrylates
Fast-curing adhesives such as Henkel Loctite 402 for small components.
Anaerobic adhesives
Threadlockers such as Loctite 243 for securing threaded fasteners.
Silicone adhesives and RTV systems
Flexible sealants and potting compounds, e.g. DOWSIL 3145 and SILASTIC RTV-4136-M.
Epoxy and urethane systems
Two-component adhesive, encapsulation and potting systems for electronics.
Hot melt adhesives
Thermoplastic adhesives such as Bostik Thermogrip 6239 for packaging and assembly.
UV-curing adhesives and coatings
Rapid-curing systems, e.g. Dymax SpeedMask masking materials and HumiSeal UV92.
Henkel TECHNOMELT thermoplastics
Low-melting thermoplastics for the protection of electronics and PCBs in low-pressure molding.
Low-pressure molding
Contract manufacturing with Mold-Man machines at 2–40 bar injection pressure for sealing circuit boards, LEDs and batteries.
Converting Services
Cutting and converting of thermal interface materials, tapes, films, EMI shields and foams.
Locations
Germantown
USHeadquarters, distribution and contract manufacturing
- Lot size
- Single pieces to large series
- Materials
- Adhesives, sealants, thermoplastics, specialty chemicals
- Mold-Man low-pressure molding machines (1K/2K, benchtop versions)
- Analytics laboratory (rheology, thermal analysis, UL94 testing, toll blending)
- Filling and packaging systems (KitPackers)
- ePlus VMI systems (Pull-Tag, RFID Cabinet, RFID Gateway)
Products and Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales of adhesives and specialty chemicalsJoining | – | – | – | – | Acrylic adhesive, Anaerobic adhesive, Cyanoacrylate, Silicone adhesive, Hot melt, Epoxy, Urethane, UV-curing, Adhesive tapes, Conformal coatings, Sealants, Encapsulants, Lubricants |
| Sales of dispensing equipment (syringes, cartridges, valves, meter-mix systems)Assembly | – | – | – | – | 1- and 2-component adhesives |
| Low Pressure Molding (LPM) as contract manufacturing servicePlastics | – | – | – | – | Henkel TECHNOMELT thermoplastics |
| Custom Formulation (adhesives, hot melts, sealants, encapsulants, potting systems)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Epoxy resin, Silicone, Urethane, Acrylic |
| Custom Packaging / cartridge filling (KitPackers)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Adhesives, Sealants, Specialty chemicals |
| Converting Services (thermal interface materials, films, EMI shields, foams, rubber)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Thermal Interface Materials, Tapes, Films, EMI Shielding, Sponges, Foams, Rubbers |
| Meter-mix-and-dispense system integration (robotic automation)Assembly | – | – | – | – | 1- and 2-component materials, Hot melt, Epoxy, Silicone, Urethane, UV cure |
| Soldering materials and soldering equipment (solder paste, rework systems)Joining | – | – | – | – | Solder Paste, Masking Compounds |
| UV curing equipment (spot/flood lamps)Surface | – | – | – | – | UV-curing adhesives, UV-curing coatings |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low-pressure molding machine (Mold-Man, contract manufacturing) | MoldMan Systems Mold-Man (single/2K, benchtop versions) | – | – | – | Germantown, WI (Ellsworth Adhesives) |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Certifications
Ellsworth Adhesives operates according to a certified quality management system under ISO 9001:2015 and AS9120B (aviation, aerospace and defense) and provides documentation such as certificates of conformance, COAs, Mil-Spec certificates and certificates of origin. Compliance includes REACH, RoHS and ITAR compliance.
| Evidence | Germantown |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | |
| AS9120B | |
| REACH compliant | |
| RoHS compliant | |
| ITAR compliant |
History
- 1974
Company founded by Paul and Patsy Ellsworth.
- 2024
Communication of 50 years of industry expertise (National Accounts Services).