Powders and Flakes
We supply a comprehensive range of leading edge materials to meet the demanding requirements of the automotive, electrical and electronic industries. These products are currently manufactured in Europe and the USA, with additional production capacity in China available in 2008.
Technology Leadership
Silver, gold and platinum metal powders are produced in various particle sizes, surface areas and morphologies using chemical or mechanical means. We extend this powder expertise to the fabrication of silver flakes which are manufactured using highly efficient, automated milling techniques. The excellence of the range of flakes is widely acknowledged by formulators of conductive adhesives, inks and pastes that serve a variety of electronic applications.
Electrically and thermally conductive adhesives for microelectronic applications
Working in partnership with valued customers, we have carried out extensive development programmes to customize various silver flakes and powders to suit many electronic applications. We are acknowledged as a leading supplier of precious metal flakes and powders to the global semiconductor die attach industry.
Ceramic interconnect, low temperature co-fired ceramic (ltcc) fabrication and passive component termination
Formulators can choose from a wide variety of our silver powders and flakes to ensure the quality, performance and reliability demanded by these critical and diverse applications.
Photovoltaics
Based on our powder and flake technology, formulators have developed front and rear side metallization paste systems for the manufacture of solar cells. We are committed to work with leading suppliers on innovative solutions for next generation cells.
Polymer thick film, membrane touch switches, rfid and emerging printed electronic applications
We collaborate with formulators on next generation products via joint development agreements (JDA´s) exploiting the latest statistical tools, e.g. DOE, Minitab etc. to deliver highest value add solutions and reduce time to market.
Shielding
Formulators of sprayable inks, formable gaskets and other shielding materials specify METALOR brand silver powders and flakes. These products have been specifically developed for use in high specification shielding applications.
Pure metal powders
We offer a range of pure silver, gold, platinum, palladium and iridium powders of various morphologies to meet the demands of today's markets. These products are used in a variety of applications including fuel cells, gas sensors, electrochemical sensors and biosensors. Large volumes of silver and silver graphite are supplied for electrical contacts.