The customer challenge of precision coating quartz tubes

A customer in the precision manufacturing industry was facing significant challenges with their quartz tube coating process:

They were using close tolerance FEP heat shrink sleeving, custom-made by Adtech to fit their quartz closed-end tubes.

Their in-house shrinking process was proving problematic due to:

·      Sleeves wrinkling and twisting during application.

·      Liquid ingress at the sealed tips causing product failure.

·      The process being time-consuming and inefficient.

Adtech's FEP Heat Shrink Solution

Our team took a comprehensive approach to solve the customer's issues

1.     Process Optimisation

We reviewed the customer's shrinking method and suggested alternative solutions for better results and faster processing. We also shared a video demonstration of our recommended shrinking method for staff training.

2.     Product Innovation

We proposed a closed-end heat shrinkable solution applicable to their tubes, offering both flat and domed end profile options. Free samples were provided for customer evaluation.

3.     Full-Service Solution

When the customer still faced application difficulties, we offered a complete coating service using their free-issue parts.  We then implemented a proactive production scheduling system to meet tight turnaround times.

4.     Quality Assurance

A bespoke tip sealing technique was developed, with each tip seal undergoing spark testing to ensure integrity.

How we improved quality and efficiency.

Our tailored approach delivered significant benefits to the customer:

·      Eliminated wrinkling and twisting issues during sleeve application.

·      Resolved liquid ingress problems, improving product reliability.

·      Streamlined the production process, reducing labour and time investments.

·      Ensured consistent quality through our specialised coating service and rigorous testing.

·      Met tight delivery schedules through efficient production planning.

Are You Facing Similar Challenges?

If you're working with quartz tubes and experiencing similar obstacles to this customer,

Adtech can help. Our team of experts is ready to develop a custom solution for your specific needs.

Contact us today to discuss how we can optimise your coating processes and improve your product quality.

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