Collano AG: High-Quality Adhesive Solutions Through Quality Testing with ZwickRoell
Case Study
- Customer: Collano AG
- Location: Sempach Station, Switzerland
- Industry: Chemical
- Topic: Collano AG uses a universal testing machine from ZwickRoell to perform adhesive tests on bonded components with the goal of continuously improving the quality of its products.
Collano AG: Pioneering adhesive technology since 1947
Collano AG is an owner-managed company based in Sempach Station in central Switzerland. Since 1947, Collano has specialized in the development, production, and distribution of innovative adhesives. With a clear focus on quality and sustainability, Collano strives to make its customers' lives easier through advanced bonding technologies. The company places great emphasis on respect, trust, and transparent communication in all business relationships.
Collano offers a wide range of adhesives for various applications and industries. These include adhesives for the construction and wood sectors, the automotive industry, safety applications, sports equipment, fire curtains, as well as tapes and belts. Adhesives from Collano are known for their high durability, efficiency, and environmental friendliness. Some notable products are the moisture and heat-resistant dispersion adhesive Collano DW 2040, the 1C polyurethane adhesive Semparoc Rapid S, and the elastic 2C silane adhesive Collano RS 6400.
The task
Quality assurance of adhesives and approval process before product delivery
Customers are increasingly demanding application-related production approval of the adhesives manufactured. In particular, measurements on bonded substrates are required to ensure the quality of the bonds. These bonds must be tested in order to draw conclusions about the quality of the finished adhesive. The measurements are in turn crucial and are directly incorporated into the release of the manufactured production batch.
The challenge for Collano AG is that the adhesive tests must not only be carried out precisely, but also efficiently so as not to delay the production process. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that all adhesives meet the highest quality standards and fulfill the specific requirements of customers.
The ZwickRoell solution
30 kN universal testing machine as a guarantee for adhesive quality and innovation
Collano decided to implement a universal testing machine with a capacity of 30 kN with a pneumatic clamping unit due to the quantity of specimens for the adhesive tests. This testing machine ensures that both the current and future requirements of the company and its customers are optimally covered. In addition, the machine offers the necessary flexibility and safety to reliably test unknown and newly developed products. The investment in this state-of-the-art testing technology underlines Collano’s commitment to adhesive quality and innovation, giving customers the assurance that they are always receiving the best adhesive products.
“Precision and reliability are our top priorities. ZwickRoell’s user-friendly testing solutions have been a trusted part of our successful operations for years. These systems provide a solid foundation for ensuring our quality standards are met consistently and sustainably.”
Raphael Schaller , CTO at Collano AG
The result
Optimal fulfillment of current and future needs
The introduction of the universal testing machine at Collano AG not only meets the company's current and future requirements, but also provides the security of being ideally equipped for new developments from research and development. This machine makes it possible to test new adhesives under real-life conditions to ensure that they meet the highest quality standards.
For Collano as an adhesive manufacturer it is particularly important that the new adhesives are tested in the application. This ensures that the customer's bonds hold perfectly even with the latest adhesives. The testing machine therefore significantly contributes to ensuring and continuously improving the quality and reliability of the products. This investment in state-of-the-art testing technology underlines Collano's commitment to quality and innovation in adhesive technology. Customers can be confident that they are always receiving the best and most reliable products that meet the latest technical standards.
