OEM Adhesive Gel for Pads | Tack Restoration | TOP-RANK
B2B fluid adhesive gel for electrode pads. Formulated with hydrophilic tackifiers and chlorides to rehydrate depleted solid hydrogels and anchor non-adhesive rubber pads.
Product Overview
This adhesive gel is a high-viscosity, water-based conductive fluid engineered specifically to interface with medical electrode pads. It executes two distinct physical functions: acting as a chemical rehydrator to restore the surface tack of desiccated (dried-out) solid hydrogel patches, and serving as a primary liquid adhesive to anchor bare carbon-silicone rubber pads to the human epidermis. We supply this dual-function tacky electrolyte medium in bulk drums and retail-ready squeeze tubes to OTC physical therapy brands and clinical consumable distributors.
Technical/Engineering Description
The formulation diverges from standard ultrasound or basic conductive gels by incorporating high-molecular-weight hydrophilic polymers (such as PVP or modified cellulosics). These long-chain polymers create mechanical tackiness in the liquid state. The aqueous base is saturated with inorganic chlorides to establish an active electron-transfer pathway. During manufacturing, the liquid polymer matrix is processed through high-shear vacuum homogenization to mechanically crush and extract trapped atmospheric micro-bubbles. This prevents dielectric air gaps from forming when the gel is smeared across a pad's surface.MOQ:3,000 white bottles + stickers 10,000 custom-printed bottles.
Key Features
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Desiccated Lattice Rehydration
Solid hydrogel TENS pads lose their stickiness primarily due to water evaporation, which causes the internal polymer lattice to shrink and harden. Applying a thin layer of this liquid adhesive gel directly introduces RO water and fresh tackifying polymers back into the pad's exhausted surface. The semi-permeable solid gel absorbs the fluid, temporarily swelling the cross-linked lattice and restoring its nominal peel force. This chemical intervention extends the functional lifecycle of standard consumable pads by an additional 3 to 5 therapy cycles.
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Anti-Gravity Rheology for Bare Rubber
Clinical hardware often relies on thick, non-adhesive carbon rubber electrodes. Standard conductive pastes are too lubricious (slippery); when applied to a patient's back or shoulder, gravity and kinetic movement cause the heavy rubber pad to slide off the target motor point. This gel is formulated with an 80,000 cPs viscosity specifically to generate high internal shear friction. It acts as a temporary liquid structural anchor, holding bare hardware in place on vertical epidermal planes without requiring rigid athletic taping.
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Lipid-Free Matrix Compatibility
Applying petroleum-based lotions, moisturizing creams, or oil-heavy gels to carbon film or conductive silicone permanently destroys the electrode. Lipids infiltrate the microporous structure of the rubber, causing it to swell, degrade, and act as an electrical insulator. This adhesive gel is 100% aqueous. The tackifiers and electrolytes are entirely water-soluble. It adheres the pad during the active electrical stimulation phase but breaks down instantly when wiped with a damp cloth, leaving zero corrosive or oily residue on the hardware.
Applications
TENS Pad Lifecycle Extension (OTC)
Retail squeeze tubes bundled with home-use TENS kits, allowing patients to revive the stickiness of their pads after heavy sweat or lipid contamination.
Clinical EMS Carbon Electrodes
Primary adhesive and ionic bridging medium for reusable strapping electrodes in high-volume physical therapy settings.
Veterinary Surface Stimulation
Tacky fluid dynamics capable of anchoring stimulation pads through coarse animal hair without requiring complete localized shaving.
OEM & Private Label
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Tube Orifice Calibration : The viscosity of the tackifier dictates packaging limits. We match the fluid's cPs density to specific 2.0mm or 3.0mm flip-cap dispensing orifices to prevent user over-application (which causes the pad to slide) or under-application (which causes impedance point-burns).
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Logistics Routing : Reverse-osmosis solvent preparation and high-shear polymer compounding execute in our China vats. Automated cleanroom tube filling, induction foil sealing, and final carton assembly route through our Vietnam hub. This bifurcated structure manages supply chain continuity and optimizes global medical consumable tariffs for OTC distributors.
Certifications
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Biocompatibility : Chemical polymers and electrolyte batches undergo strict ISO 10993-5 (Cytotoxicity) and ISO 10993-10 (Sensitization) evaluations to qualify for prolonged repeated exposure on compromised patient epidermis.
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Systems : Liquid handling, precise chloride titration, and volumetric tube filling operate completely within our audited ISO 13485:2016 and MDSAP regulatory frameworks.
FAQ
Q: Can this adhesive gel revive a solid TENS pad that has completely dried into a hard crust?
A: No. If the solid hydrogel pad has baked into a rigid crust, its internal cross-linked polymer lattice has permanently collapsed. The liquid adhesive gel requires some existing functional lattice structure to absorb the moisture and swell. It is designed to revive pads that are beginning to lose tack, not pads that have suffered complete structural desiccation.
Q: Does adding this gel on top of an existing pad increase the electrical resistance?
A: It decreases it. The gel is heavily saturated with mobile chloride ions. When applied between a depleted pad and the skin, it fills the microscopic dielectric air gaps caused by the pad's loss of stickiness. This fluid ionic bridge establishes a 100% contact area, forcing the electrical impedance down and smoothing the current transfer.
B2B medical device brands and OTC consumable distributors can request filled tube prototypes and active impedance reduction reports.
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Specifications
| No. | Item No | Volume | Package |
| 1 | TG-65ML | 65ml/2.3oz | 200pcs/carton, Carton dimession: 43cm*36cm*28cm, Gross weight: 14.5kgs |
| 2 | TG-90ML | 90ml/3.2oz | 160pcs/carton, Carton dimession: 43cm*36cm*28cm, Gross weight: 16kgs |
| 3 | TG-100ML | 100ml/3.5oz | 160pcs/carton, Carton dimession: 48cm*40cm*33cm, Gross weight: 17.5kgs |
| 4 | TG-150ML | 150ml/5.3oz | 160pcs/carton, Carton dimession: 48cm*40cm*33cm, Gross weight: 17kgs |
| 5 | TG-250ML | 250ml/8.9oz | 50pcs/carton, Carton dimession: 40cm*30cm*30cm Gross Weight:17kgs |







