Top 10 ASI New Product Stories of 2014 Stories focused on finished adhesives were popular again this year. December 11, 2014 Below are the year’s most-viewed new product stories on the ASI website (posted and viewed from 1/1/14 to date).Read More
Ask Dr. Dave: What are the best products for filling the seams after assembling acrylic countertops? Reactive acrylic adhesives vary from surface-activated flexible adhesives to two-component adhesives. October 1, 2014 Dave Dunn's October 2014 column.Read More
ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES: 3M Acrylic Adhesives September 9, 2014 This company now offers 3M’s new Scotch-Weld low-odor acrylic adhesives.Read More
Improving Assembly with Fastener and Component Enhancement Materials Adhesives, sealants and coatings have made great strides in improving the reliability of fastener systems. William Mackowski September 2, 2014 The concept of using helical threaded fastening dates back many centuries. Nearly as old is the consequential search for a means of keeping these same fasteners secure until removal is required.Read More
Ask Dr. Dave: Why are some waterborne adhesives called latex, others called dispersions and yet others emulsions? Dave Dunn's August 2014 column. August 1, 2014 Many companies use different terms to disassociate their water-based adhesives from adhesives based on natural latex. Read More
Ask Dr. Dave: What is a good adhesive for bonding glass to metal? Dave Dunn's May 2014 column. Dave Dunn Ph.D. May 1, 2014 Bonding glass to metals can be done successfully, although it is often necessary to choose systems that have appropriate "adhesion promoters." Read More
DOW COATING MATERIALS: Acrylic Resins April 28, 2014 Unintended heat transfer from industrial infrastructure is an ongoing challenge to worker safety, equipment maintenance and energy efficiency.Read More
DOW: Acrylic Emulsion April 14, 2014 RHOPLEX™ EZ Clean 1500 acrylic emulsion is reportedly compatible with a variety of coatings ingredients.Read More
Adhesives and Sealants at the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ We’ll be using our What’s New section in the June issue to highlight adhesives, sealants and coatings products that will be used for the tournament. Susan Sutton March 12, 2014 The 2014 FIFA World Cup™ is scheduled to run June 12-July 13 in Brazil, and I absolutely cannot wait! Read More
Ask Dr. Dave: How should I choose between an acrylic adhesive and an epoxy? Dave Dunn's January 2014 column. Dave Dunn Ph.D. January 2, 2014 Both types of adhesives are very versatile; the choice depends on your operating environments and manufacturing situation. Read More