DELO: Epoxy Adhesive June 18, 2014 A heat-curing adhesive that reportedly cures to full strength in temperatures as low as 60°C is now available.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
Advancing Adhesives: High-Performance Epoxy Paste for Aircraft Applications A new structural adhesive for metal and composite aircraft parts reduces cure time and costs. Tim Truong John Leonard K.P. Subrahmanian Wenfeng Kuang April 1, 2014 Primary and secondary structures that comprise modern aircraft are typically combinations of metals and lightweight carbon fiber- or glass fiber-reinforced polymer composites joined using high-performance adhesives.Read More
DOW AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS: Epoxy Resin March 26, 2014 VORAFORCE 5300 composite systems reportedly extend RTM process capability via an extremely low viscosity for fast injection.Read More
MOMENTIVE SPECIALTY CHEMICALS: New Website March 18, 2014 A new website reportedly helps engineers and manufacturers make more informed decisions regarding advanced composites technologies. 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
Top 5 News that Sticks New SBC Company is Top News This weekly roundup highlights the news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week. Susan Sutton February 10, 2014 Last week, readers were most interested in an announcement regarding a new styrenic block copolymer (SBC) company.Read More
Ask Dr. Dave: Could you please give us an overview of polyurethane adhesives? Dave Dunn's February 2014 column. Dave Dunn Ph.D. February 1, 2014 It’s important to understand that the term polyurethane covers a wide range of systems. Read More
Huntsman to Expand Global Polyetheramines Capacity January 28, 2014 The Performance Products division of Huntsman Corp. recently announced plans to expand its global polyetheramines (PEA) capacity.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