An epoxy adhesive is being used to securely bond aluminum profiles to metal
railcar door frames being built for BR 423 Siemens Bombardier trains that run
on suburban railway systems throughout Germany.
Numerous studies have examined adhesives made by barnacles and mussels. Although the adhesive materials have amazing properties, large-scale production has been problematic and expensive.
Thermoplastic polyurethanes are formed by linear polymeric chains of segmented structure. Development of soft grades of TPUs has been reported among the latest trends in the TPU market. This article focuses on a study on the development of these formulations.
Probably no industry has a more varied group of liquid materials than the adhesives
and sealants industry. This article discusses various filtration techniques,
and the things to consider when choosing the best process for your business.
Dual-barrel cartridge systems have become very popular for dispensing
two-component adhesives. These systems reduce both material and hazardous
waste, improve adhesive and employee performance, and increase worker safety.
Slot-die coating has emerged as a more-efficient and controllable alternative
to roll coating and other conventional methods of applying fluids to
web substrates.
CHEMCENTRAL has implemented a new operating strategy designed to expand and enhance the company's customer and market force. Termed "Regionalization," this new strategy centralizes support functions into regional business centers while retaining sales and operations at its many distribution sites throughout the country.
EB curing offers exciting new possibilities for re-engineering packaging and processes in the flexible-packaging industry. New adhesive and coating technology has been developed and continues to be refined to meet these challenges.
Reactive acrylics are well-established structural adhesives in a wide range of industries. Several events indicate that significant growth may be expected for these adhesives.