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Adhesives and Sealants Topics

Optimized Dispensing for Electronics and Automotive Assembly

ViscoTec recently launched its new optimized dispenser series for small dispensing quantities. …
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What is your recommendation for bonding small ceramic tiles vertically to a fireplace surround?

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Dave Dunn Ph.D.
The most desirable type of adhesive is one that sets quickly and has some heat resistance. …
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Materials Handling/Processing

Surface Treatment with Atmospheric Plasma

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Nicolas Vandencasteele
Most polymers have a low surface energy, which results in difficulties when further processing (e.g., coating, printing, or gluing) and requires the use of surface treatment to increase the surface …
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Advances in Reactive Hot-Melt Technology with Thermoplastic Polyurethanes

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Gonzalo Löwenberg
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Nicholas DeLuca
Reactive hot-melt (RHM or HMPUR) adhesives are solid prepolymers terminated in reactive groups (-NCO-) manufactured from mixtures of solid and liquid polyester/ether polyols with isocyanates, which are very low in …
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Adhesives and Sealants Topics

Acrylate Adhesives Help Provide a Light in the Dark

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Rainer Dörfler
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Adrian della Torre
Whether it be rain, snow, sleet, or hail, outdoor lighting is fully exposed to the elements. Adhesives help outdoor lighting remain sustainable and well-functioning with permanent bonds and reliable sealing. …
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Adhesives and Sealants Topics

Polythioether Advances Provide New Formulating Options for Adhesives, Sealants, and Coatings

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Christian Probst
Liquid polysulfide polymers are aliphatic resins that provide beneficial chemical resistivity, weatherability, gasoline and jet fuel resistance, and gas barrier properties, as well as easy processability. In the cured state, …
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What are some options and recent developments in bookbinding adhesives?

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Dave Dunn Ph.D.
Bookbinding is an important application area for adhesives, and requirements are becoming more demanding. …

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