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MASTER BOND: Primer

August 18, 2017

X21Med is a single-component elastomeric compound that passes ISO 10993-5 tests for cytotoxicity.

ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES EUROPE: Medical Adhesive

August 10, 2017

The new Dymax 1406-M adhesive has been designed especially for small needle bonding.

Strategic Solutions

Innovation in Flooring Adhesives

Consumer demand is prompting adhesives and sealants manufacturers to innovate in order to reduce claims and increase profitability.

Stephen Chase

August 3, 2017

Our industry has seen an unprecedented increase in moisture-related claims due to many factors associated with a wider selection of floor coverings in use. These factors range from fast-track building construction and the increased use of non-standard size flooring tiles and planks to a reduction in porous floor-covering backings, as well as improperly specified and applied adhesives, improperly trained installers and poor drainage.

Ask Dr. Dave

What is the best way to store my epoxy and acrylic adhesives?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

August 3, 2017

We use an acrylic UV adhesive to bond and coat a complex medical device, and get areas where there is incomplete curing. How can we improve this?

HENKEL: Structural Adhesives

July 28, 2017

The adhesives are powered by a patented hybrid technology that combines attributes of structural, instant and epoxy adhesives, bond strength, speed and durability.

Techsil Announces Distributor Agreement with Henkel

Techsil will introduce Henkel’s range of hybrid structural bonders.

July 14, 2017

Techsil Ltd. recently announced its distribution agreement with Henkel.

MACTAC: Rubber Transfer Adhesives

July 11, 2017

This company has launched its latest high strength transfer adhesive tapes.

Case Study

Carbon Dioxide Collaboration

A pressure-sensitive adhesive applied on optical sensors is contributing to life-support systems such as mixed gas rebreathers.

July 3, 2017

FLEXcon Co. Inc. recently collaborated with Polestar Technologies in Needham Heights, Mass., a company that specializes in high-tech sensors and monitoring equipment. Optical sensor technology is being used with life-support systems such as the mixed gas rebreathers used by emergency personnel, as well as for recreational diving.

Ask Dr. Dave

We want to bond steel to foamed polystyrene. What do you recommend?

Dave Dunn's July 2017 column.

July 3, 2017

Solvent-based contact cements, such as those based on chloroprene rubber, were traditionally used for this application. They work very well and are available in spray or aerosol versions. However, many users are now reluctant to use them because of emissions regulations, safety concerns or disposal issues.