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Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave’s Greatest Hits

Dave Dunn has retired as a columnist following 20 years of monthly contributions.

February 21, 2022

After more than 20 years of sharing his expertise and wisdom in the monthly Ask Dr. Dave column, Dave Dunn has retired as a columnist. Here we share some of his most popular columns over the years.

Ask Dr. Dave

Can you recommend an adhesive for bonding a polystyrene part to glass for a consumer product? The adhesive needs some good strength, and it must be clear, cure quickly, and be easily used by relatively non-skilled operators. The final product will be used indoors and might suffer occasional impacts.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

December 17, 2021

Many adhesives will probably do the job, such as tough acrylics and epoxies. The simplest to source and start with might be a clear 5-min epoxy, dispensed from a twin-syringe and fitted with a static mixer.

Ask Dr. Dave

Bonding Polystyrene Foam

We want to bond sheets of polystyrene foam to steel and to wood. What adhesives would you recommend that will be effective and safe to use?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

November 19, 2021

Bonding polystyrene foam to steel and wood is an application that was traditionally done with contact cements or other solvent-based adhesives. Due to health and flammability concerns, however, the modern trend is to use 100% reactive systems.

ASSEMBLY in Action

Myriad adhesives and related technologies will be showcased at The ASSEMBLY Show.

October 21, 2021

The ASSEMBLY Show will return October 24-26, live and in person at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IlI.

Ask Dr. Dave

Vibration- and Shock-Resistant Adhesives

Which adhesives can resist serious vibration and shocks?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

October 20, 2021

You have a wide range of possibilities here. Normally, you would require an adhesive that has been toughened with a rubber for this.

Photo of Panacol medical-grade adhesive in use

PANACOL: Biocompatible UV Adhesive for Soft Plastics

Vitralit UV 7030 is a one-component, solvent-free, UV-curable acrylic adhesive.

October 19, 2021

Panacol has developed a new UV-curable acrylic adhesive that is certified to USP Class VI biocompatibility standards for medical device assembly applications.

Illustration of Avery Dennison tapes inside tire

AVERY DENNISON PERFORMANCE TAPES: Tapes for Acoustically Insulated Tires

The pressure-sensitive tapes help bond noise-absorbing foam and other materials to the inside surface of vehicle tires.

October 14, 2021

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes has announced the availability of a new portfolio of tapes for acoustically insulated tires.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Massive Interest in Kraton Acquisition Continues

Kraton’s planned acquisition by DL Chemical continued to hold readers’ interest last week.

Susan Sutton

October 11, 2021

How are acquisitions shaping the industry? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your thoughts.

Strategic Solutions

Assembly with Adhesives

Three key steps must be undertaken when considering the use of adhesives in assembly operations.

George W. Ritter, Ph.D.

October 11, 2021

When manufacturers are looking to use adhesives in an assembly operation, three steps must enter into the decision process: suitability, compatibility, and capability.

BOSTIK: Anaerobic Engineering Adhesives

These adhesives offer a number of advantages over mechanical solutions, such as long-term reliability, increased versatility of application, and protection against corrosion.

October 7, 2021

Bostik, an Arkema company, has launched a new range of high-performance anaerobic adhesives to provide engineers with alternatives to commonly used mechanical fastening solutions such as washers, gaskets, pins, hemps, and tapes.