Articles Tagged with ''adhesives in construction''

Q&A About Polyurethanes

What types of surface preparation are necessary to obtain strong and durable bonds?

Having a clean surface is a key requirement to obtain a strong and reliable bond.
Dr. Jeffrey F. Dormish
September 1, 2016
Companies using adhesives are expected to be able to consistently produce an assembly―whether in the flexible packaging, furniture, automotive or construction industry―without differences in the quality of the product manufactured. This is the case for both high-performance structural bonds and applications with lower performance requirements.
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Concrete Coatings: Polyurethane, Polyurea and Multi-Coat Systems

Polyurethane and polyurea coatings protect concrete against the effects of moisture, abrasion, corrosion, and chemical attack.
Alan Cain
September 1, 2016
Concrete is the most widely used building material in the world, due to its versatility, durability and ease of use. But it is also predisposed to developing random cracks, which quickly become arteries for water, salts, chemicals and other foreign materials to seep in.
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Fiber Optic Center Adds Hernon Epoxy

Fiber Optic Center Inc. recently announced the addition of Hernon Tuffbond 302 epoxy adhesive to its epoxy line.
August 24, 2016
The epoxy reportedly performs under temperature cycling from -54°C to 85°C.
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Adhesive and Sealant Market Overview and Outlook

The transportation and construction sectors led adhesives and sealants growth in 2015.
A. Todd Muhleman
August 1, 2016
The ChemQuest Group estimates the global adhesive and sealant industry to be approximately $53 billion at the end of 2015, comprised of $46.3 million in adhesives and $6.5 billion in sealants. This figure represents an increase of 3.5% in 2015.
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