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Mechanical vs. Adhesive Bonds in Assembly

Using multiple materials in assembly can provide many advantages.

October 1, 2013

Adhesive bonding can be used to assemble identical materials or materials of different types; the purpose of such an assembly is to transfer mechanical loads in a given environment.

Podcasts: Listen and Learn

Three podcasts will help attendees get the most out of their experience at the ASC Fall Convention and Expo.

September 26, 2013

All three podcasts can be found at www.adhesivesmag.com/pods.

291 Housing Markets Listed as Improving in September

September 16, 2013

A total of 291 metropolitan areas across the country now qualify as improving housing markets, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI) for September.

Case Study: Living Under the Same Roof

Roof tile adhesives can provide strong adhesion, including resistance to hurricane-force winds.

September 5, 2013

Sarasota Roofing Co., a family-owned, multi-generational company, takes pride in the ties to its Florida community and its reputation for being one of the most established, trustworthy roofing contractors in the area.

Aligning Adhesive Price and Performance

Knowing a few basic distinctions among adhesives could help manufacturers save money and extend the life of their products.

Kurt Schramer

September 4, 2013

For technical applications that require some form of adhesion, pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) usually offer the best value, given their affordability, ease of use and clean application, when compared to alternative bonding options like mechanical fasteners or liquid adhesives.

Marvin Named MAPEI Associate Director of Technical Services

August 9, 2013

MAPEI Corp. recently announced the appointment of Dan Marvin to the position of associate director of Technical Services.

2013 ASI Top 25

The ASI Top 25 is our exclusive ranking of the top 25 manufacturers of adhesives and sealants.

August 5, 2013

This issue of Adhesives & Sealants Industry magazine brings the ASI Top 25, our exclusive ranking of the top 25 manufacturers of adhesives and sealants.

Construction Expenditures in China to Grow 8.5% Annually

July 30, 2013

Construction expenditures in China are expected to rise 8.5% per year in real terms through 2017, according to a new report.

FRANKLIN ADHESIVES AND POLYMERS: Videos

July 22, 2013

This company, a division of Franklin International, has produced a series of three new videos on preparing wood joints.

China Structural Adhesive Output Remains Strong

July 17, 2013

In 2007-2011, China’s output of structural adhesives presented a compound annual growth rate of 16.6%, higher than the growth rate of 13.6% of the adhesive industry in the same period.