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Adhesives for Fiberglass Bonding

What are the best adhesives for bonding fiberglass components?

July 20, 2021

Called thermoset polyesters, these materials are glass fiber-reinforced unsaturated polyesters. They are also often referred to as “sheet molding compounds” (SMCs), “fiber-reinforced plastics” (FRPs), or simply “fiberglass.”

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Fedrigoni Acquisition of Acucote Garners Most Reader Interest

Readers last week were most interested in Fedrigoni’s acquisition announcement.

Susan Sutton

July 6, 2021

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New Dow MDI and Prepolymers Facility is Top News

An announcement from Dow regarding a new facility drew the most reader interest last week.

June 28, 2021

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Dow to Build MDI Distillation and Prepolymers Facility in Texas

In coordination with the startup of a new MDI facility in Freeport, Dow will shut down the polyurethane assets at its La Porte site.

June 14, 2021

Dow recently announced plans to build an integrated methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) distillation and prepolymers facility at its world-scale manufacturing site in Freeport, Texas.

New Trends in Construction and Remodeling Sealants and Adhesives

As builders look for better sealant and adhesive solutions for their remodeling and construction projects, several new industry product trends are emerging.

Jason Wirth

June 3, 2021

Adhesives and sealants are critical tools for building projects and on the job site. As builders look for better sealant and adhesive solutions for their remodeling and construction projects, several new industry product trends are emerging.

MULE-HIDE PRODUCTS CO. INC.: Polyurethane Roofing Sealant

The company reports that the roofing sealant is easy to use and provides excellent adhesion, elongation, and tensile strength.

May 27, 2021

The new Seal-Fast^® Liqui-Flash polyurethane roofing sealant from Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. reportedly seals complex details quickly and permanently.

J-B Weld Acquires Herculiner from Old World Industries

Herculiner is a leading truck liner brand purchased by DIY enthusiasts.

April 30, 2021

The J-B Weld^® Co. recently announced its acquisition of the do-it-yourself bed liner brand Herculiner^® from Old World Industries, LLC.

GRACO INC.: Two-Component Dispense Valve

It reportedly provides uniform and consistent blending of difficult-to-dispense materials for various applications.

April 22, 2021

Graco Inc. has launched its Voltex™ dynamic mix valve designed for dispensing two-component foaming urethanes and silicones.

Exploring a High-Performance, Bio-Based Feedstock for Adhesives and Sealants

Safe and produced from an annually renewable feedstock, isosorbide has a combination of properties that offers excellent potential for a range of CASE applications.

Jiae Kim

April 21, 2021

Better resistance to UV, abrasion, scratching, and impact. Better adhesion and improved properties for water-based formulation. The demands on today’s coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) create a long list of desirable properties for feedstocks.

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Superglues vs. Polyurethane Glues

Should I use superglue or one of the new polyurethane glues for general-purpose assembly and home repairs?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

April 19, 2021

I have worked with companies that manufacture superglue and polyurethane glue, both of which are single-component, no-mix adhesives. Superglue, which is the common term for cyanoacrylate adhesive, has been around for about 60 years. In contrast, the polyurethanes are about 20 years old in the retail market and somewhat older in professional woodworking. I admit to using both types of adhesive regularly.