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An Ounce of Prevention Leads to Efficient Adhesive Assembly Operations

Environmentally friendly cleaning and preventative maintenance can pay dividends in terms of efficient operation and a safer manufacturing environment.

Susan Sutton

April 12, 2021

Have you ever run your hot-melt tank above the adhesive manufacturer’s recommended operating temperature? Did someone on the line ever forget to turn the equipment off at the end of the day? What about drips on the tank lid, or that one spot on the nozzle that always seems to collect buildup?

Submissions Open for Polyurethane Innovation Award

CPI will present the Innovation Award at the conclusion of the 2021 Polyurethanes Technical Conference.

April 5, 2021

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry of the American Chemistry Council recently announced that applications for the Polyurethane Innovation Award are now being accepted through June 15, 2021.

Sika Acquires DriTac

Sika reports that the acquisition strengthens its growth platform for interior finishing in the U.S.

April 5, 2021

Sika recently announced the acquisition of DriTac, a U.S.-based floor covering adhesives company.

Adhesives for Electronics Assembly

Adhesives provide a strong bond during electronics assembly while protecting components against potential damage.

Simla Ay

March 29, 2021

Recent innovations in the electronics industry, such as hybrid vehicles, mobile electronic devices, medical applications, digital cameras, computers, defense telecommunications, and augmented reality headsets, touch nearly every part of our lives.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Personnel Appointments at tesa Draw Most Reader Interest

Readers last week were most interested in personnel news from tesa.

Susan Sutton

March 22, 2021

Who are the movers and shakers in your company? Send personnel announcements to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Ask Dr. Dave

Understanding Two-Component Adhesives

Why do we have to use two-component adhesives and meter/mix equipment in our assembly and repair operations?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

March 16, 2021

I realize that the meter/mix equipment can be a major inconvenience. Adhesives come in two forms, namely two component or one component. Two-component adhesives are mainly epoxies, reactive acrylics, or polyurethanes.

Automotive Team at Huntsman Polyurethanes Celebrates Supplier Award from Toyota Boshoku Europe

Huntsman received a Bronze Quality award for Superior Performance.

March 11, 2021

Huntsman Polyurethanes' automotive experts are celebrating after receiving a best performing supplier award from Toyota Boshoku Europe.

Dow to Establish South China Specialties Hub

The multi-year project will reportedly provide customers local access to Dow's portfolio of products and technologies.

March 10, 2021

Dow recently announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Zhanjiang Economic and Technological Development Zone Administrative Committee (Zhanjiang EDZ) to build the Dow South China Specialties Hub.

Ask Dr. Dave

Vibration- and Shock-Resistant Structural Adhesives

Which structural adhesives can resist serious vibration and shock?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

February 19, 2021

You have a wide range of structural adhesive possibilities here. Normally, you require an adhesive that has been toughened with a rubber for this. Very rigid, quite brittle adhesives have been successful, however.

HUNTSMAN: High-Performance Adhesive Range

The ARALDITE Adhesive Core Range consists of three technologies: epoxy, acrylic, and polyurethane.

January 5, 2021

Huntsman Advanced Materials has announced the launch of its ARALDITE 2000 Adhesive Core Range, designed to help businesses across virtually every industry maximize productivity by covering up to 80% of all bonding needs, from assembling high-performance products to making repairs in tough conditions.