Articles Tagged with ''adhesives in assembly''

Cool Customers: Premixed and Frozen Packages for Adhesives and Sealants

Premixed and frozen packages provide highly reliable convenience packaging for plural-component resins.

March 5, 2020

Premixed and frozen (PMF) refers to plural-component resin systems delivered in syringes and cartridges that are premixed and frozen in dry ice.

Worthen Industries Acquires Henkel’s Footwear Adhesives Business in Mexico

The acquisition includes a comprehensive portfolio of adhesive technologies, as well as experienced sales and technical support staff.

March 5, 2020

Worthen Industries recently announced that it has acquired Henkel’s footwear product line in Mexico.

HENKEL: Bookbinding Adhesive

Henkel’s new Technomelt GA 3980 Ultra reportedly features excellent heat and cold resistance, improved flexibility, and high adhesive strength, even on substrates that are difficult to process.

March 3, 2020

Henkel recently announced the introduction of Technomelt GA 3980 Ultra, a hot-melt adhesive that is reportedly suitable for all melting systems and can be used for bookbinding and a variety of binding applications.

From the Editor

Industry Leaders Share Insights at the 2020 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference

World Adhesive and Sealant Conference attendees will be able to listen to industry leaders share their thoughts on a broad range of topics influencing the industry.

Susan Sutton

March 2, 2020

The 2020 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference (WAC2020) will provide myriad opportunities for adhesives and sealants professionals to gather and learn about the latest products and technologies that the industry has to offer.

Ask Dr. Dave

Can you recommend a method for bonding aluminum to aluminum for use in an application for continuous immersion in water?

Dr. Dave shares insights regarding challenges and options for adhesive applications involving water immersion.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

February 20, 2020

All adhesives tend to lose strength on immersion in water. Water acts in two ways on a bonded assembly: It can be absorbed into the adhesive and soften it, and it can degrade the interface between the adhesive and the bonded surfaces.

PANACOL: Fast-Curing Epoxy Adhesive for Cosmetic Packaging

According to Panacol, the adhesive can be applied and cured quickly due to its accommodating dispensing properties.

January 30, 2020

The new epoxy-based Vitralit UC 6025 adhesive from Panacol reportedly optimizes automated assembly processes.

DOE Announces $133 Million to Accelerate Advanced Vehicle Technologies Research

Concept papers for this funding opportunity are due February 21, 2020, and full applications will be due April 14, 2020.

January 29, 2020

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced up to $133 million in new and innovative advanced vehicle technologies research.

Product Profile

Optimized Dispensing for Electronics and Automotive Assembly

An optimized dispenser series enables the dispensing of adhesives and sealants in small quantities for electronics, automotive, and similar applications.

January 29, 2020

ViscoTec recently launched its new optimized dispenser series for small dispensing quantities.

MACTAC INDUSTRIAL TAPES: High-Performance Acrylic Adhesive Tape

Macbond HBA724 (IB7372-74) is designed for a wide range of industrial mounting, bonding, and assembly applications.

January 15, 2020

Mactac Industrial Tapes has announced the addition of a new high-performance acrylic adhesive tape to its Macbond product line.

MASTER BOND: Thermally Conductive, Chemically Resistant Epoxy Sealant

Master Bond reports that the product’s long working life makes it ideal for bonding and sealing large or intricate parts that may need ample time for mixing and applying.

January 14, 2020

Master Bond EP62-1AO is a two-part epoxy adhesive and sealant with a working life of 12-14 hr at ambient temperature for a 100-g mass.

This annual Midwest coatings conference combines all of the high-quality technical presentations, exhibits and networking opportunities from the Coatings Trends and Technologies and Powder Coating Summit conferences into one new event. The event caters to both liquid and powder coatings formulators and manufacturers.

As the industry’s premier international event, WAC 2026 offers a unique opportunity for professionals from every continent to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of the sector.