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Ask Dr. Dave

Why use pressure-sensitive tape adhesives in the assembly of electronic devices?

Dave Dunn's October 2016 column.

October 3, 2016

What are the pros and cons of using pressure-sensitive tape adhesives in place of liquid adhesives in the assembly of electronic devices?

DOW CORNING: Assembly Adhesives

September 14, 2016

This company has introduced two new adhesive and sealant products for assembly applications.

Customized Structural Adhesives Deliver Multiple Benefits

Structural adhesives help automotive manufacturers meet existing and upcoming global regulations for fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions.

Ana Wagner

September 1, 2016

Automotive and commercial transportation manufacturers must design and produce vehicles that meet both consumer expectations and government standards for safety, comfort, performance, and sustainability.

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.

Ask Dr. Dave

What alternatives do I have for bonding to surfaces like polyethylene and polypropylene?

Dave Dunn's September 2016 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

September 1, 2016

What alternatives do I have for high-strength bonding to surfaces like polyethylene and polypropylene?

Ask Dr. Dave

How should we prepare our surfaces for adhesive bonding?

Dave Dunn's August 2016 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

August 1, 2016

This is a very broad topic for this column. Adhesive bonding requires several choices to be made, such as type of adhesive, additives like adhesion promoters and surface preparation.

Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives Are in the Driver's Seat

Industrial PSA tapes with high temperature resistance bring new value to production assembly in automotive and transportation markets.

Janet Page

July 1, 2016

For years, pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) have been creating new opportunities for improved production processes in the automotive and transportation markets. According to the Adhesive and Sealant Council Inc., one of the first uses of acrylic PSA tapes in the automotive market came about in the 1960s as a solution for replacing mechanical fasteners to attach vehicle trim, thus improving corrosion resistance.

Ask Dr. Dave

Which hardeners are recommended for very fast curing epoxy adhesives?

The most widely used hardeners for very fast curing adhesives are specialty mercaptans.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

July 1, 2016

Dave Dunn's July 2016 column.

Top 5 News that Sticks

H.B. Fuller’s Acquisition Received Most Reader Interest for Second Consecutive Week

Last Week, Readers Were Again Most Interested in H.B. Fuller’s Acquisition News

Teresa McPherson

June 27, 2016

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.