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Case Study

A Structural Adhesive Transforms the Hovercraft Assembly Process

Hovertravel successfully completed sea trials on two 12000TD craft constructed with SCIGRIP’s adhesive bonding techniques.

October 3, 2016

Griffon Hoverwork, a designer and manufacturer of technically advanced hovercrafts, has collaborated with SCIGRIP to develop and produce its latest vessel. The newly completed 12000TD is a 22-m passenger craft that reportedly represents a significant shift in manufacturing techniques for the UK hovercraft company.

Delivering Value with Adhesives and Sealants

Replacing mechanical fasteners with adhesives offers a host of benefits in the transportation industry.

October 3, 2016

With the explosion of internet shopping over the past few years, demand for delivery vehicles has skyrocketed. As a result, vehicle manufacturers have had to strive for maximum payload to keep delivery costs to a minimum. The continuing focus for manufacturers is to increase the payload of their vehicles, thereby increasing their efficiency.

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

Dave Dunn's October 2016 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

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.

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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?

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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.

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