Ask Dr. Dave: What are the best products for filling the seams after assembling acrylic countertops? Reactive acrylic adhesives vary from surface-activated flexible adhesives to two-component adhesives. October 1, 2014 Dave Dunn's October 2014 column.Read More
Maximizing Quality and Cost Benefits with Structural Adhesive Testing Choose a method for testing structural adhesives that maximizes benefits. Andrew DeWolfe October 1, 2014 Testing of structural adhesives is too often an assumed and prescribed process rather than a strategy to ensure quality and cost efficiencies.Read More
Hot-Melt Adhesives 101: A Primer for Users Hot-melt adhesives are ideal for a variety of applications. Pierce Covert October 1, 2014 For many people, the glue sticks and glue guns they buy at their local hobby or hardware store are an introduction to hot-melt adhesives—but these products are only a small glimpse of what is possible in the world of hot melts.Read More
Assembly Show Returns to Rosemont: Opportunities for Adhesives and Sealants The annual event includes an exhibit hall, workshops and a keynote about reshoring U.S. manufacturing. October 1, 2014 The ASSEMBLY Show is scheduled to take place October 28-30 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill.Read More
4 Trends Impacting the Global Adhesives and Sealants Industry The adhesives and sealants community will meet this month to discuss trends and new technologies at the ASC Fall Convention and Expo. Matthew Croson October 1, 2014 The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) supports a $43 billion global industry whose reach spans all market segments and sub-segments.Read More
SCIGRIP: Methyl Methacrylate Adhesive September 25, 2014 This company has released SG805, an enhanced methyl methacrylate (MMA) adhesive that reportedly offers increased temperature resistance.Read More
HENKEL: Hybrid Adhesive September 24, 2014 Loctite 4090 is a new hybrid adhesive that reportedly combines the two key features of structural and instant adhesives: bond strength and speed.Read More
Dow Adhesives Achieve Sustainability Milestone September 19, 2014 The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced that its BETAMATE™ structural adhesives have been named the company’s third Breakthrough to World Challenges.Read More
ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES: 3M Acrylic Adhesives September 9, 2014 This company now offers 3M’s new Scotch-Weld low-odor acrylic adhesives.Read More
Ask Dr. Dave Ask Dr. Dave: What is the difference between a polyurethane adhesive and a polyurea adhesive? Dave Dunn's September 2014 column. Dave Dunn Ph.D. September 2, 2014 The most important difference is that the polyurea reaction is much faster than the polyurethane one.Read More