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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.

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.

ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES: 3M Acrylic Adhesives

September 9, 2014

This company now offers 3M’s new Scotch-Weld low-odor acrylic adhesives.

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.

Improving Assembly with Fastener and Component Enhancement Materials

Adhesives, sealants and coatings have made great strides in improving the reliability of fastener systems.

William Mackowski

September 2, 2014

The concept of using helical threaded fastening dates back many centuries. Nearly as old is the consequential search for a means of keeping these same fasteners secure until removal is required.

Precision Specialties Acquires Palm Labs Adhesives

August 21, 2014

Precision Specialties recently announced it has acquired Palm Labs Adhesives LLC, a technology-based company that develops, manufactures, and markets specialty adhesives and sealants.

ITW Announces 60th Anniversary of Devcon Brand

August 11, 2014

ITW recently announced that Devcon^® brand, a product line of ITW Polymers Adhesives North America, will mark its 60th anniversary in September.

Strategic Solutions: State of the U.S. Adhesives and Sealants Industry

U.S. adhesive and sealant manufacturers have benefited from an economy that has been growing quicker than other developed economic regions.

A. Todd Muhleman

August 1, 2014

The outlook for the U.S. adhesives and sealants industry at the mid-point of 2014 has slightly improved over 2013. After growing just 1.9% in 2013, most economists are predicting the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) will grow 3% for 2014.

ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES: Dymax UV-Cure Adhesives

July 9, 2014

This company now offers the E-MAX range of products, an exclusive portfolio of UV-curing adhesives manufactured by Dymax.

Case Study: Structural Adhesives Increase Productivity for Electric Vehicle Assembly

Clean Motion relies on structural adhesives to provide strength and reduce weight in its Zbee electric vehicle.

July 1, 2014

The innovative Zbee three-wheeler is an ultra-light, energy-efficient electric vehicle designed by Clean Motion AB, located in Lerum, Sweden, with its manufacturing site in Trollhättan.