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FLEXCON: Flame-Retardant Adhesive

FLEXcon’s V-59FR is recommended for aerospace and automotive applications.

November 11, 2020

FLEXcon Co., Inc. recently announced the introduction of FLEXmount and FLEXmark products with V-59FR non-halogenated flame-retardant adhesive for applications in the transportation industry that require flame retardancy.

CREATIVE MATERIALS: Electrically Conductive Adhesives and Dielectric Coatings

Unlike conventional conductive materials, these products reportedly feature a high-continuous-operation temperature.

October 13, 2020

Creative Materials recently introduced a new series of high-temperature electrically conductive inks and adhesives, as well as dielectric coatings.

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Meridian Adhesives Acquisition Draws Most Reader Interest

Last week, news from Meridian Adhesives Group regarding its acquisition of E-Chem garnered the most interest from our readers.

Susan Sutton

July 27, 2020

Does your company supply adhesives and sealants for infrastructure applications? What opportunities are you seeing? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your story.

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MAPEI on the Small Screen Leads the News

Readers last week were most interested in HGTV’s incorporation of MAPEI products in one of its shows.

Susan Sutton

July 20, 2020

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Royal Adhesives & Sealants Earns Spot in Boeing Premier Bidder Program

The Boeing Premier Bidder Program recognizes and rewards consistently high-performing Boeing Commercial Airplanes suppliers and gives them an opportunity to increase their business with Boeing.

July 10, 2020

H.B. Fuller recently announced that its Royal Adhesives & Sealants aerospace business has earned a spot in the Boeing Premier Bidder Program.

PPG: Battery-Powered Mixer

According to PPG, the Semco 285-B mixer will blend all types of materials packaged in PPG Semkit packages.

July 2, 2020

The battery-powered PPG Semco 285-B mixer is intended to mix two-part aerospace sealants, adhesives, and other potting compounds.

DOW: Primerless Silicone Adhesive

According to Dow, this new adhesive cures at room temperature and provides fast adhesion for shorter cycle times.

June 30, 2020

Dow recently introduced its new DOWSIL™ EA-3838 Fast Adhesive, a primerless silicone adhesive that cures rapidly without oven heat for improved productivity and reduced energy usage in the manufacture of appliances, automotive electronics, lighting, and avionics.

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B-Staged Epoxy Meets Airbus Standards for Flame Retardancy and Toxicity

Adhesives and sealants must meet stringent requirements for use in aircraft and other applications.

June 17, 2020

Master Bond EP36FR is a specialized one-part epoxy that meets Airbus specifications for toxic gas emissions per AITM 3.0005, Issue 2 in the flaming mode and Section 7.4 of ABD0031, Issue F.

NASA Advances Artemis Program with Payload Delivery Contract

Masten Space Systems will deliver science and technology to the Moon ahead of human missions.

June 10, 2020

NASA has selected Masten Space Systems of Mojave, Calif., to deliver and operate eight payloads—with nine science and technology instruments—to the Moon’s South Pole in 2022 to help lay the foundation for human expeditions to the lunar surface beginning in 2024.

Understanding Carbonic Cleaning for Adhesive Bonding Applications

Bonding in automotive, aerospace, and other assembly operations can be improved through effective surface pretreatment technologies such as carbonic cleaning.

Ahsan Anwar

Paul Botelho

June 3, 2020

Cleaning and surface pretreatment are directly related in many industries. Traditional pretreatment methods such as alcohol wiping or air nozzles are used to clean off contaminants and prepare surfaces for adhesion.