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How do we increase the thermal resistance of anaerobic adhesives?

Dave Dunn's September 2018 column.

September 1, 2018

Question: We are looking to formulate some acrylic adhesives, including ultraviolet (UV) adhesives. Should we be looking at acrylate or methacrylate monomers?

Ask Dr. Dave: Should we be concerned about shrinkage of our adhesives on curing?

Dave Dunn's July 2018 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

July 13, 2018

Some adhesives, such as solvent-based materials and latex adhesives, always shrink as the carrier evaporates or is absorbed by the substrates.

Emulsion Adhesives Market Worth $17 Billion by 2022

Acrylic polymer emulsion is estimated to be the largest resin type segment of the emulsion adhesives market in 2017.

May 8, 2018

The emulsion adhesives market is projected to grow from $12.98 billion in 2017 to $17.28 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%.

Acrylic Adhesives to Lead North American Floor Adhesives Market Growth

In terms of technology type, water-based technology currently dominates the North American floor adhesives market.

April 6, 2018

The North American floor adhesives market is likely to reach an estimated value of $1.097.9 billion in 2023.

Ask Dr. Dave

Do reactive acrylics and anaerobics behave like epoxies in terms of curing?

Dave Dunn's March 2017 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

March 1, 2017

Do reactive acrylics and anaerobics behave like epoxies in terms of curing and properties like heat resistance?

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What is the difference between a hardener, a primer, an accelerator, and an activator?

Dave Dunn's February 2017 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

February 1, 2017

What is the difference between a hardener, a primer, an accelerator, and an activator for adhesives and sealants?

Market Trends

The Future of Pressure-Sensitive Graphic Films

Vehicle graphics are predicted to be the fastest-growing segment in the next two years.

November 3, 2016

Today, pressure-sensitive graphic films are required to perform an extraordinary and ever-changing number of functions across a variety of industries, including building and construction, road traffic signage, home décor, and large-format weather-resistant labels, in addition to the “traditional” markets of outdoor advertising, point-of-purchase promotions, and vehicle graphics.

Ask Dr. Dave

What tips can you provide for bonding plastics and composites with adhesives?

Dave Dunn's November 2016 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

November 3, 2016

Adhesives are often a better way to assemble plastics than by using mechanical assembly with fasteners. For example, fiberglass composites are routinely bonded with epoxy or reactive acrylic adhesives in the automotive and marine industries because they give high strength and durable bonds.

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.