Articles Tagged with ''acrylics''

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Adhesives for Fiberglass Bonding

What are the best adhesives for bonding fiberglass components?
Dave Dunn, Ph.D.
Dave Dunn Ph.D.
July 20, 2021

Called thermoset polyesters, these materials are glass fiber-reinforced unsaturated polyesters. They are also often referred to as “sheet molding compounds” (SMCs), “fiber-reinforced plastics” (FRPs), or simply “fiberglass.”


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Better Bonding: Simplifying Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Selection

Taking a systematic approach and using selection tools available from adhesive manufacturers can streamline the pressure-sensitive adhesive selection process and help ensure strong bonding in each application.
Kyle Witham
May 10, 2021

The ideal pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) delivers exactly the right amount of bonding at the lowest cost. Choosing the right adhesive hasn’t always been easy, however. We have all heard stories about adhesives failing prematurely, as well as how costly those failures can be to product manufacturers.


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Mactac acrylic tape

MACTAC INDUSTRIAL TAPES: Environmentally Friendly Acrylic Tapes

The acrylic tapes meet a range of requirements in applications such as appliances, membrane switches, automotive, and medical device assembly.
April 27, 2021
Mactac® Industrial Tapes has announced its newest 100% solids, solvent-free performance product line, MacBond™ HSA440 acrylic tapes.
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Adhesives for Electronics Assembly

Adhesives provide a strong bond during electronics assembly while protecting components against potential damage.
Simla Ay
Simla Ay
March 29, 2021

Recent innovations in the electronics industry, such as hybrid vehicles, mobile electronic devices, medical applications, digital cameras, computers, defense telecommunications, and augmented reality headsets, touch nearly every part of our lives.


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Understanding Two-Component Adhesives

Why do we have to use two-component adhesives and meter/mix equipment in our assembly and repair operations?
Dave Dunn, Ph.D.
Dave Dunn Ph.D.
March 16, 2021

I realize that the meter/mix equipment can be a major inconvenience. Adhesives come in two forms, namely two component or one component. Two-component adhesives are mainly epoxies, reactive acrylics, or polyurethanes.


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Panacol acrylic potting compound

PANACOL: Acrylic Potting Compound for Piezoceramics

Panacol reports the potting compound can be cured in just a few seconds with UV light or visible light.
February 23, 2021
Panacol has expanded its portfolio of dual-curing acrylic adhesives with the introduction of Vitralit® UD 8052 F, a low-viscosity, one-component UV-curable adhesive.
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Market Trends

Redefining the Future of the Transportation Sector with Adhesives and Sealants

Traction for adhesives and sealants among manufacturers of cars, buses, trucks, and recreational vehicles has surged in the past several years.
February 17, 2021

Ushering growth in the 2020s, legacy players in the adhesives and sealants market are striving to cater to the demands of transportation companies. Traction for adhesives and sealants among manufacturers of cars, buses, trucks, and caravans/recreational vehicles (RVs) has surged in the past several years.


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