Articles Tagged with ''epoxies''

A Safer Alternative Takes the Pressure out of Formulating Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

A new, tetrafunctional epoxy reactive modifier is increasingly being used as non-mutagenic, drop-in formulation replacement for polyfunctional aziridine.

Hitesh Soni

March 1, 2016

Formulating pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) presents a number of complex challenges. The adhesive must flow and set without activation from anything more than the pressure of a hand, remain permanently tacky, and exhibit a strong bond—often to a variety of substrates, such as wood, glass, or metal—for as long as the application requires or until the end user decides to remove it.

Epoxy Technology Celebrates 50 Years

February 24, 2016

Epoxy Technology Inc. recently announced it is celebrating 50 years of adhesive innovation.

DELO: Epoxy Resin Adhesive

February 2, 2016

A new, dual-curing epoxy resin is available that can reportedly be used in the most demanding applications.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Announcement About Royal Adhesives & Sealants Acquisition Receives Most Reader Interest

Royal Adhesives & Sealants’ acquisition announcement garnered the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

January 18, 2016

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

EPOXY TECHNOLOGY INC.: UV Hybrid Adhesives

January 8, 2016

A new line of UV hybrid adhesives is now available from this company.

Royal Adhesives & Sealants Acquires Adhesive Systems Inc.

ASI will reportedly continue as a strategic subsidiary of Royal Adhesives & Sealants focusing on the assembly adhesives market through its global distribution network.

January 6, 2016

Royal Adhesives & Sealants LLC recently announced it has acquired Adhesive Systems Inc. (ASI).

Ask Dr. Dave: How can I tell if my adhesive has fully cured?

Maximum properties for epoxies are only achieved by curing at high temperatures for long periods of time to complete the reactions.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

January 4, 2016

Dave Dunn's January 2016 column.

DELO: Epoxy Adhesives

December 1, 2015

This company now offers one-component epoxy resins.

Ask Dr. Dave: What adhesives do you recommend for bonding fiberglass for indoor applications?

Reactive acrylics can be formulated with very fast cure times, or can be modified so that no cure occurs

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

September 1, 2015

Dave Dunn's September 2015 column.

Pre-Dispersion Equipment Engineered for Lightweight Adhesive Fillers

An innovative dispersion technology assists in the homogenization of highly filled adhesives.

Stephanie Shira

August 3, 2015

Adhesives, sealants, and their hybrids are crucial for many industries in which weight and performance must be balanced and tradeoffs limited, such as automotive, aerospace, and marine.

This annual event provides current and future leaders in the adhesives and sealants industry with the opportunity to expand their knowledge and network with peers.

Organized by Women in Chemicals, this landmark conference will offer opportunities for networking, learning, and professional development. With a diverse array of sessions, workshops, and social events, participants can expect a dynamic program designed to empower and inspire.