Master Bond EP40TC is a two-part epoxy system designed for bonding, sealing, and encapsulating applications where thermal conductivity and electrical insulation are required.
Several key trends will help drive the 6.1% CAGR expected for automotive adhesive tape revenues through 2028.
February 9, 2022
Automotive adhesive tapes are lighter than mechanical fasteners such as screws and fasteners and simplify the automobile manufacturing process. The global automotive adhesive tapes market was valued at $8.7 billion in 2020 and is expected to account for $13.8 billion by 2028.
Can you recommend an adhesive for bonding a polystyrene part to glass for a consumer product? The adhesive needs some good strength, and it must be clear, cure quickly, and be easily used by relatively non-skilled operators. The final product will be used indoors and might suffer occasional impacts.
Many adhesives will probably do the job, such as tough acrylics and epoxies. The simplest to source and start with might be a clear 5-min epoxy, dispensed from a twin-syringe and fitted with a static mixer.
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The transaction includes approximately 1,300 associates and eight manufacturing facilities globally.
December 3, 2021
Hexion Holdings Corp. recently announced that, as a result of its ongoing strategic review, it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its epoxy-based Coatings and Composite businesses.
A fast acting epoxy resin, it is reported to be stronger and more resilient than pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes and liquid adhesives.
November 2, 2021
Lohmann Corp. has announced the expansion of its Reactive Chemistry Adhesives line with the addition of UV-LUX, a UV-light-activated adhesive with color change.
Structural adhesives, also known as load-bearing adhesives, are substances that harden and fasten two similar or dissimilar substrate elements with high-modulus, high-strength, and permanent bonds.
When manufacturers are looking to use adhesives in an assembly operation, three steps must enter into the decision process: suitability, compatibility, and capability.