Epoxies - Articles - Page 24 | Adhesives & Sealants Industry

Ask Dr. Dave

March 19, 2012

QUESTION: We want to bond aluminum to several thermoplastics and thermosets for an outdoor application that could experience both high and low temperatures. What types of adhesives should we consider?

Dymax: Diaphragm Valve

March 8, 2012

The diaphragm valve is designed with a lightweight, wand-style body to make it more ergonomic for users.

Structurally Green

Sally Sinai

February 1, 2012

Structural adhesives can reduce emissions and assist in the recycling of plastics to minimize waste and VOCs.

Next-Generation Composite Adhesives

Frank Billotto

February 1, 2012

Adhesive technologies are quickly advancing to accommodate customer needs.

Bonding Composites and Other Structures

John Dubber

July 1, 2011

Structural adhesive technology comes in many forms and can be used in a variety of applications.

Viscosity 101

Many factors need to be considered when devising meaningful viscosity tests for adhesives and sealants.

Robert McGregor David Moonay Ph.D.

October 1, 2010

Most people in the adhesives and sealants industry are aware of viscosity and realize that it characterizes the way a material will flow. More technically speaking, viscosity refers to a material's resistance to flow; it can be measured in various ways, depending on the application.

Ask Dr. Dave

October 1, 2004

Dr. Dave Dunn explains the difference between "structural adhesives" and "non-structural adhesives" and more in this October 2004 column.

Epoxy, Acrylic, and Urethane Structural Adhesives

Increasing alternatives to mechanical fastening are available.

September 1, 2004

With ongoing advances in structural adhesive formulation, designers in every industry have increasing alternatives to mechanical fasteners for assembly of metal, composites, plastics, rubber, glass and more.

TRA-CON: Epoxy Adhesive

June 1, 2004

Tra-Con has introduced new TRA-BOND 342-3.5ACC, an epoxy adhesive specifically designed for applications with significant thermal shock.

TRA-CON: Transparent Epoxy Adhesive

This high-strength adhesive is reportedly designed for industrial and laminating applications that require clarity, as well as excellent structural, mechanical, and electrical properties

July 26, 2000

TRA-BOND 2114 is a low-viscosity, transparent epoxy adhesive formulation.