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Ask Dr. Dave: January 2013

January 7, 2013

QUESTION: We have a lab freezer that goes down to -32°C, and the seals are torn and need replaced. What do you recommend?

Focus On: E-Commerce Efficiency

Jeroen Bloemhard

November 1, 2012

Manufacturing companies can better serve their customers and build supply chain efficiencies through B2B e-commerce.

Case Study: Silicones to the Rescue

David M. Brassard

November 1, 2012

In 2001, the trucking industry experienced some major problems when increased pollution controls raised under-hood temperatures and caused failures in big rigs, specifically in the tractor-trailers’ turbocharger systems.

GLOBAL SILICONES COUNCIL: New Website

July 11, 2012

A new global website reportedly demonstrates the innovative and wide-ranging uses of silicones.

GELEST: Silicone Fluids Brochure

May 24, 2012

New hydrophilic and polar silicones, along with a wider range of organic compatible fluids, are included in the newly expanded brochure.

Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives 101

This article explains what a pressure-sensitive adhesive is, how it is constructed and what adhesive options are available.

Kurt Schramer

October 1, 2009

Pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) are used in applications ranging from labeling food packaging to assembling electronic devices to mounting graphics displays. Although they have been around for decades and their use is widespread, manufacturers, converters, and printers may not understand the key differences between the adhesive choices available, how they’re constructed, or which are best suited for a particular job.

Adhering to Difficult Substrates with Silicone Adhesives

Substrates with reactive groups available for bonding make chemical bonding easier to achieve, while substrates with nothing to react to make adhesion difficult.

October 1, 2005

Adhesive technology is equal parts chemistry and "black magic." The sheer number of available substrates makes it nearly impossible to test each adhesive on every type. However, by conducting tests on a selection of novel, or difficult-to-adhere-to, substrates, we can make inferences that may help narrow the choice of adhesives.

The Use of Silicone Adhesives in Space Applications

Every single design consideration—including the adhesives selected—is important in the costly endeavor to send an object into space.

October 28, 2003

The harsh conditions of space place a set of constraints on the technologies that take us there. Of primary concern when it comes to space system design is the adhesive chosen to hold everything together. What does it take to perform in the vacuum of space, and why do silicone adhesives continue to be the adhesive of choice in many aerospace applications?