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HENKEL CORP.: Silicone Potting Compound

May 24, 2013

Loctite^®SI 5640™ is a new two-part, self-leveling silicone potting compound designed for electrical and electronic potting applications that require UL 94 VO compliance.

NUSIL TECHNOLOGY LLC: Silicone Products

February 15, 2013

This company’s Engineering and Electronics business unit debuted two new silicone products in San Francisco at Photonics West 2013.

GELEST: Reactive Silicones

February 11, 2013

This company has extended its line of reactive silicone fluids and materials with the addition of new silicone macromers, including monofunctional and heterobifunctional monodisperse reactive fluids.

Advancing Adhesives: Hot Melts Heat Up

New hot-melt adhesives can resist both heat and water.

February 1, 2013

Henkel has introduced new molding products under the Macromelt brand for electrical applications.

Ask Dr. Dave: January 2013

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

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.