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Live from Tape Week 2022

Joe Tocci, president of the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC), shares information about the recently held Tape Week, some of the PSTC’s activities, and challenges and opportunities for the tape industry.

Susan Sutton

May 19, 2022

I recently took the Bonding with ASI podcast on the road, sitting down with Joe Tocci, president of the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) at Tape Week in Orlando, Fla. Postponed twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the inaugural Tape Week was held May 3-5, 2022.

Structural Bonding and Repair with Acrylic Adhesives

The right adhesive joining solution can have tremendous influence on operational efficiency, productivity, and profitability.

Jose Fanjul

Catherine Schoenenberger

May 5, 2022

Market studies indicate that the use of structural adhesives will continue to show significant growth in the coming years. Whether for first joining operations, maintenance, or repair operations, the use of paste adhesives offers many advantages compared to welding or traditional mechanical fastening, including ease of use, environmental resistance, sealing, stress distribution, and joining dissimilar materials.

Photo of containers of Huntsman's Araldite 2080 structural adhesive

HUNTSMAN: Non-Flammable Structural Adhesive

This adhesive reportedly helps increase end-customer and employee satisfaction, especially in confined working environments, while delivering exceptional bond performance.

January 25, 2022

Huntsman has launched its ARALDITE^® 2080 adhesive, a low-odor, non-flammable (according to CLP, flashpoint > 60°C), and primer-free structural acrylate adhesive.

Market Trends

Pressure-Sensitive Tapes on the Rise

Pressure-sensitive tape manufacturers are tapping into the packaging, medical, and transportation sectors to gain ground.

January 14, 2022

Today’s manufacturers have unrestrained access when it comes to bonding solutions. Pressure-sensitive tapes and labels have grown as a viable option, but why are these solutions important?

Hexion’s Composite Technology Wins Two Awards from SPE

Hexion's composite technology was recognized in awards within the North American and Central European divisions, as well the Grand Award.

November 26, 2021

The Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE) recently recognized Hexion’s composite technology at the society’s Annual Automotive Innovation Awards Program.

BOSTIK: Anaerobic Engineering Adhesives

These adhesives offer a number of advantages over mechanical solutions, such as long-term reliability, increased versatility of application, and protection against corrosion.

October 7, 2021

Bostik, an Arkema company, has launched a new range of high-performance anaerobic adhesives to provide engineers with alternatives to commonly used mechanical fastening solutions such as washers, gaskets, pins, hemps, and tapes.

Ford to Build New Electric Vehicle Mega-Campus in Tennessee, Battery Plants in Kentucky

The facilities will produce the next generation of electric F-Series trucks and the batteries to power future electric Ford and Lincoln vehicles.

September 30, 2021

Ford Motor Co. recently announced plans to bring electric vehicles at scale to American customers with two new environmentally and technologically advanced campuses in Tennessee and Kentucky.

Address bonding needs and process flexibility with WACKER’s SEMICOSIL® 9820

September 30, 2021

WACKER’s SEMICOSIL® 9820 can replace traditional fasteners and bond mixed materials while offering the needed strength for these applications

Case Study

Structural Adhesives are Reaching New Heights with an Innovative Electric Vehicle

Sika serves as the adhesive bonding technology partner for a world record attempt featuring a 100% solar-powered vehicle.

September 28, 2021

Sika is sponsoring the Peak Evolution expedition, a challenging project to reach a new world record. The Peak Evolution team is developing an innovative and sustainable agricultural vehicle called TERREN, working completely with electrical power.

Solving Challenges in Electric Vehicle Batteries with Pressure-Sensitive Tapes

The electric vehicle space is an area that will provide a tremendous opportunity to converters and others working with high-performance, pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes.

Scott Krusinski

August 9, 2021

Automakers are investing heavily in electric vehicle (EV) technology and are setting long-term goals for phasing out internal combustion engines. This strategic shift is driven by government policy, long-term competitiveness, and innovations in lithium-ion technology and production that have extended the EV driving range and reduced battery pack costs.