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Adhesives and Sealants Market Resumes Growth

October 1, 2005

Rauch Guide points to $12.3 billion in 2008

Paste Dot Adhesives For Bonding Nonwovens

October 1, 2005

This article focuses on the use of paste dot for the binding of nonwovens to themselves and other substrates.

Finding The Goldmine In A Product Line

October 1, 2005

Where can a company turn for meaningful cost savings once its other options - raw-material supply agreements, logistics and inventory control, etc. - have been exhausted? This article explores an underexploited option for companies producing formulated products.

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.

Assembly EndUser: Replacing Lead-Based Solder

September 1, 2005

Molecular wires and corrosion control boost performance of electrically conductive adhesives.

Global Nonwovens Market Undergoing Significant Structural Changes

September 1, 2005

In North America, textiles and chemical supplies in general - and nonwoven products in particular - are undergoing a significant change.

Online Exclusive: Garage Glamour

September 1, 2005

Distinctive garage doors have lasting beauty thanks to advanced methacrylate adhesive

Chemistry in Action

September 1, 2005

BASF refocuses its identity as a chemical company

Assembly EndUser: The Use of Valves in Automatic Liquid Dispensing Systems

September 1, 2005

In configuring the proper dispensing system, it is not only improtant to select the correct robotic system, but also the suitable valve for the material being dispensed.

Online Exclusive: Automating Adhesive Application - A Case Study

September 1, 2005

KR 6 robot.Founded in 1962, Reinhardt-Technik is a major supplier of dispensing and mixing equipment located outside of Dortmund, Germany. Recently, the company needed to automate a process for preparing