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RadTech Issues Call for Papers

Technical papers should be no longer than 25 min. in length.
May 5, 2017

RadTech International North America recently announced it is accepting abstracts for RadTech UV+EB Technology Conference & Exposition 2018.


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Plan Now to Profit from Sustainability

Demand for “green" has benefited adhesives and sealants manufacturers and their suppliers.
Susan Anderson
May 4, 2017
After years of modest growth in the adoption of green/sustainability programs, major corporations, along with their suppliers and logistics partners, have committed to sustainability and social responsibility goals.
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Going Solar

Chemique Adhesives anticipates energy-cost reduction and reduced emissions thanks to a 30-kW solar installation.
May 4, 2017
Chemique Adhesives recently announced that the 30-kW solar installation on the roof of its North American headquarters in Kennesaw, Ga., has begun operation. The solar power addition is part of the company’s corporate commitment to sustainability.
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Las Vegas Hosts PSTC Tape Summit

The PSTC’s Tape Summit 2017 will showcase the latest in PSA tape trends and technology.
May 4, 2017

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council’s (PSTC) Tape Summit, which is scheduled to take place May 15-19 in Las Vegas, Nev. The annual event provides industry professionals opportunities to build their pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape knowledge base.


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The Greener Side of Adhesive Coating

A 100% solids adhesive coating process is operationally and environmentally sustainable for pressure-sensitive adhesive construction.
Janet Page
May 4, 2017
Adhesive coating is an important and necessary step in pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) construction. It’s also one of the least-discussed aspects of the PSA manufacturing process and, as of late, is becoming one of the most environmentally sustainable.
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Ask Dr. Dave

Is there a PSA that can be removed and reapplied a number of times without losing adhesion?

Dave Dunn's May 2017 column.
Dave Dunn, Ph.D.
Dave Dunn Ph.D.
May 4, 2017
We have a customer who wants to use an adhesive-backed expanded PTFE gasket strip on a steel substrate. However, the customer wants to be able to remove and reapply the strip without losing adhesion. We do not make ePTFE gasket strips, but we have imported some samples for the customer to test. They are not satisfied with the results. I must admit, I am not surprised. Is there such a thing as a PSA that can be removed and reapplied a number of times without losing adhesion?
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