Finished Adhesives and Sealants - Articles - Page 358

Identifying the Right Adhesive Processing Equipment for the Job

The right processing system can be the difference between a part made correctly and a costly error.

August 1, 2016

Rapid change has become common in today’s marketplace. With it comes even greater pressure for new technologies to accommodate manufacturing needs to fulfill the consumer demand, both now and in the future.

Employers Should Brace for a Big Impact from New OSHA Rules

Businesses that don’t prepare for the new OSHA guidelines could be facing increased scrutiny, as well as extra expenses.

August 1, 2016

This year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is expected to engage in a series of far-reaching regulatory changes from increased fines to stepped-up inspections that could affect countless numbers of companies of all sizes. Businesses that don’t prepare for them now could be facing increased scrutiny, as well as extra expenses.

Ask Dr. Dave

How should we prepare our surfaces for adhesive bonding?

Dave Dunn's August 2016 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

August 1, 2016

This is a very broad topic for this column. Adhesive bonding requires several choices to be made, such as type of adhesive, additives like adhesion promoters and surface preparation.

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Adhesive and Sealant Market Overview and Outlook

The transportation and construction sectors led adhesives and sealants growth in 2015.

A. Todd Muhleman

August 1, 2016

The ChemQuest Group estimates the global adhesive and sealant industry to be approximately $53 billion at the end of 2015, comprised of $46.3 million in adhesives and $6.5 billion in sealants. This figure represents an increase of 3.5% in 2015.