Finished Adhesives and Sealants

Submissions for the ASI Readers’ Choice Awards Are Open!

Companies are invited to submit their best-of-the-best products(s) for consideration in the 2015 ASI Readers’ Choice Awards.

Susan Sutton

June 2, 2015

After all of the nominations are in, our readers will vote for their favorites.

Apple Continues to Lose Tablet Market Share in 2015 First Quarter

June 2, 2015

For the second quarter in a row, Apple lost a substantial share of the tablet market as shipments declined and growth of the overall market remained stagnant.

All Adhesive and Sealant Meter/Mix Systems Are Not Created Equal

Meter/mix systems vary immensely from application to application.

Chris Conary

June 1, 2015

Meter/mix systems vary immensely from application to application. Adhesive or sealant resin formulations can vary as well—by chemistry, viscosity, filler content, handling time, and moisture sensitivity, as well as other critical performance factors engineered by the material supplier.

Ask Dr. Dave: Can I dispose of water that has adhesive residue?

The answer is almost certainly no.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

June 1, 2015

Dave Dunn's June 2015 column.

Understanding OSHA's Revised Hazard Communication Standard

Chemical producers and shippers will encounter challenges with the GHS - here's what you need to know.

Daniel Levine

June 1, 2015

As a response to the multiple definitions of hazard—and multiple ways of communicating these hazards—the United Nations adopted the Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) in 2003.

Touchscreen Manufacturing with UV LED Curing Technology

UV LED curing technology provides a more consistent and reliable process without damaging or discloring heat-sensitive components.

Stacy Hoge

June 1, 2015

Ultraviolet (UV) light-emitting diode (LED) curing offers many benefits for bonding and coating applications in the touchscreen manufacturing segment. It provides a more consistent and reliable process without damaging or discoloring heat-sensitive components.

Disposable Static Mixers: A Maturing Industry

The disposable static mixer industry is bringing many changes to adhesives manufacturers, distributors and end users.

Paul Gossi

June 1, 2015

To understand the changes the plastic disposable static mixer industry is experiencing today, it is helpful to know where it has been and how it got there.

Two-Component Dispensing Solution for Adhesives and Sealants

Upgrading production to two-component dispensing systems can offer multiple benefits.

Richard Luo

June 1, 2015

With the continuous improvement of current metering and dispensing technology, two-component equipment proportioning and mixing precision can reach ±1%.

Dispensing & Curing

This chart-style directory includes supplier companies and contact information for various types of dispensing, curing and filling equipment.

Susan Sutton

June 1, 2015

Welcome to the annual Dispensing and Curing Equipment Directory! The chart-style directory includes supplier companies and contact information for various types of dispensing, curing and filling equipment.