Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs) - Articles - Page 110

Saint-Gobain to Acquire German Tapes Manufacturer

Biolink develops and produces environmentally friendly solvent-free acrylic resin adhesive tapes.

May 24, 2017

Saint-Gobain recently announced it has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the equity capital of Biolink.

SARTOMER AMERICAS: PSA Products

May 17, 2017

The UV-curable PRO13765 reportedly enables high-performance pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) with excellent performance properties.

Global Hot Melt Market to Grow 5%

The global hot melt adhesive market was valued at $6 billion in 2015.

May 15, 2017

The global hot melt adhesive market was valued at $6 billion in 2015 and is projected to reach $9.44 billion by 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% from 2016 to 2024.

ASHLAND: Emulsion PSAs

May 12, 2017

Aroset 2554 is an emulsion PSA for removable labels and graphics applications.

ASHLAND: Solvent-Based PSAs

May 5, 2017

Aroset™ PS-6426 is designed specifically for HVAC aluminum foil tape applications.

Novel Technology for Non-Silicone, Non-Solvent-Based Release Coatings

Many tape manufacturers are seeking solvent- and silicone-free release coatings.

Joel Erwin Goldstein, Ph.D.

May 4, 2017

To achieve the desired level of release, humidity resistance, hydrophobicity and other properties, most release coatings today are based on silicone and/or fluorochemical technologies. Fluorochemicals provide hydrophobicity, an important release coating feature that drives performance.

Integrating a Full-Service Converter into Your Supply Chain

Partnering with a full-service converter can increase process efficiencies.

May 4, 2017

Sourcing, specifying, and purchasing adhesive tapes and materials can be a stressful process. You have literally millions of different tapes to choose from, and finding a solution for your application can be time consuming. Full-service converters can be your ideal partner to save sourcing time, lower material costs, reduce SKUs, increase production output and enhance the end product.

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.

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.

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?