Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs)

Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Growing

October 10, 2013

Hot-melt adhesives are increasingly becoming popular due to their fast setting speed, relatively low cost, and low environmental impact, according to a new report.

DOW CORNING: Release Modifier

October 3, 2013

This company recently released its new Syl-Off^®SL 35 release modifier, reportedly the next generation of controlled release additive technology for solventless release coatings.

Assembly Show attendees will include salespeople, engineers and managers from a variety of industries, including aerospace/defense, electronics, consumer products, automotive, and medical/pharmaceutical.

October 1, 2013

This fall, visitors to the inaugural Assembly Show will enjoy an event that has been specially designed for suppliers, buyers and users of assembly technology and equipment.

Market Trends: Global Consumption of Radiation-Cured Products

Product assembly adhesives for electronic, medical, and other applications accounted for 13% of the adhesive pounds.

October 1, 2013

The global consumption of radiation-cured coatings, inks and adhesives was 868 million lbs in 2012, worth $4,495 million, according to a recent study from Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney. The

Improving Performance of Hot-Melt Packaging Adhesives

Pure monomer resins can help improve the performance of EVA-based carton closure hot-melt packaging adhesives.

P. Rajesh Raja, Ph.D.

October 1, 2013

Carton closure hot-melt packaging adhesives using ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) polymer systems have been used for decades due to their availability, formulation latitude and performance attributes. Packaging adhesive formulations typically contain polymer, tackifier resin and wax.

Converting Equipment for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

Specialized equipment is necessary to convert pressure-sensitive adhesives effectively.

Michael Pappas

October 1, 2013

Converting webs of pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) presents a variety of challenges. The inherent sticky properties of adhesives can be problematic throughout the slitting and rewinding process.

H.B. FULLER CO.: Hot-Melt Adhesive

October 1, 2013

This company has released Advantra Encore™ 4000, a proprietary polymer technology for case and carton sealing.

MACtac® Receives UL Recognition on Overlamination after Printing on Durable Films

September 20, 2013

MACtac^®recently announced its Roll Label has secured Underwriter Laboratories (UL) Recognition for overlamination after printing on durable films with Environmental Film III No Wax Inks.

EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO.: Window Film

September 19, 2013

This company’s EnerLogic^® 35 low-e insulating window film reportedly provides homeowners with savings on heating and cooling costs.

Chemsultants Partners to Offer PSA Class in Amsterdam

September 13, 2013

Chemsultants International recently announced it has partnered with AWA Alexander Watson Associates to offer “The Introduction to Pressure-Sensitive/Self-Adhesive Technology Workshop 2013.”