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Ask Dr. Dave: Why are some waterborne adhesives called latex, others called dispersions and yet others emulsions?

Dave Dunn's August 2014 column.

August 1, 2014

Many companies use different terms to disassociate their water-based adhesives from adhesives based on natural latex.

Market Trends: Silicone Sales Continue to Rise

A decisive advantage for manufacturers of silicone is the variety of sales markets for silicone products.

August 1, 2014

Silicones are irreplaceable in many industrial sectors. Silicone elastomers, oils and resins are the most important product types that are manufactured based on quartz sand.

Case Study: A Thermoplastics Compound Manufacturer is Going to the Next Level

A manufacturer of thermalplastics compounds finds multiple benefits with underwater pelletizing systems and belt dryers.

Jürgen Skanda

August 1, 2014

Founded by the Ghidini family in 1983, Soredi S.p.a. is a manufacturer of thermoplastic compounds based in the northern Italian town of Cologne, a 72-km (45-mile) drive due east from Milan.

Case Study: A Speedy Solution for Glue Extender Production

A rotary batch mixer helps in the efficient production of wheat flour for glue extenders.

August 1, 2014

Since 1982, Idaho Milling and Grain has produced wheat flour in a process that involves measuring, milling, and mixing. The industrial-grade wheat flour is then formulated into a glue extender for the wood products industry.

Mixing and Dispersing Silicones

Proper care during the mixing process ensures that time and energy input is minimized while the utility of the formulation is optimized.

Stephanie Shira

August 1, 2014

When producing a new adhesive or sealant product, the formulation must first be worked out.

Advancing Adhesives: Hot-Melt Adhesives are Packed to Perfection

What's old is new again with new packaging for hot-melt adhesives.

André Ebbers

August 1, 2014

The expression “old wine in new bottles” refers to dressing an old, well-worn idea in new garb.

Novomer Names Quimidroga Distributor

August 1, 2014

Novomer Inc. recently announced it has named Barcelona-based Quimidroga s.a. an authorized distributor of Converge^® polypropylene carbonate (PPC) polyols in Spain, Portugal and Turkey.