For many years, the adhesives and sealants industry has used a range of standardized test methods to ensure the quality of products for industrial applications.
Because calibration materials must be replaced on a scheduled basis, this company has updated its silicone viscosity standards that are used to perform calibration checks on viscometers and rheometers with an expiration date.
BYK Additives and Instruments has begun construction of a new, three-story production building on the newly acquired company grounds of BYK USA in Wallingford, Conn.
Amid a dizzying array of product performance requirements, standards, regulations, and engineering and cost limitations, manufacturers of adhesives and sealants for interiors must dedicate themselves to formulating high-performance products that are both safe and acceptable to demanding markets.