Testing/Quality Control - Articles - Page 33 | Adhesives & Sealants Industry

Most people in the adhesives and sealants industry are aware of viscosity and realize that it characterizes the way a material will flow. More technically speaking, viscosity refers to a material's resistance to flow; it can be measured in various ways, depending on the application.

Peel Adhesion Testing of Small or Problem Labels

Small labels can be tested using modified standard methods.

Don Eppink

October 1, 2009

A number of standard test methods are used in the U.S. to measure the peel adhesion or bond strength of pressure-sensitive labels.

Adhesive Tapes as Trace Evidence

When adhesive tape is found as evidence at a crime scene, it is the forensic scientist’s job to match it to its source with little or no knowledge of tape construction.

John Johnston

January 1, 2008

The criminal element has discovered the thousands of uses for adhesive tape, and it is being found more and more often as trace evidence at crime scenes. By far the most common tape found as evidence in two out of three cases involving adhesive tape is duct tape.

Adhering to Difficult Substrates with Silicone Adhesives

Substrates with reactive groups available for bonding make chemical bonding easier to achieve, while substrates with nothing to react to make adhesion difficult.

October 1, 2005

Adhesive technology is equal parts chemistry and "black magic." The sheer number of available substrates makes it nearly impossible to test each adhesive on every type. However, by conducting tests on a selection of novel, or difficult-to-adhere-to, substrates, we can make inferences that may help narrow the choice of adhesives.

Understanding Viscoelastic Damping and Treatments Using Typical Adhesive Materials

Analytical tools are now available to engineers and product designers challenged with the task of reducing the radiated noise and vibration levels of structures.

Paul J. Macioce

May 29, 2002

The radiated noise and vibration characteristics of manufactured goods are a common concern for most product designers as they strive to provide products that are "whisper quiet."

U.S. Sealant Standards in Building Construction

Sealants must be applied according to the manufacturer’s instructions, which generally correspond with industry guides and practices.

Edward Clutter

April 20, 2001

Standards are an important aspect of your business. If you manufacture, purchase, or use sealants or if you supply raw materials for sealants, your company relies on standards every day. R&D uses test methods and specifications to characterize, compare and develop products. Marketing and Sales use these same standards to advertise and promote products. When materials or sealants are purchased, they must comply with specifications.