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Ask Dr. Dave

What tips can you provide for bonding plastics and composites with adhesives?

Dave Dunn's November 2016 column.

November 3, 2016

Adhesives are often a better way to assemble plastics than by using mechanical assembly with fasteners. For example, fiberglass composites are routinely bonded with epoxy or reactive acrylic adhesives in the automotive and marine industries because they give high strength and durable bonds.

Editor's Memo

Meeting Expectations

Expectations are a big part of business.

Teresa McPherson

October 3, 2016

It was a simple email message, but it gave me pause. I had responded to an inquiry within minutes of its arrival in my email inbox, and received a compliment back, praising my prompt response. I was surprised not only that my response time was noticed, but that it was acknowledged with such positivity.

Ask Dr. Dave

Why use pressure-sensitive tape adhesives in the assembly of electronic devices?

Dave Dunn's October 2016 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

October 3, 2016

What are the pros and cons of using pressure-sensitive tape adhesives in place of liquid adhesives in the assembly of electronic devices?

Editor's Memo

Travel Is in the Air

Two key events are coming up: The Adhesive and Sealant Council’s Fall Convention and Expo and the World Adhesives Conference.

Teresa McPherson

September 1, 2016

Fall is in the air, which can only mean one thing: travel season! In this issue, we’re previewing two key events coming up in our industry—the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s Fall Convention and Expo, and the World Adhesives Conference.

Q&A About Polyurethanes

What types of surface preparation are necessary to obtain strong and durable bonds?

Having a clean surface is a key requirement to obtain a strong and reliable bond.

Dr. Jeffrey F. Dormish

September 1, 2016

Companies using adhesives are expected to be able to consistently produce an assembly―whether in the flexible packaging, furniture, automotive or construction industry―without differences in the quality of the product manufactured. This is the case for both high-performance structural bonds and applications with lower performance requirements.

Ask Dr. Dave

What alternatives do I have for bonding to surfaces like polyethylene and polypropylene?

Dave Dunn's September 2016 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

September 1, 2016

What alternatives do I have for high-strength bonding to surfaces like polyethylene and polypropylene?

Editor's Memo

ASI Top 25 Rankling of Adhesives and Sealants Manufacturers

The ASI Top 25 is our exclusive ranking of the top 25 worldwide manufacturers of adhesives and sealants.

Teresa McPherson

August 1, 2016

Welcome to our annual ASI Top 25 issue! The ASI Top 25 ranks the leading worldwide manufacturers of adhesives and sealants to provide readers with an overview of the top players in the industry. Each listing includes details such as annual revenue for 2015 (if publishable) and contact information.

Strategic Solutions

Adhesive and Sealant Market Overview and Outlook

The transportation and construction sectors led adhesives and sealants growth in 2015.

A. Todd Muhleman

August 1, 2016

The ChemQuest Group estimates the global adhesive and sealant industry to be approximately $53 billion at the end of 2015, comprised of $46.3 million in adhesives and $6.5 billion in sealants. This figure represents an increase of 3.5% in 2015.

Editor's Memo: Distributor Directory

The ASI Distributor Directory is a reference tool you can use year-round to quickly locate a distributor.

July 1, 2016

This issue brings our annual Distributor Directory, a reference tool you can use year-round to quickly locate a distributor that best suits your needs. Distributor listings* are organized by region and include company contact information such as address, phone, fax, email, website, and key personnel.

Regulatory Review

At Long Last, TSCA Reform Passes

The House of Representatives has passed the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act—but is it enough?

Mark Collatz

July 1, 2016

I'm going to go out the proverbial limb here and assume that, by the time this issue has printed, the U.S. Senate will have passed legislation to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). I know I have a reputation of being a glass-half-empty kind of guy—but not this time.