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Ask Dr. Dave

Are there adhesives and sealants that expand on curing to fill gaps?

In his May 2019 column, Dr. Dave addresses a question about gap-filling adhesives and sealants.

May 1, 2019

This is a good question for two reasons: first, adhesives and sealants often have to fill large irregular gaps and expansion on curing enables them to achieve this; and second, the products usually shrink on curing.

Strategic Solutions

Market Opportunities for Structural Adhesives

Structural adhesives’ volume is expected to increase as pure electric vehicles displace internal combustion engines in the marketplace.

Aggie Lotz

May 1, 2019

Structural adhesives are displacing mechanical fasteners, welding and even tape in some fastening applications.

Tape Talk

Don’t Miss the 2019 Tape Summit

Some 300 pressure-sensitive adhesive tape professionals are expected to attend the event.

Michel Merkx

May 1, 2019

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council’s annual Tape Summit is the ideal event to provide learning and knowledge-building opportunities to attendees.

Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: Can we safely dispose of adhesives and sealants through the drains?

Dave Dunn's April 2019 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

April 10, 2019

I suspect that the concentration of your products in the water is very low, but the answer is almost certainly no!

Strategic Solutions

Adhesive Challenges for 21st Century Packaging

Adhesives manufacturers need to develop technologies to allow for the responsible reuse of packaging materials.

George W. Ritter, Ph.D.

April 2, 2019

In ancient times, precious goods were kept in clay jars to protect them from the ravages of humidity and rot.

Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: Is there an adhesive that will seal pinhole leaks?

Dave Dunn's March 2019 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

March 12, 2019

We have some pinhole leaks in an old fire sprinkler system in a large apartment block. Is there an adhesive that will seal those leaks?

Strategic Solutions

Latin America’s Quest for Innovation

Several drivers are at play for the development of new adhesive technologies in Latin America.

Nei Domingues, Ph.D.

Aggie Lotz

March 6, 2019

In Latin America, end users in growth markets are eager for new adhesive technologies and products that improve throughput, mitigate against health and safety risks, and reduce total production costs.

Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: Have there been any recent developments in the bonding of PTFE to itself or to metals?

Dave Dunn's February 2019 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

February 5, 2019

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is low-surface-energy plastic that is very difficult to bond. PTFE exclusively comprises fluorine and carbon atoms with no polar atoms such as oxygen or nitrogen.

Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: What does fumed silica do for adhesives and sealants compared to other thickeners?

Dave Dunn's December 2018 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

December 10, 2018

What does fumed silica do for adhesives and sealants compared to other thickeners like wood flour or clays, and how do you handle the huge clouds of dust from the bags?