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Tape Talk

Don’t Miss the 2019 Tape Summit

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


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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.
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!


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Strategic Solutions

Adhesive Challenges for 21st Century Packaging

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


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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.
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?


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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.
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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.


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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.
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.


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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.
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?


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Top 10 ASI Feature Articles of 2018

These are the 10 most-viewed feature articles on the Adhesives & Sealants Industry website (posted and viewed from 1/1/18 to date).
December 4, 2018

Articles covering the top adhesives and sealants manufacturers topped the list, followed by end user-focused stories.


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Tape Talk

Holding the Holidays Together with Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Tapes

Not all PSA tapes are alike; it’s important to use the correct one for each project.
Michel Merkx
November 7, 2018

As the holiday season approaches, millions of people will turn to pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape to help check off their to-do list. From hanging decorations to wrapping gifts, PSA tape is a useful tool in a person’s seasonal arsenal.


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Strategic Solutions

Developing An Adhesive and Sealant Selection Guide

The challenge in developing a useful guide involves balancing comprehensive coverage of in-scope topics without inevitably getting lost in the proverbial weeds.
Daniel R. Daley
November 2, 2018

Buyers and end users of adhesives and sealants―who are new to adhesives technology―want to learn all they can about chemistries, resin types, application methods, performance properties, dissimilar substrates, engineering practices, and formulated products on the market.


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