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Pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) tapes are used widely in residential and commercial construction settings and can be used for several interior applications.

To ensure quality, manufacturers of products like tape, labels, and wallpaper rely on adhesion testing.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Annual Convention and Expo – the largest gathering of professionals in the adhesive and sealant industry – is taking place April 17 to April 19 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.

The U.S. housing market and the continued move towards lighter vehicles are two factors that are driving the U.S. adhesives and sealants industry, as well as the broader chemical sector. 

In response to regulatory change requirements and industry demand for safer assembly solutions, Henkel has exchanged certain raw materials in selected products in its LOCTITE range of instant adhesives.

Carbon IR emitters operate at a wavelength especially suited for materials such as plastics, paper, and textiles, including tailor-made laminated systems. 

After four long years, the coatings community is again meeting in-person in Nuremberg, Germany, for the European Coatings Show and Conference 2023.

A fully automated adhesive dosing-mixing-and-filling system for an adhesive research laboratory uses mixers that can function under vacuum without the use of stirring tools.

The adhesives and sealants industry will meet in New Orleans April 17-19 for the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s annual Conference and Expo.

Liquid product recovery technology, more commonly referred to as “pigging,” is in wide use by companies that process liquids, and it can help an adhesive or sealant manufacturer improve their environmental sustainability.