Adhesives & Sealants Industry Top Stories - Articles

Strategies for Green Bonding

How can we make adhesives and bonding processes more sustainable?

January 31, 2022

Sustainable bonding requires combining the highest possible certified bio-based raw material content in the adhesives, low maintenance and energy requirements in the bonding process, high compatibility of the adhesives with existing application systems, and, especially in the packaging industry, high compatibility in terms of downstream paper recycling. All of this must be achieved at competitive prices.

Top 5 News that Sticks

H.B. Fuller Financial Results Draw Intense Reader Interest

Readers last week were massively drawn to an announcement from H.B. Fuller regarding its 2021 results.

Susan Sutton

January 31, 2022

We’d love to help share your company news with the industry! Send news releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

From the Editor

Resolving Supply Chain Issues for the Adhesive and Sealant Industry

Participants in this issue’s supply chain roundtable discuss current challenges, specific materials that are experiencing supply shortages, end-use sector considerations, and projections for the future.

Susan Sutton

January 27, 2022

The past year has brought an unprecedented combination of factors that have worked together to impact the supply chain, in some cases severely. The industry’s sustained resolve in navigating this onslaught of material shortages, logistics challenges, and other issues has been impressive. It is unfortunately looking like all of that determination, ingenuity, and flexibility will be required well into 2022.

Ask Dr. Dave

Alternative Cure Systems for RTV Silicone Sealants

We use RTV silicones in our assembly operations, and our workers keep complaining about the strong vinegar smell. Somebody told me that we might be able to get low-odor, low-volatile silicones. What issues should we be aware of?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

January 25, 2022

Room-temperature vulcanizing (RTV) silicones are well-known for their extreme durability. They are convenient one-component sealants that cure by reaction with moisture from the atmosphere.

Case Study

Tale of the Tape: Adhesive Tape and the USA Bobsled/Skeleton Team

The USA Bobsled/Skeleton team and tesa are teaming up to win gold at the Winter Olympics.

January 20, 2022

When USA Bobsled/Skeleton athletes hurtle down the track at speeds topping 80 miles per hour at the 2022 Winter Olympics, they’ll be relying on the science of aerodynamics—and the power of adhesion. Adhesive tape is an essential part of a bobsled and skeleton athlete’s sled and gear.

Striving for Sustainability

European Bio-Economy Experiencing Growth

The bio-economy in Europe is robust, as sales in bio-based industries are on the rise.

January 19, 2022

The bio-based industries continue their ascent in the European bio-economy, marking a total contribution of €780 billion (approximately $874.9 billion). This figure is an increase of 4% compared to 2017 and more than 20% compared to 2008.

Low-Reactivity Liquid Light Stabilizer in Transparent Modified Silane Sealants

Although powder-based light stabilizers play an important role in modified silane sealants, they can also cause the sealant to become darker or yellowish. A recently developed liquid technology can alleviate that problem.

Kuoching Peng Ray Sung Robert Lin Steven Lee Ray Chang Y.H. Huang

January 17, 2022

A proprietary liquid light stabilizer series was designed specifically for modified silane sealants. Their liquid form enables these light stabilizers to be quickly mixed with liquid resin without extra heating, lowering energy costs and reducing the production time between batches while simultaneously improving the sealant’s weather resistance.

Market Trends

Pressure-Sensitive Tapes on the Rise

Pressure-sensitive tape manufacturers are tapping into the packaging, medical, and transportation sectors to gain ground.

January 14, 2022

Today’s manufacturers have unrestrained access when it comes to bonding solutions. Pressure-sensitive tapes and labels have grown as a viable option, but why are these solutions important?

Electronics Industry to Gather at IPC APEX EXPO 2022

IPC APEX EXPO returns as an in-person event January 22-27 in San Diego, Calif.

January 12, 2022

IPC APEX EXPO 2022 will welcome the electronics manufacturing community to the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif., on January 22-27. The largest North American event for the electronics manufacturing industry is expected to draw approximately 9,000 attendees from 45 countries.

Ongoing Supply Chain Challenges Impacting the Adhesive and Sealant Industry

I recently reached out to key players in the industry to find out what supply chain issues are still in play and how companies are mitigating the various challenges, as well as their projections for the future.

Susan Sutton

January 10, 2022

The supply chain has seen several major disruptions over the last 20 months or so. As a result of various issues arising from the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak and the pandemic’s extended impact to natural disasters and more, the adhesive and sealant industry has been dealing with lack of supply, supply and demand disparities, and logistics complications, to name just a few.