For concrete and clay tile roof applications, polyurethane foam has emerged as a fast, reliable, and high-performance alternative to mechanical fastening.
When properly installed by trained professionals, roofs utilizing adhesives can achieve some of the highest possible wind uplift ratings, making them highly advantageous for extreme weather locales in the United States.
The entire life cycle of a product, or the system into which the product flows, should be considered to identify additional carbon reduction potential.
The only North American sustainability event for the adhesive and sealant industry, ASC’s annual Sustainability Summit is set to take place in Cincinnati, Ohio, from September 23–25, 2024.
While challenges remain, the benefits of sustainable practices make a compelling case for the transition toward more eco-friendly adhesive manufacturing.
As the demand for environmentally friendly products rises, manufacturers are evaluating their current sustainability practices and finding ways to minimize their environmental impact.
The pronounced thixotropy and shear-thinning effect provided by pyrogenic fumed silica allows easy processing of adhesive components even at high silica loading levels.
The incorporation of olive stone powders into epoxy, polyurethane, and other polymeric systems can dramatically improve a material’s environmental footprint.
August 15, 2024
A novel upcycling concept creates bio-based performance additives from olive oil by-products.
Strategic selection of mixing equipment is essential to efficiently produce the next generation of high-value adhesives and capitalize on industry innovations.
Amid the wave of cutting-edge formulation work, one fundamental processing truth remains: optimal mixing, dispersion, and emulsification are critical for achieving the desired color, gloss, conductivity, stability, adhesion, cure rate, weather resistance, and other properties.