Adhesives & Sealants Industry Top Stories - Articles

Industry Leaders to Discuss a Sustainable Future at ASC Executive Leadership Conference

With the theme, “Building a Sustainable Future,” the conference will focus on key issues facing manufacturers and their suppliers and facilitate informal discussion and networking.

Karen Parker

October 10, 2023

Executives in the adhesives and sealants industry will gather at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, October 23-25 for the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s Executive Leadership Conference.

The Latest Market and Technology Trends in Solvent-free Lamination Adhesives

Enhanced polyurethane solvent-free laminating adhesive systems facilitate the replacement of solvent-based adhesives, while addressing critical challenges of increasing usability.

October 6, 2023

Toyo-Morton estimates that CO₂ emissions related to inks and laminating adhesives in packaging can be reduced up to 70% by substituting solvent-based products with solvent-free ones.

Super Easy: Self-Adhesive Die-Cut Parts

Adhesive joining techniques are increasingly serving as innovation drivers, offering low weight, flexibility, and expanded design freedoms.

Markus Loris

October 5, 2023

In industrial settings, where “lighter and smaller” is the name of the game and every ounce counts, adhesive joining techniques are increasingly serving as innovation drivers.

Connect, Collaborate, Cultivate: Strengthening Our Industry by Working Through Challenges Together

The PSTC Fall Member Business Meeting is a unique opportunity to connect and collaborate with PSTC members.

Joe Tocci

September 22, 2023

PSTC is introducing Industry Partner Presentations at this year’s Fall Member Business Meeting to bring important voices into the conversation around pressure-sensitive tapes.

FEICA Outlines Position on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

When reviewing revisions to EU packaging and packaging waste regulation, innovative packaging that may not be covered by the design for recycling criteria should be allowed to prove recyclability through testing.

September 20, 2023

A strong regulation for EU legislation on packaging and packaging waste will harmonize packaging recycling requirements throughout Europe, lessen market barriers, and simplify the compliance work of economic operators.

Scannable Tapes and Labels Use App to Connect Objects to Locations and Digital Information

Combining traditional tools like adhesive tapes and labels with modern app technology, two companies partnered to create a solution that is solving real and timely issues in a number of industries.

Tammy Gentry

September 18, 2023

Scannable tapes and labels allow users to apply unique codes to materials and equipment and add digital information, including GPS locations, to the codes using a mobile app.

The Economic, Performance, and Sustainability Value in UV Acrylic Hot Melt PSAs

A well-designed UV acrylic PSA improves on the sustainability profile of emulsion acrylic PSAs while maintaining the performance of solvent-based PSAs.

September 15, 2023

Based on acrylic technology, UV hot melt PSAs offer the financial advantages and needed performance levels while also being a sustainable solution.

Why Nitrogen-Based UV Curing is the Future of Label Making

As UV curing gains in popularity, using nitrogen in the curing process produces better results for pressure sensitive adhesives.

Alaina D’Altorio

September 14, 2023

Among the methods for curing silicone release liners in label making, UV and nitrogen in the process produce a better cure for pressure sensitive labels.

Introduction to Static Mixing in Laminar Flows

The first of a three-part series on static mixing, this article focuses on the different mixing principles in laminar mixing and the typical mixer geometries derived from them.

Joachim Schöck

September 13, 2023

Two-component adhesives are being used more and more because of their special properties, and static mixers are the most frequent choice of device for mixing the two-component material before application.

Choosing the Right Filling System

Adhesive and sealant manufacturers have a variety of options when selecting a filling system for their products.

Karen Parker

September 12, 2023

There are a number of factors to be considered when choosing the best filling system for your adhesive or sealant, among them are desired return on investment and the need for expansion and automation.