Testing the Rheology of Adhesive Materials

Manufacturers of adhesive materials conduct various physical property tests to develop performance specs for their products.

Robert McGregor Eric Chiang

October 9, 2018

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Ease of application when removing the product from a container and initial bonding force after placement are two critical adhesive behavioral properties.

Viscosity Analysis: Flow Curve, Yield Stress and Creep

Today's new viscosity measurement technology can help companies increase customer satisfaction with consistently superior product performance.

Robert McGregor Jodi Armstrong

October 1, 2015

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Traditional quality control methods for viscosity measurement of adhesive and sealant materials focus on the single point test.

Avoiding Creep

Robert McGregor

October 1, 2012

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Choosing the right controlled stress rheometer and spindle can help manufacturers analyze yield stress and creep.

Viscosity 101

Many factors need to be considered when devising meaningful viscosity tests for adhesives and sealants.

Robert McGregor David Moonay Ph.D.

October 1, 2010

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Most people in the adhesives and sealants industry are aware of viscosity and realize that it characterizes the way a material will flow. More technically speaking, viscosity refers to a material's resistance to flow; it can be measured in various ways, depending on the application.

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Handbook of Sealant Technology

The Handbook of Sealant Technology provides an in-depth examination of sealants, reviewing their historical developments and fundamentals, adhesion theories and properties, and today’s wide range of applications.

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Adhesives and Sealants Magazine

November 2020

Read all about packaging, from formulating packaging adhesives to choosing the best packaging option for your product. This issue also includes the 2020 Raw Materials and Chemicals Overview in this issue, so be sure to check it out!

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