Robert McGregor

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

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

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

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

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.

Articles by Robert McGregor

Testing the Rheology of Adhesive Materials

Viscosity Analysis: Flow Curve, Yield Stress and Creep

Avoiding Creep

Viscosity 101

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