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Post-Cure Advantages for Silicone Elastomers and Adhesives

Whether using a silicone adhesive in an aerospace assembly or manufacturing silicone bakeware, post-cure for silicone is not a process that belongs in the past.

Alexander Santayana

August 5, 2022

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Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) may find that post-curing can bring value to certain applications. To determine if post-cure is the best option, it’s important to better understand what is happening during the process, the advantages it offers, and key best practices.

Market Trends

Epoxies Find Increasing Use as Structural Adhesives

Epoxy adhesives offer high shear strength while bonding efficiently to a wide range of substrates.

May 9, 2022

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The global epoxy adhesives market is expected to reach $11.6 billion by 2026. These adhesives offer high shear strength while bonding efficiently to substrates like wood, glass, and metal. They also provide minimal shrinkage, superior thermal and chemical resistance, and cohesive strength.

FLEXCON: Flame-Retardant Adhesive Portfolio

March 3, 2022

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The FLEXcon^® L-59FR series flame-retardant adhesive portfolio, featuring a self-extinguishing, non-halogenated flame-retardant adhesive, has been expanded to include both 2 mil and 4 mil adhesive coat weights as either a transfer tape or coated film.

MASTER BOND: Low-Outgassing Epoxy

As a toughened system, this epoxy resists thermal cycling and is ideal for bonding dissimilar substrates.

June 22, 2021

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Master Bond Supreme 70CN is a two-part epoxy adhesive formulated using a natural, renewable, and sustainable ingredient.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Henkel’s Planned Innovation Center is Top News

Last week, readers were most interested in news from Henkel regarding plans for the construction in China of a new Innovation Center.

Susan Sutton

June 14, 2021

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Is your company expanding? We’d love to help share the news! Send press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

PPG Products Used in United Launch Alliance Rocket that Launched Perseverance Rover to Mars

Products protecting the rocket include PPG DESOTHANE CA8200 Series HS polyurethane topcoat, PPG PR-2001 Class B rapid-curing fuel tank sealant, and PPG PR-1665.

June 8, 2021

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PPG recently announced that it provided aerospace sealants, coatings, and adhesives to United Launch Alliance (ULA) for the ATLAS V 541 rocket that launched NASA’s Perseverance rover to Mars in July 2020.

Meridian Adhesives Group Acquires GENTEC and FT Polymer

Both GENTEC and FT Polymer have been partners with Meridian's Electronics Division.

March 5, 2021

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Meridian Adhesives Group recently announced its acquisition of GENTEC and FT Polymer, two Europe-based adhesive suppliers for the electronics, medical, aerospace, and automotive industries.

Axiom Space Raises $130 Million in Series B Funding

The new financing will accelerate the growth of Axiom's workforce and construction of its privately developed space station.

March 3, 2021

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Axiom Space, Inc., which is developing the world's first commercial space station, has raised $130 million in Series B funding.

MASTER BOND: Silver Conductive Silicone Adhesive

This two-part silicone system bonds well to a variety of substrates including metals, ceramics, composites, and many plastics and rubbers.

January 26, 2021

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Master Bond MasterSil 151S is an addition-curing, two-part silicone system that can be used as an adhesive, sealant, coating, or form-in-place gasketing material.

FLEXCON: Flame-Retardant Adhesive

FLEXcon’s V-59FR is recommended for aerospace and automotive applications.

November 11, 2020

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FLEXcon Co., Inc. recently announced the introduction of FLEXmount and FLEXmark products with V-59FR non-halogenated flame-retardant adhesive for applications in the transportation industry that require flame retardancy.

FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry, will hold its 2022 European Adhesive and Sealant Conference & EXPO in Hamburg, Germany, from September 14-16, 2022.