epoxies

MASTER BOND: Epoxy Polysulfide Adhesive

EP21TPHT is an electrically insulating material with a dielectric constant of 3.9 and volume resistivity of more than 1,014 ohm-cm at 75˚F.

March 26, 2020

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Master Bond EP21TPHT is a new two-component epoxy polysulfide system designed for bonding applications that require toughened and thermally stable bonds that are resistant to chemicals.

PANACOL: Low-Halogen UV Adhesive

Due to its high viscosity, Vitralit UC 1536 is particularly suitable for applications that require dimensional stability within the production process.

March 24, 2020

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Panacol recently announced that it has launched Vitralit UC 1536, a low-halogen UV adhesive for the electronics industry.

Ask Dr. Dave

What can I use as an adhesion promoter to a ceramic surface?

Dr. Dave discusses promoting adhesion on ceramic surfaces, as well as curing considerations for anaerobic adhesives.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

March 16, 2020

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In general, a ceramic surface tends to behave similarly to a glass surface.

Cool Customers: Premixed and Frozen Packages for Adhesives and Sealants

Premixed and frozen packages provide highly reliable convenience packaging for plural-component resins.

Jamie Ellsworth

March 5, 2020

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Premixed and frozen (PMF) refers to plural-component resin systems delivered in syringes and cartridges that are premixed and frozen in dry ice.

CVC THERMOSET SPECIALTIES: Epoxy Resins, Tougheners, and Curatives for Oil and Gas Pipeline Applications

According to CVC, coverings and coatings made with its HyPox CTBN-modified epoxy resins can help protect pipelines from corrosion.

March 5, 2020

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CVC Thermoset Specialties recently announced that it has developed advanced materials to help oil and gas pipeline engineers meet challenges such as corrosion, cathodic disbondment, and high-temperature resistance.

CREATIVE MATERIALS, INC.: Conductive Epoxy Paste

According to the company, this epoxy adhesive is useful in wearable applications, especially those requiring wash durability of more than 100 wash cycles.

February 25, 2020

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Creative Materials, Inc. recently introduced GPC 251A/B2612, a two-component 100% solids, silver-filled conductive epoxy adhesive.

Ask Dr. Dave

Can you recommend a method for bonding aluminum to aluminum for use in an application for continuous immersion in water?

Dr. Dave shares insights regarding challenges and options for adhesive applications involving water immersion.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

February 20, 2020

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All adhesives tend to lose strength on immersion in water. Water acts in two ways on a bonded assembly: It can be absorbed into the adhesive and soften it, and it can degrade the interface between the adhesive and the bonded surfaces.

CVC THERMOSET SPECIALTIES: Epoxy Toughening Agent for Automotive Adhesives

HyPox RA875 reportedly enables improved peel strength at room temperature and temperatures down to -40°C, as well as enhanced adhesion to oily substrates when compared to core-shell rubber (CSR).

February 13, 2020

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CVC Thermoset Specialties, an Emerald Performance Materials company, recently introduced HyPox RA875, a carboxyl-terminated acrylonitrile-butadiene (CTBN) epoxy adduct toughening agent.