A new pipe repair technology consists of a polymer-based composite of epoxy resin and reinforcing fibers using a wet-wrapping technique in which the resin-impregnated reinforcing fibers are wrapped directly around the pipe defect and cured.
Understanding how tackification and coating method impact the effectiveness of UV curing helps to ensure that UV HMPSA properties are properly balanced for their intended end-use application.
The adhesive formulation, adhesive thickness, and coating method all impact the properties of UV-curable acrylic, hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesives.
Applying specific paper cutting techniques to adhesive tape made the bond of the tape stronger by a factor of 60 while still allowing for easy removal by peeling in the opposite direction.
February 16, 2024
A team at Virginia Tech has adapted kirigami, the ancient Japanese art of cutting paper, into a method for increasing the adhesive bond of ordinary tape.
PSA tapes are growing as an alternative to liquid adhesives and traditional fastening technologies in building and construction applications, such the high-growth metal building systems segment.
PSA tapes are increasingly used as an alternative to liquid adhesives and traditional fastening technologies in building and construction applications.
Automotive adhesive delivers high precision for active alignment of camera modules, reducing cost, time, and CO₂ emissions.
February 19, 2024
A new innovation in one-step cure adhesives is bringing speed, efficiency, and sustainability to the assembly of high-resolution advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) camera and lidar modules.
Packaging of adhesives and sealants can take many forms, and the best packaging for a product depends on a number of factors, such as dispending specifications, application environment, and cost.
Certain factors are considered when selecting the correct packaging for an adhesive or sealant, including cost, dispensing specifications, application environment, and ease of disposal/recyclability.
With continued demand for adhesives and sealants used in the production of EVs, there is growing need for the raw materials used to manufacture those adhesives.
Afera, the European Tape Association, and the German Adhesives Association (IVK), are developing a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) tool for harmonized PCF calculation of adhesives and adhesive tapes.
FEICA’s input to the European Commission outlines how considering adhesives an impediment to the circularity of end-of-life vehicles misses the role they play in the sustainability, performance, and safety of vehicles.