Adhesives & Sealants Industry

ASI March 2017 Cover

2017 March

The March issue covers formulation, equipment and more!

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Opportunities for Adhesives and Sealants

Celebrating Opportunities for Adhesives and Sealants

The not-to-miss ASC Annual Spring Convention and Expo will offer multiple opportunities for networking and business development.
March 1, 2017
In late 2015, the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) decided to refocus its traditional twice-yearly gatherings into one annual event, beginning in 2017.
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Nynas

Adding Functionality to Hot-Melt Adhesives

Mineral oils can add functionality in metallocene polyolefin-based hot-melt adhesives.
Peter Kaali, Ph.D.
March 1, 2017
Metallocene polyolefins (mPOs) are increasingly gaining ground in adhesive applications due to their unique characteristics, supply security and enhanced performance in different fields.
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Structural adhesives

Using Structural Adhesives in Car and Truck Accessories Manufacturing

Structural adhesives can play a major role in reducing overall labor and inventory costs while simplifying design and manufacturing processes.
Bob Zweng
March 1, 2017
Adding accessories to cars and trucks is a burgeoning and lucrative business for many aftermarket shops. The trend is driven by consumers who are looking to customize and differentiate their vehicles from the standard models on the roadways. While some OEMs are beginning to offer add-on accessories at the dealership, approximately 85% of accessory sales are done through aftermarket accessory shops.
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3M

Integrating Adhesives with Assembly

Adhesives and tapes in durable assembly allow engineers to innovate.
Cory Sauer
March 1, 2017
Multi-material designs are becoming increasingly common for industrial assemblies, with the growing incorporation of materials like integrated glass, structural composites, or scratch-resistant surfaces.
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ECS Nuremberg

ECS Returns to Nuremberg

The European Coatings Show returns to Nuremberg, Germany, to explore adhesives, sealants, coatings, inks and construction chemicals.
March 1, 2017
From April 3-6, exhibitors, industry members and experts will travel to Nuremberg, Germany, to attend the European Coatings Show (ECS). The event will feature seven exhibition halls, multiple conference sessions, a keynote speaker, and two networking events.
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Case Study

Painting the Future of Education in Utah

One of the “greenest” schools in Utah uses high-performance coatings.
March 1, 2017
As part of a much-needed educational expansion for the Davis School District in Farmington, Utah, two new schools were recently commissioned to better serve the local student body, including Odyssey Elementary School. Designed by VCBO Architecture, plans for the new school called for 84,785-sq-ft of total environmentally conscious construction.
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robotic sealer systems
Case Study

Making Automotive Sealers Behave

A cost-effective approach to extending the life of automobile bodies.
March 1, 2017
Prior to the 1980s, it was common for cars to rust. The lower doors and rocker panels were usually the first to go, followed by the floor pans, wheel wells and bumpers. Even the hood, deck lid and the roof were not immune. Aftermarket companies sprang up to “undercoat” cars to prevent rust. Automakers followed suit and offered undercoating as an option as they sought a solution.
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Mixing Flights
Case Study

Rotary Batch Mixer Blends Wood Powders for Plywood Adhesives

A rotary batch mixer tumbles the raw materials for plywood adhesives.
March 1, 2017
To blend raw material for plywood adhesives at higher rates with greater uniformity, the Willamette Valley Co. replaced a ribbon blender, which agitates material, with a rotary batch mixer, which tumbles it.
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Strategic Solutions

Turbocharging Innovation in Adhesives and Sealants

A new methodology can help companies to assess and eliminate several major innovation killers.
Dr. Sudhir Hublikar
March 1, 2017
Quality and business process reengineering no longer provide the competitive advantage they once did. Competitors are catching up with information technology, and cost cutting is not sustainable.
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Jeffrey Dormish
Q&A About Polyurethanes

What type of raw materials should be considered in formulating products with a bio-based focus?

A definition of “bio-based” is a good starting point for this discussion.
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Dr. Jeffrey F. Dormish
March 1, 2017
A definition of “bio-based” is a good starting point for this discussion. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines bio-based products as those derived from plants and other renewable agricultural, marine, and forestry materials. Standardized tests have been developed (ASTM D 6866) to quantify the bio-based content of a product or a raw material.
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ASC Spring Convention
Guest Editorial

Join Us in Atlanta for the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s Annual Spring Convention and Expo

Several new features will expand the event’s offerings and grow its value to you as an industry professional.
March 1, 2017
I invite you to join us in Atlanta for the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s (ASC) Annual Spring Convention and Expo. This year, we are introducing several new features to expand the event’s offerings and grow its value to you as an industry professional. You may have heard that the ASC has moved to one annual convention beginning in 2017.
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