Adhesives & Sealants Industry

March 2023

March 2023

Read the March issue and learn the latest from raw material suppliers, review the benefits of pigging in adhesive and sealant manufacturing, and get a sneak peek into the upcoming ASC Convention and Expo. 

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warehosue

Instant Adhesives Help Satisfy Regulatory Requirements

An upgraded line of instant adhesives helps manufacturers comply with new regulatory classification requirements.
March 28, 2023
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In response to regulatory change requirements and industry demand for safer assembly solutions, Henkel has exchanged certain raw materials in selected products in its LOCTITE range of instant adhesives.


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Laminating Carella

Infrared System Ensures Laminate Adhesion

By installing an infrared system, a manufacturer of worktops and laminated panels ensures consistent quality of its product, reducing rejection rates.
March 23, 2023
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Carbon IR emitters operate at a wavelength especially suited for materials such as plastics, paper, and textiles, including tailor-made laminated systems. 


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robot technology

Mixing Technology Facilitates Automated Adhesive Development

Fully automated plant for formulating new adhesives designed by Füll Lab Automation uses mixers integrated into the robotics operations.
March 16, 2023
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A fully automated adhesive dosing-mixing-and-filling system for an adhesive research laboratory uses mixers that can function under vacuum without the use of stirring tools.


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construction

The Benefits of Pigging in Adhesive and Sealant Manufacturing

From increasing yields and capacity, to lowering costs and improving environmental sustainability, the use of modern liquid product recovery technology is set to increase in sealant and adhesive manufacturing.
Peter Elgar
March 9, 2023
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Liquid product recovery technology, more commonly referred to as “pigging,” is in wide use by companies that process liquids, and it can help an adhesive or sealant manufacturer improve their environmental sustainability.


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from the editor
From the editor

Positive News for Chemical Production in the U.S.

A report released by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) in December 2022 found that the chemical industry had one of its best years in a decade.
Karen parker
Karen Parker
March 30, 2023
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The U.S. housing market and the continued move towards lighter vehicles are two factors that are driving the U.S. adhesives and sealants industry, as well as the broader chemical sector. 


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