End User Features

Water-Based Adhesive Growth Captures Majority of Market

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 12:46:00 -0400

The global adhesives and sealants market size is expected to reach $82.4 billion by 2025, according to a recent report from Research and Markets.

Testing the Endurance of Adhesives

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

A team of students from RWTH Aachen University and FH Aachen plan to enter their self-constructed, solar-powered electric car in perhaps the world’s toughest solar car race: the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2019, which takes place October 13-20 in Adelaide, Australia.

On a Roll with Coil Coating

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

For original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that apply laminate films to metal parts or apply coatings as decorative finishes, the in-house manufacturing process requires a significant investment in equipment, plant floor space and ongoing maintenance for what can be a very temperamental process.

Ask Dr. Dave: Can we safely dispose of adhesives and sealants through the drains?

DrDave242@windstream.net (Dave Dunn Ph.D.) — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

I suspect that the concentration of your products in the water is very low, but the answer is almost certainly no!

ASC Convention and Expo a Must-Attend Event

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Annual Spring Convention and Expo—the largest gathering of professionals in the adhesive and sealant supply chain—will be held April 8-10 in downtown Philadelphia this year, and you can’t afford to miss it.

Preparing for a No-Deal Brexit

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

I was delighted to have spoken alongside colleagues from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy at the British Adhesives and Sealant Association event on March 28.

Adhesive Challenges for 21st Century Packaging

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

In ancient times, precious goods were kept in clay jars to protect them from the ravages of humidity and rot.

Winning the Future of Adhesives and Sealants

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 00:02:00 -0400

From April 8-10, adhesives and sealants industry leaders will show brotherly love at the Adhesive and Sealant Council's Annual Spring Convention and Expo in Philadelphia.

Ask Dr. Dave: Is there an adhesive that will seal pinhole leaks?

DrDave242@windstream.net (Dave Dunn Ph.D.) — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400

We have some pinhole leaks in an old fire sprinkler system in a large apartment block. Is there an adhesive that will seal those leaks?

Latin America’s Quest for Innovation

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500

In Latin America, end users in growth markets are eager for new adhesive technologies and products that improve throughput, mitigate against health and safety risks, and reduce total production costs.

Ask Dr. Dave: Have there been any recent developments in the bonding of PTFE to itself or to metals?

DrDave242@windstream.net (Dave Dunn Ph.D.) — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is low-surface-energy plastic that is very difficult to bond. PTFE exclusively comprises fluorine and carbon atoms with no polar atoms such as oxygen or nitrogen.

2019 Raw Materials and Chemicals Roundtable

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

The raw materials market is continuously impacted by factors including rising prices, limited supply and other uncertainties.

Nuremberg to Host European Coatings Show and Conference

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

In 2018, the European Coatings Show continued to gain growth with more than 30,000 industry attendees present to explore the 1,135 exhibitors.

Testing Scratch Resistance Beyond the Surface

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 10:53:00 -0500

Know that sickening feeling when you exit the grocery store and find your car has been banged up by a runaway shopping cart?

How Satisfied Are You with Your Job?

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Adhesives & Sealants Industry recently surveyed our print magazine, digital edition and eNewsletter subscribers to find out how satisfied they are with their jobs.

The Circular Economy and the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

The European Commission is committed to transforming Europe's economy into a more sustainable one and enhancing the circular economy.

Ask Dr. Dave: What does fumed silica do for adhesives and sealants compared to other thickeners?

DrDave242@windstream.net (Dave Dunn Ph.D.) — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

What does fumed silica do for adhesives and sealants compared to other thickeners like wood flour or clays, and how do you handle the huge clouds of dust from the bags?

Demand is High for High-Performance Adhesives

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500

The global high-performance adhesives market was valued at $9.4 billion in 2017, and is anticipated to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9% from 2018 to 2026, according to a report from Transparency Market Research.

Mergers and Acquisitions in Adhesives and Sealants: 2018 Review and Outlook

ahinz@gracematthews.com (Andy Hinz) — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500

When discussing merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the adhesives and sealants industry over the last several years, we have found ourselves repeating many of the same themes. . .

Vertically Integrate for Sustainability

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Supplying industrial adhesive tape is a complex business.

Holding the Holidays Together with Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Tapes

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500

As the holiday season approaches, millions of people will turn to pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape to help check off their to-do list. From hanging decorations to wrapping gifts, PSA tape is a useful tool in a person’s seasonal arsenal.

Developing An Adhesive and Sealant Selection Guide

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Buyers and end users of adhesives and sealants―who are new to adhesives technology―want to learn all they can about chemistries, resin types, application methods, performance properties, dissimilar substrates, engineering practices, and formulated products on the market.

Ask Dr. Dave: What does fixture time mean?

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400

I see references to fixture time on adhesives technical data sheets. What exactly does that mean?

The Assembly Show Returns to Chicago

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Assembly industry enthusiasts will connect from October 23-25 at The Assembly Show, taking place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill.

Line Confocal Imaging Technology of Adhesives and Sealants

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400

In the late 2000s, researchers at Technical Research Center of Finland (VTT) invented a new optical method to image 3D microtopography of surfaces at sub-micron resolution.

State of the U.S. Construction Market

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400

The global market for adhesives and sealants in 2017 reached 34 billion dry lbs, valued at $59 billion. North America represented approximately 30% of the global market.

Developments in Plasma and Flame Surface Treaters for Improving Adhesion

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Industrial assembly and decorating operations are increasing their use of atmospheric plasma and flame surface treaters to improve adhesive bonding. These safe and green technologies activate surfaces to enable stronger bonds with plastics, composites, wood, glass and metal surfaces.

Silane-Modified Polymers Find Yet Another Application

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400

In 2017, the U.S. ceramic tile market for flooring and wall installations was valued at $3.6 billion, representing 14.2% of the flooring market value with a growth year-over-year of 6.8%, according to Floor Covering Weekly (7/23/2018).

Focus on the Future of Adhesives and Sealants

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400

This October 15-17, top adhesives and sealants industry executives will gather in Naples, Fla., for the annual Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Executive Leadership Conference.

2018 Raw Materials and Chemicals Overview

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Demand for construction chemicals in the U.S. is projected to expand 5% per year to $12.5 billion in 2022, according to a report from The Freedonia Group.