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Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) Tape Selection Considerations
Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) Tape Selection Considerations It’s critical to understand the materials you want to bond together and the application operating environment when choosing a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape for your...
Chemical Feedstocks From Recycled Post-Consumer Plastics Gaining Wider Use
Chemical Feedstocks From Recycled Post-Consumer Plastics Gaining Wider Use One adhesive and sealant chemical supplier, Covestro, will be utilizing chemically recycled, circular feedstock derived from post-consumer end-of-life plastic. The company...
Enhanced Metal Particles Adhesive Maximizes Secure RFID Tag Technology
New Enhanced Adhesive Created for Secure RFID Tag Technology A common use of RFID tages is for use in anti-counterfeit efforts. These small and affordable devices are used to help improve supply chains and help stop the pervasive inflow of...
A Look at UV-curable Acrylic Hot Melt PSAs – Tackification and Coating Methods
A Look at UV-curable Acrylic Hot Melt PSAs Commonly used in labels, non-PVC graphic and specialty tape applications, UV-curable acrylic, hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesives (UV HMPSAs) are gaining popularity due to their quick curing properties,...
Adhesive & Sealant Chemical and Ingredients Distributor Expands in Italy with Acquisition
Adhesive & Sealant Chemical and Ingredients Distributor Expands in Italy with Acquisition Brenntag, a chemical and ingredients distributor, announced an agreement to acquire a chemical logistics site of Chimica D’Agostino in Italy. The site is...
Adhesive & Sealants Company Adds Composite MRO Solutions for Oil and Gas Transmission, Water Supply Systems
Adhesive & Sealants Company Adds Composite MRO Solutions for Oil and Gas Transmission, Water Supply Systems Henkel has acquired the US-based Critica Infrastructure (“Critica”), a specialized supplier of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO)...
Stretchable Microneedle Adhesive Patch Bridges Gap Between Human and Robotic Technologies
Stretchable Microneedle Adhesive Patch Bridges Gap Between Human and Robotic Technologies Engineers from Korea and the United States have developed a wearable, stretchy patch that could help to bridge the divide between people and machines—and with...
Building & Construction News: Owens Corning Acquires Masonite International
Building & Construction News: Owens Corning Acquires Masonite International Owens Corning announces agreement to acquire Masonite International Corporation, a global provider of interior and exterior doors and door systems. The company reports...
New Thermoplastic Resin Adhesive Advances Recyclability of Wind Turbine Blades
New Thermoplastic Resin Adhesive Advances Recyclability of Wind Turbine Blades A new wind turbine blade, manufactured by the ZEBRA (Zero wastE Blade ReseArch) consortium, is a new type of 'thermoplastic resin' blade. The new technology was created...
A Look at UV-cured Acrylic Adhesive Tapes in Automotive Manufacturing
A Look at UV-cured Acrylic Adhesive Tapes in Automotive Manufacturing In the rapidly changing world of automotive manufacturing, innovating solutions to demanding problems and the rapid infusion of engineered products demands cutting-edge bonding...
Advanced Composite Materials Supply on the Rise as Global Demand Increases
Advanced Composite Materials Supply on the Rise as Global Demand Increases As cutting-edge products are being designed every day, the need for composite materials, to make these designs a manufactured reality, is ever increasing. Novel adhesives to...
Silicone Elastomer Demand On The Rise For Use In Electromobility, Renewal Energies and Grid Applications
Silicone Elastomer Demand On The Rise For Use In Electromobility, Renewal Energies and Grid Applications As the megatrends of electromobility and renewable energies continue to rise, silicone elastomers are increasingly in high demand for their...
Biobased Road Marking Materials That Utilize Hot-Melt Polyamide Elastomers
Biobased Road Marking Materials That Utilize Hot-Melt Polyamide Elastomers Road markings are a critical component of traffic safety. Road markings provide the visibility needed to stay in the intended lane and determine what is down the road. One...
UV-cured Acrylic Adhesive Tapes in Automotive Manufacturing
UV-cured Acrylic Adhesive Tapes in Automotive Manufacturing In the ever-evolving landscape of automotive manufacturing, the pursuit of innovative solutions is relentless. Among the cutting-edge technologies making waves in the industry is...
Global Manufacturer of High-Performance Adhesives Expands Production Capabilities to Meet Demand
Global Manufacturer of High-Performance Adhesives Expands Production Capabilities to Meet Demand Meridian Adhesives Group (Meridian), a global manufacturer of high-performance adhesives, announced the grand opening of its cutting-edge manufacturing...
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Adhesives and Sealants in Battery and Hybrid Electric Vehicles White Paper
Adhesives and sealants are critical to increasing the durability of countless products we use and rely on every day. From sealing sensitive components against contaminants and decreasing fatigue on bonded materials to adding strength to cutting-edge materials during manufacturing and eliminating corrosion to extend the life of finished goods, adhesives and sealants improve the durability of end use products and essential components in complex fabrications.
Adhesive and Sealant Selection Guide for OEM Paint, Trim and Final Assembly Shops
Adhesives and sealants are critical to increasing the durability of countless products we use and rely on every day. From sealing sensitive components against contaminants and decreasing fatigue on bonded materials to adding strength to cutting-edge materials during manufacturing and eliminating corrosion to extend the life of finished goods, adhesives and sealants improve the durability of end use products and essential components in complex fabrications.
Adhesives and Joining Methods in Land Transportation White Paper
Adhesives and sealants are critical to increasing the durability of countless products we use and rely on every day. From sealing sensitive components against contaminants and decreasing fatigue on bonded materials to adding strength to cutting-edge materials during manufacturing and eliminating corrosion to extend the life of finished goods, adhesives and sealants improve the durability of end use products and essential components in complex fabrications.
Adhesive and Sealant Selection Guide for OEM Body Shops
Adhesives and sealants are critical to increasing the durability of countless products we use and rely on every day. From sealing sensitive components against contaminants and decreasing fatigue on bonded materials to adding strength to cutting-edge materials during manufacturing and eliminating corrosion to extend the life of finished goods, adhesives and sealants improve the durability of end use products and essential components in complex fabrications.
Adhesive Opportunity and Outlook in Light Vehicles White Paper
Adhesives and sealants are critical to increasing the durability of countless products we use and rely on every day. From sealing sensitive components against contaminants and decreasing fatigue on bonded materials to adding strength to cutting-edge materials during manufacturing and eliminating corrosion to extend the life of finished goods, adhesives and sealants improve the durability of end use products and essential components in complex fabrications.
Adhesive Opportunity and Outlook in Heavy Duty Trucks and Buses White Paper
Adhesives and sealants are critical to increasing the durability of countless products we use and rely on every day. From sealing sensitive components against contaminants and decreasing fatigue on bonded materials to adding strength to cutting-edge materials during manufacturing and eliminating corrosion to extend the life of finished goods, adhesives and sealants improve the durability of end use products and essential components in complex fabrications.
Explore the Cars, Trucks & Buses Sub-Market
The cars, trucks & buses market is a sub-segment of the transportation market. Manufacturers use adhesives and sealants widely to decrease weight (lightweighting using adhesive bonding vs. mechanical fasteners), increase durability, manufacturing efficiencies, aesthetics, comfort, sustainability, and to comply with various regulations.
Retail (Consumer/DIY) Market White Papers & Selection Guides...
Adhesives and Sealants Chemical Management and Sustainability in Retail Markets (Consumer/DIY)
Adhesives and sealants are critical to increasing the durability of countless products we use and rely on every day. From sealing sensitive components against contaminants and decreasing fatigue on bonded materials to adding strength to cutting-edge materials during manufacturing and eliminating corrosion to extend the life of finished goods, adhesives and sealants improve the durability of end use products and essential components in complex fabrications.
Explore the Retail (Consumer/DIY) Market
One of the most important things to know about the Consumer/Do-It-Yourself (DIY) market is that there is NO one adhesive that can do it all. Despite what the advertiser may say, one must be a careful consumer to select the right adhesive for the job. Several categories of adhesives exist in the marketplace today, including Multi-purpose, Instant Glue, Wood Glue and One and Two-Part Adhesives.