Lap shear strength is the ability of an adhesive to resist forces in the plane of the bonded surfaces. Bonded structural joints are typically designed so that the adhesive is only subjected to in-plane forces, resulting in shear stress in the adhesive. Compressive forces are transferred by surface contact alone and do not require any…
Global automotive adhesive industry to grow at a CAGR of 7% by 2030
The global automotive adhesives and sealants market generated a revenue of $7,438.2 million in 2019 and is expected to reach a value of $12,646.8 million in 2030 — progressing at a CAGR of 7.0% between 2020 and 2030. This is according to a new report from Research and Markets, currently the world’s largest market research center. The prominent…
Master Bond offers UV-curable adhesive that meets ISO standard for cytotoxicity
Master Bond UV15X-6Med-2LV is a UV curable, non-cytotoxic adhesive that features optical clarity and abrasion resistance. Not only can it be utilized for bonding, but it can also be employed for sealing, coating, and encapsulating purposes. This adhesive has a high degree of flexibility with an elongation that exceeds 100% and a low tensile modulus…
SPIROL’s Slotted Spring Pins now available online
SPIROL, a global manufacturer of precision-engineered components for fastening and joining, now offers its Slotted Spring Pins for purchase online, which include: SPIROL Standard Metric Slotted Pins SPIROL Standard Inch Slotted Pins ISO 8752 Slotted Pins A slotted pin is a general-purpose, low-cost component used in numerous fastening applications. Compressed as it is installed,…
Allfasteners offers custom fabrication, tool calibration, testing & more
Allfasteners is a supplier of fasteners, tools, and supplies, with an array of services designed to complement its product offerings. From onsite services to tool calibration, the company can provide more than just fasteners for the job – in fact, its range of services may be the link required to complete the job. Here…
What are some critical fastener facts every supplier and user should know?
Submitted by the Fastener Training Institute An icon in the fastener industry, the late Joe Greenslade taught mechanical fastener technology for 45 years and published more than 300 related articles. He served eight years as the Director of Engineering & Technology at the Industrial Fasteners Institute, a trade organization that has served the interests of…
Ajax Wire offers cuttable, large-diameter compression spring assortment
Ajax Wire Specialty Company specializes in the custom design and manufacture of wire springs, custom springs, and spring assortments and is in its third generation of spring makers. The company created the No. 299 18 pc Compression Spring Assortment with customers’ needs in mind. At Ajax Wire, each of its high-quality spring assortments has been thoughtfully…
Wacker team honored with innovation award for advanced bonding technology
A team of three Wacker Chemical Corporation employees were honored at the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Innovation Awards Ceremony for their contributions in advancing adhesion technology earlier this month. The ASC Innovation Award recognizes innovation in adhesive and sealant product developments showing added value in the application or improvement of a chemical process over…
Medical adhesives & sealants sector to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% to 2027
The global medical adhesive and sealants market is expected to reach U.S.$17,468.1 million in 2027 from $9,867.9 million in 2019. The market is estimated to grow with a CAGR of 7.5% from 2020-2027. This is according to a new report from Research and Markets. Based on the findings, a growing number of medical implantation/transplantation procedures being carried out…
Crescent Tools launches new line of Z2 pliers
The new Z2 Pliers from Crescent Tools are packed with next-level design features that make them more effective, more efficient, durable, and useful than before. “When we set out to make better pliers, we turned to our customers to find out what features they needed to complete their jobs,” said Jarrett Wolf, product manager for Crescent…