Nordson EFD, a Nordson company and precision fluid-dispensing systems manufacturer, introduces a new Better Dispensing How-To Video series. These three, highly educational videos presented by EFD application specialist, Tom Muccino, provide best practices for choosing between contact dispensing and non-contact (jet) dispensing, and how to select the best jetting valve for a manufacturing application. “One…
Optimas Solutions opens 30,400-square-foot distribution center in St. Louis
Optimas Solutions, a global industrial manufacturer and distributor and service provider, announced the opening of a 30,400 sq. ft. facility in St. Louis to handle the U.S. distribution of a new line of manufacturing consumable products. The line focuses on personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO). By adding this…
A guide to choosing and using threadlockers
Written by Simla Ay Technical Marketing Writer | Hernon Manufacturing Threadlockers are adhesives designed to lock, seal, and hold threaded fasteners in place after tightening. They have a wide range of applications including for industrial equipment, engine, pumps, generators, electronic devices, and many others. Any threaded assembly expected to encounter vibration will need a threadlocker…
What are the different types of adhesives?
Written by Jody Muelaner Adhesives are a broad category of materials used to bind surfaces, also known as glues and cements. Joining materials using an adhesive is called bonding. Several adhesives are used to bond different types of material under different conditions. They may be referred to as glues or cements. Compared to other methods of…
Huntsman’s Advanced Materials expands partnership with Azelis
Huntsman’s Advanced Materials business recently announce the expansion of its Pan-American business relationship with preferred distribution partner, Azelis Americas CASE, LLC in the U.S. and Azelis Canada, Inc. in Canada. With this agreement, Azelis will lead the distribution arm of the Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE) business for Advanced Materials — both in the…
A new D3 PVAc adhesive is ideal for use in woodworking
Kiilto has developed a new D3 PVAc adhesive that enables woodworking customers to jump to the next level in production efficiency. It also replaces commonly used urea-formaldehyde products without compromising performance. The new product, Kestokol D 320 HF, was developed for use with high-frequency presses and allows shorter pressing times than previously possible — with throughput…
What are polyurethane adhesives?
Polyurethane adhesive is a one-part adhesive that’s typically applied as a liquid from the nozzle of a bottle. It rapidly becomes sticky but joints can be repositioned for several minutes. Generally, the full strength is reached after about 24 hours. Different types of polyurethane adhesive cure to give varying degrees of flexibility — from hard…
Master Bond’s response to COVID-19
Master Bond, a manufacturer of epoxy adhesives, sealants, coatings, and potting compounds, has continued normal business operations during the COVID-19 pandemic and is recognized as an essential and critical supplier. According to the company, it is working in compliance with CDC guidelines and is committed to providing safe and high quality products. Significantly, Master…
DOW introduces new sustainable, silicone conformal coating
Dow recently introduced its DOWSIL CC-8030 UV and Moisture Dual Cure Conformal Coating — the industry’s first solvent-less silicone conformal coating with an ultraviolet (UV) and moisture dual cure system for high throughputs. The new environmentally responsible silicone technology promotes sustainability, health, and safety while reducing processing costs through automated spraying and fast, energy-efficient UV…
How do you minimize air bubbles in a two-part epoxy?
Many two-part epoxies can be mixed by hand in small batches. A hardener is typically added to the epoxy resin, then the two are stirred with a utensil in a mixing vessel. Complete mixing may take several minutes. Pot life varies from minutes to hours, and mixtures may require additional mixing after a period of…