Adhesives

Written by Mary Gannon, Editor Design World As the United States continues to deal with COVID-19, the disease caused by the most recent Coronavirus pandemic, one theme has run through all media outlets — the looming shortage of face masks and other non-woven protective medical gear including gowns and boots that doctors and nurses need…

Schreiner ProTech, a Germany-based provider of developing and manufacturing innovative functional labels, has developed a novel solution for bonding components typically used in the automotive and electronics industries. Known as “Folding Frame,” this patent-pending solution provides a more efficient and effective alternative to conventional conjoining methods — such as liquid gluing, bolting, soldering, riveting, single…

Master Bond EP35SP is a two-part epoxy system for bonding and sealing applications, providing resistance to many chemicals such as oils, acids, bases, water, fuels, and petrochemicals. It features both a high-glass transition temperature (Tg) and a broad service temperature range. Its Tg measures 215-220°C and its serviceability extends from -62° to +288° C (-80°…

Written by Chris Adam Purdue University A novel underwater adhesive technology, based on a glue used naturally by marine creatures, soon may provide a safer adhesive option for industries ranging from biomedical to aerospace. Mussel Polymers Inc. (MPI) – a startup created by Wardenclyffe Chemicals Inc., a technology development company – has licensed this patented adhesive technology from the Purdue…

Written by Chris Adam Purdue University   Make them tougher by making them weaker. That’s the proposed solution from a Purdue University research team – well-known for its adhesive technology. “We have been using inspiration from sea creatures to develop several new adhesives,” said Jonathan Wilker, a Purdue professor of chemistry and materials engineering, who helps lead…

Würth IT — a service provider for assembly and fastening materials wholesaler, the Würth Group — has selected NiceLabel, a global developer of label design software and label management systems, to help it create a new web-based standardized supplier labeling process. To achieve this, Würth IT decided to replace its existing custom-built labeling solution with…

ARaymond’s automotive bonding solutions encompass the adhesive, the bonding process, and the fastener that’s to be mounted. Each solution is backed by support to ensure high process uptime, maximum throughput, and reliable results. Each bonding solutions is also custom-developed as required to help technicians or manufacturers respond to emerging automotive trends or challenges, such as:…

Avoid leaving the quality of your products to chance. Maximum reliability, a high level of quantity and form precision, plus the cost efficiency of your processes are the most important factors in production. This is particularly true for adhesives and materials in industrial applications. According to ViscoTec, a manufacturer of dispensing and filling systems, Even…

AMETEK Brookfield’s new DVNext Rheometer is an all-in-one tool for measuring viscosity and yield stress while complying with 21CFR Part 11 and GAMP in stand-alone mode. Rheometer are used to measure the way in which a liquid flows in response to applied forces. For example, it’s essential for ensuring proper performance in hot-melt adhesives. The…

Bonding low-surface energy (LSE) plastics can be a sticky challenge. Why? Because the plastic-to-plastic bond typically fails to offer enough adhesion to stick properly. This means costly, time-consuming priming or adhesion promoters, unpleasant odors, including other process steps, are required to work. Such challenges can inhibit the bonding of composites and LSE plastics and, ultimately,…