POLYCOM Industries, a 20-plus year-old adhesives, coatings, and product assembly specialist for manufacturers, has been rebranded as POLYCOM. Along with the name change, the company has created a new logo, website and is implementing new marketing initiatives. “We wanted to reinforce our positioning in the marketplace as a highly technical, yet incredibly agile solutions provider,”…
How does heat affect lap shear strength in adhesives?
Written by Jody Muelaner Lap shear strength is the standard way of measuring the strength of an adhesive joint and is the joint’s ability to resist in-plane forces. The maximum shear stress that an adhesive can support, the lap shear strength, is the force per unit area. It’s good practice to design bonded structural joints…
New medical-grade epoxy offers thermal conductivity and electrical insulation
Master Bond EP42HT-4AOMed Black is a new two-part epoxy created for medical device manufacturing. It’s biocompatible and non-cytotoxic — passing USP Class VI and ISO 10993-5 certifications. This epoxy withstands aggressive chemical sterilants, radiation, and repeated cycles of autoclaving. EP42HT-4AOMed Black offers both cryogenic serviceability and heat resistance with a service temperature range from 4K…
Dow launches new silicone adhesive for flexible, foldable displays
Dow has introduced a new adhesive for flexible and foldable displays, smartphones, wearables, laptops, televisions and many other types of electronic devices: DOWSIL VE-8001 Flexible Silicone Adhesive. This two-part, primer-less silicone adhesive is applied directly to thin metal surfaces and forms an elastic layer, or inner hinge, that helps to protect the display from damage…
DAP’s new line of Tank Bond Adhesives are made for strong, durable bonds
Today’s tough adhesive repair projects require tactical solutions and a product that blends both strength and precision. DAP, a manufacturer and supplier of caulks, sealants, foam, adhesives, and patch and repair products, now offers Tank Bond — a complete line of hard-working adhesives ideal for an extensive list of professionals. “Our heavy-duty line of Tank…
B-staged epoxy meets Airbus standards for flame retardancy & toxicity
Master Bond, a manufacturer of epoxy adhesives, sealants, coatings, and potting compounds, introduces EP36FR — a specialized one-part epoxy that meets Airbus specifications for toxic gas emissions per AITM 3.0005, Issue 2 in the flaming mode and Section 7.4 of ABD0031, Issue F. EP36FR also passes the 12-second vertical burn test per AITM 2.0002B and…
The making of an advanced adhesives team
It’s been said the journey to success begins with a single step. For Meridian Adhesives Group that step began with building a full team of expert adhesive companies. Founded just a couple of years ago by Arsenal Capital Partners, Meridian Adhesives Group is a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-performance adhesives and sealant technologies — with seven…
What is the ideal way to store adhesives?
Written by Jody Muelaner The correct storage of adhesives is essential. However, storage requirements vary considerably between the different types of adhesives. Some can be stored indefinitely without any special requirements, while others require refrigeration and will only last a few weeks. For some adhesives, proper storage is critical. For example, the product may dry…
The key advantages of structural adhesives
There are several advantages structural adhesives offer compared to other fastening methods. Here are a few, courtesy of global company and adhesive experts, Parker LORD. For one, structural adhesives provide processing convenience and overall assembly cost savings. Additionally, structural adhesives provide the following benefits: They are easy to use Require minimal surface preparation Require no…
Adhesives Technology launches two new IBC-compliant adhesives
Adhesives Technology Corporation has released two new code-compliant, ICC-evaluated adhesive anchoring products: ULTRABOND HYB-2CC is a hybrid vinylester. ULTRABOND EPX-3CC is a high performance, value optimized epoxy. New federal regulations have raised the bar on performance requirements for adhesives that are used on federally funded projects and states are following suit. As engineers are…