Adhesives

A new Freedonia Group analysis projects global demand for pressure-sensitive (PSA) tapes to increase 3.8% per year to 58.4 million square meters in 2025, following declines in 2020 due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. PSAs adhere simply with the application of pressure, requiring no additional solvent or heat for activation. The tapes…

Mactac, a supplier of pressure-sensitive adhesives, has launched three new PERMACOLOR PermaGard Shield anti-microbial protection overlaminates. The new overlaminates, which are available in textured polypropylene and vinyl film constructions, feature a specially formulated and innovative built-in protection that eliminates microbial contaminants and resists microbe growth. In addition to anti-microbial properties, the products feature abrasion and moisture-resistance,…

Bron Tapes, Inc. is relaunching its Killer Red, with the tagline: “The World’s Greatest Double-sided Tape.” First debuted in 2016 as a competitive solution in the double-sided tape market, Killer Red features a unique adhesive system that bonds to critical substrates and offers an extremely high adhesion — even on low-surface energy (LSE) areas. The…

3M and Pandemic Action Network are not only collaborating on programs to stem the spread of COVID-19 but have also committed to working together to help prepare for future pandemics. 3M has led a comprehensive global response to country-specific needs during the pandemic. For example, it partnered with Ford last year to help meet a…

Most are unlikely to guess that the world’s top adhesive producer began as a modest manufacturer of detergent. However, nearly a century-and-a-half ago, a young German salesman by the name of Fritz Henkel took a chance, producing soap. He initially partnered with two associates to form, Henkel & Cie, in the city of Aachen in…

  Dow offers an advanced, primerless silicone adhesive that cures rapidly without oven heat for improved productivity and reduced energy use in the manufacture of appliances, automotive electronics, lighting, and avionics. DOWSIL EA-3838 Fast Adhesive is a high-performance formula that cures at room temperature and provides fast adhesion for shorter cycle times. This silicone adhesive…

The new LOCTITEXPLORE e-learning platform offers the collective learning of its experts to industrial manufacturing and design, maintenance, repair and overhaul, engineering, and vehicle repair and maintenance professionals — anywhere, anytime. Developed for desktop, tablet and mobile experiences, LOCTITEXPLORE is free for all users and modules can be completed at the learner’s own pace. It will also…

Graco Inc., a manufacturer of fluid-handling equipment, recently announced the launch of its Voltex Dynamic Mix Valve. Designed for dispensing two-component adhesives, such as foaming urethanes and silicones, the new mix valve provides uniform and consistent blending for difficult-to-dispense materials for various applications. The Voltex valve is built to handle foaming urethanes and silicones that…

Maxeon Solar Technologies announced the commercialization of its Maxeon Air technology platform. This new solar panel technology is the result of five years of R&D and testing, which has enabled the production of thin, frameless, and conformable solar panels. Maxeon Air solar panels incorporate several innovative features, including a unique “peel-and-stick” design. This factory integrated…

  Mussel Polymers, Inc. is now offering a new class of primers based on its proprietary polycatechol styrene (PCS) chemistry. The new class of primers can be used with existing urethane and other classes of adhesives to increase their bond strength 100 to 500% in dry conditions and improve bond strength in wet conditions even…