Master Bond EP4EN-80 is a NASA-approved, low-outgassing epoxy. It can cure at temperatures as low as 80° C, which is unlike conventional one component heat-curing systems. It also features a quick cure profile at 65° C for 90 minutes plus 30 minutes at 80° to 85° C. The epoxy system requires no mixing prior to…
Liquid adhesives market projected to grow to $44.6 billion by 2025
The liquid adhesives market is projected to grow from U.S. $35.8 billion in 2020 to $44.6 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 4.5%, between 2020 and 2025. This is according to ReportLinker, an award-winning market research solution. Liquid adhesives offer the benefits of versatility and a low viscosity. The wetting properties of these adhesives enable…
Adhesives Technology’s products approved for use by Alabama DOT
Alabama Department of Transportation (DOT) recently issued an approval for ULTRABOND HYB-2CC, ULTRABOND EPX-3CC, and ULTRABOND 1300-FG for use on its highways and bridges. This makes a total of nine Adhesives Technology Corp. (ATC) products approved in Alabama, and its approval brings ATC to 250 total material list approvals nationwide. ATC is a manufacturer of…
Aerospace adhesives market expected to grow at a CAGR of 3%, says new report
The level of demand for aerospace adhesive has increased over the previous few years. Despite the pandemic, it is expected to grow throughout the next several years, according to a new report. Aerospace adhesives — such as epoxy and others — are used in various aircrafts like commercial aircraft, regional aircraft, general aviation, defense aircraft,…
Dymax and Biesterfeld extend distribution partnership for adhesives
U.S. manufacturer, Dymax, is extending its distribution partnership with Biesterfeld for light-curing adhesives, casting compounds, and conformal coatings, primarily used in medical technology, industry, and electronics. Dymax is a global manufacturer of advanced light-curable adhesives, coatings, light-curing equipment, and fluid dispensing systems. Biesterfeld AG is the strategic holding of the Biesterfeld group of companies, a distributor…
Master Bond’s new silicone adhesive meets NASA low-outgassing specifications
Master Bond MasterSil 151S is an addition-curing, two-part silicone system that may be used as an adhesive, sealant, coating or form-in-place gasketing material. A unique feature of this product is that despite its silicone chemistry, it passes NASA low outgassing specifications. Additionally, it retains superior electrical conductivity with a volume resistivity of 0.004 ohm-cm at…
Optimas Solutions ranks #20 in the 2020 Big 50 List
Optimas Solutions, a global industrial manufacturer, distributor, and service provider, announced that it has been awarded the number 20 spot on Industrial Distribution’s 2020 Big 50 List. Released in early October, the Big 50 is a prestigious list of industrial suppliers in the U.S. ranked by the previous year’s revenue. As part of the announcement,…
Gluespec boosts its database to more than 10,000 specialty chemical materials
Engineers searching for industrial adhesives using Gluespec’s proprietary algorithms will now find even more materials from which to choose. Gluespec has boosted its search database to over 10,000 specialty chemical materials. “Reaching this milestone was important to us because our primary goal is to deliver to customers the range of materials that they need,” said…
ATC updates its CRACKBOND product line
Adhesives Technology Corp. (ATC), a manufacturer of construction and industry-related adhesives, recently announced an update to the company’s CRACKBOND concrete repair and restoration product line. Bonding agents for concrete repairs, coating, and sealing interior and exterior slabs, and crack-injection applications, CRACKBOND products were engineered with high-quality formulations that provide fast and simple solutions to end-users.…
Solvay extends partnership with Lockheed Martin for structural adhesives
Solvay has been awarded a new five-year material supply contract by Lockheed Martin to supply structural adhesives for its F-35 defense aircraft. The new contract extends Solvay’s long-standing partnership on the F-35 program and underlines the company’s leadership in composite and adhesive technologies for defense platforms. “It is a privilege to be the principal supplier of structural…