Frost & Sullivan‘s recent analysis, “Digital Transformation in the Global Adhesives and Sealants Industry,” reports that the digitalization of domains — such as sourcing, production, and retailing — by adhesives and sealants manufacturers will give rise to new growth opportunities in the industry. Frost & Sullivan is a research and consulting firm. Although 90% of…
H.B. Fuller launches range of MRO industrial adhesives & sealants
H.B. Fuller has launched a new range of Professional Grade MRO — maintenance, repair, and operations — industrial adhesives, sealants, and lubricants. The products will be available under the Gorilla Professional Grade line, also known as GorillaPro, in the United States and Canada. The Gorilla Professional Grade portfolio consists of 19 products, which include threadlockers, epoxies, metal…
Master bond offers low-viscosity epoxy coating with acid resistance
Master Bond EP21ARLV is a two-part epoxy that may be used as an adhesive, sealant, coating or encapsulant. The product is capable of withstanding prolonged exposure to a wide range of chemicals — such as 70% sulfuric acid, 10% hydrochloric acid, 10% nitric acid and butyl acetate. Both parts A and B have a low…
Reactive hot-melt adhesives market worth $1.8 billion by 2025
Hot-melt adhesive is a thermoplastic that’s melted, typically using a glue gun, and applied in a molten state. As it cools it solidifies and forms a bond. Reactive hot-melt adhesives are largely used in the automotive and transportation, furniture and upholstery, lamination, doors and windows, and textile applications. According to MarketsandMarkets‘ new research report, Reactive…
Henkel develops new magnet bonding tape for electric motors
Strong magnets are essential components to optimize the performance of electric motors. Manufacturers are looking for efficient and safe solutions that can fix these magnets into their position in the rotor, while compensating manufacturing tolerances. To this end, Henkel has developed a novel solution that’s tailor-made for the use in electric motors: Loctite EA 9536.…
Polypropylene-backed tapes lead the PSA market globally
Demand for packaging pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes used in essential goods has increased in some markets. These include include for the food & beverage, hygiene, and home products packaging industries. PSA tapes demand in e-commerce packaging is also expected to increase significantly in 2020. However, for others, Covid-19 was particularly harmful. For example, PSA packaging…
Can you use military-grade adhesives in non-military applications?
Typically, military standards are more demanding than standards intended for civilian applications. The same can be said for adhesives that meet these standard. To this end, MIL-STD adhesives offer higher performance, particularly in demanding environments such as in extreme temperatures or corrosive environments. However, it’s first important to ensure a product meets the requirements of…
MVP launches new process for closed molding
Magnum Venus Products (MVP), a global manufacturer of production solutions for industrial applications, is launching a new process for closed molding to increase part production by decreasing injection times. The new technique, aptly named Fast Flow LRTM, is a blend of MVP’s Flex Molding Process and Light Resin Transfer Molding (LRTM) and uses collapsible resin channels…
Würth Industry Canada to nationally distribute Sika specialty chemical products
Würth Industry Canada has signed a national agreement with Sika Canada Inc., the top supplier of specialty chemical products and industrial materials that serve the construction and industrial markets including transportation, marine, and energy. This national-level agreement allows Würth to distribute across all Canadian provinces. The agreement will better serve the needs of customers in…
Henkel joins U.S. Plastics Pact initiative
Henkel North America, a provider of high-impact solutions in adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has joined the U.S. Plastics Pact — a collaborative, solutions-driven initiative. As part of the U.S. Pact, activators like Henkel recognize that significant, systemwide change is imperative to realize a circular economy for plastics. As such, the U.S. Pact will convene more…