New, easy to read, 32 page catalog offers performance and processing data on Master Bonds extensive line of epoxy, silicone, polyurethane, silicate based and light curing compounds. These products provide solutions to PCB assembly, die-attach, conformal coating, surface mount, lid sealing, chip and wire bonding applications. Convenient, efficient and reliable packaging options are also reviewed.…
Non-Drip Two Component Epoxy Meets FDA
Featuring a thick paste consistency, Master Bond EP21NDFG bonds well to a variety of substrates including metals, composites, glass, ceramics and many types of rubbers and plastics. Unlike many high viscosity systems, EP21NDFG is truly non-drip and will not run or sag, even when applied to vertical surfaces. It produces high strength, durable bonds that…
SCIGRIP® Introduces SG900 Seaming Adhesive
SCIGRIP recently unveiled its SG900 Seaming Adhesive designed for joining and seaming solid surfaces. SG900 is formulated with the latest technology for the surfacing industry and offers excellent bonding to a variety of solid surface substrates including acrylics, engineered stone, cultured marble, glass reinforced plastics, polyesters and polyester blended materials. Available in a full range…
Nine Simple Steps to Control Blooming of Adhesives
by Josh Sherwood, OEM Market Manager, Henkel Corp. Cyanoacrylates (CAs) are one-part instant adhesives that fix rapidly and cure at room temperature. They bond to a range of components, including metals, plastics, elastomers, and porous substrates. When exposed to a weak base such as water, CAs polymerize. The water neutralizes acidic stabilizers in the adhesive,…
New Low-Tack Adhesive Option for GORETM SKYFLEXTM
W. L. Gore & Associates has expanded its line of GORE™ SKYFLEX™ Aerospace Materials for sealing applications with the addition of low-tack adhesives to facilitate easier readjustment of sealants in difficult, complex structures during installation. Shortly after installation, the adhesive strengthens so the sealants withstand mechanical stress and maintain their protective performance for multiple open/close…
Quartz Filled Two Component Epoxy Features High Temperature and Chemical Resistance
Master Bond Supreme 45HTQ is a thermally stable, two component quartz filled epoxy system. It features exceptional abrasion and chemical resistant properties. It will withstand exposure to petrochemicals, acids, bases and solvents. It retains its performance profile at elevated temperatures up to +450°F. Supreme 45HTQ has a 100 to 30 mix ratio by weight and…
Two Component Epoxy Has an Extended Working Life
Suitable for large castings, Master Bond EP21LVSP6 combines a low viscosity and low exotherm with a working life of 3-5 hours. It can also be used for bonding, sealing and coating applications in aerospace, electronic, electrical, optical and other specialty industries. This two part epoxy offers has a non-critical one to one mix ratio, by…
Loctite® Liquid Optically Clear Adhesives from Henkel
Henkel Corporation has introduced next generation Loctite® Liquid Optically Clear Adhesives (LOCA) that increase display durability, improve contrast ratio, reduce power consumption and enable thinner device designs. New adhesives for direct bonding and cover lens bonding simplify display assembly, while advanced cleaners reduce the overall manufacturing cost with more effective manual and automated rework cleaning…
SCIGRIP adhesives accredited with new European Fire Smoke Toxicity Standard
SCIGRIP has qualified two key products under the European safety standard for Fire, Smoke and Toxicity (FST) for use in rail constructions. Accredited by Crepim, an independent test laboratory in France, SCIGRIP’s methacrylate 10:1 adhesives SG300 and SG230HV officially comply with the newly introduced EN45545-2 2013 standard. It is increasingly important to have FST qualifications…
Low-Tack Adhesive Option for GORE SKYFLEX Aerospace Materials
W. L. Gore & Associates has expanded its line of GORE SKYFLEX Aerospace Materials for sealing applications with the addition of low-tack adhesives to facilitate easier readjustment of sealants in difficult, complex structures during installation. Shortly after installation, the adhesive strengthens so the sealants withstand mechanical stress and maintain their protective performance for multiple open/close cycles…