EP15 compound epoxy is for testing the adhesion or cohesion strength of flame sprayed coatings per the ASTM C633 specification. It bonds to many similar and dissimilar substrates such as metals and ceramics. The product has a tensile strength that exceeds 12,000 psi at room temperature, offers dimensional stability with minimal shrinkage upon cure, and…
Elastometric Adhesives for Solar Assembly
By Jamie Hubbard, Market Application Engineer, Adhesives Division, Henkel Corporation Reprint Info >> Changing requirements and regulatory restrictions can play a major role when making material decisions. Solar module manufacturers continuously search for automated fabrication methods that will reduce production costs and time requirements. Adhesives have proven themselves to be fast and cost-effective automated assembly…
New Ways to Fasten
Reprint Info >> As design methods evolve, the fasteners and joining tools available to you change too. Here’s a look at some of the newer offerings. The methods and products available to attach two pieces of a design together are multiple and varied to meet nearly every conceivable need. However, new needs constantly arise. Today’s…
Epoxy Seals Deliver Signals in Semiconductor Fabrication
Even from its earliest days, semiconductor fabrication has challenged and pushed the realm of automated, ultra-clean manufacturing. From pressurized work environments to high vacuum deposition chambers, getting power, control and monitoring signals into and out of these non-atmospheric pressure and vacuum environments presents a constant challenge. When you consider that the slightest amount of contamination,…
Adhesives Hold Plane Together
Adhesives continue to play a strong role in the fastening and joining of aerospace components for fabrication, assembly, and repair. Huntsman recently introduced three REACH-compliant epoxy adhesives. Araldite® EP 1000 A/B epoxy adhesive is a nano-toughened structural adhesive paste with high lap shear strength and good peel strength at temperatures up to 250º F (121º…
Medical Grade Epoxy Adhesive Withstands High Temperatures and Sterilization
The EP42HT-2ND2MED (Black) adhesive complies with the testing requirements of USP Class VI plastics. This two-component epoxy resists recurrent autoclaving and sterilizations including radiation, steam, ethylene oxide, and chemical sterilants. It electrical insulates and has a volume resistivity over 1012 ohm-cm, a thermal expansion coefficient of 35 to 40 in./in. x 10-6/° C, a dielectric…
Turnkey Robotic Dispensing System
Bench Top XYZ series dispensing robots are available as part of a turnkey robotic dispensing system for 1-part and 2-part materials. The XYZ gantry robot system applies adhesives, sealants and lubricants with precision placement directly onto parts quickly with repeatable accuracy. They suit high payload, high-speed applications. Each robot includes dispensing software, a teach pendant,…
Food Grade Epoxy for Harsh Conditions
The EP42HT-2FG food grade epoxy system meets FDA CFR 175.300. It also was toxicologically evaluated to meet the NSF/ANSI 51.4.1 (2009) standard for food equipment materials. It can be used in such applications as bonding and sealing metals, plastics, rubbers and other substrates, commonly found on food service equipment. Featuring high resistance to chemicals and…
Better Epoxy Coatings for Electrical Conductors
By Robert Van Horn, President, Power Systems Division, Custom Electronics, Inc. Oneonta, NY Reprint Info >> Epoxy powder coating is often used for motor components, switchgear, cable replacement, and other applications that use advanced materials. In the pursuit of more efficient, reliable, and safer electrical assemblies and components, advanced materials can play a key role.…
Why Choose Adhesives Over Traditional Fasteners?
This webinar discusses the latest advances in structural adhesives for a range of design, manufacturing, and assembly applications. It includes an evaluation of fastening technologies, such as “instant” assembly methods using thermal joining, mechanical fastening, and tapes, as well as the benefits of new structural liquid adhesives. It offers insight into the role of the…