DELO is a sponsor of Wisconsin Racing at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. DELO has supplied Wisconsin Racing’s Formula Electric team with DELO Monopox HT2860 to bond together the magnet segments in the car’s electric motor. The adhesive is also used for final rotor assembly. Ideal for bonding magnets in electric motors used in…
DuPont opens new Ohio aerospace technology center
DuPont Transportation & Advanced Polymers (DuPont) today announced the opening of its new Aerospace Technology Center at the DuPont Vespel manufacturing site in Valley View, Ohio. DuPont leaders were joined at a celebration event by customers, suppliers, government officials, employees and company leadership. “Innovation and collaboration are the keys to meeting the rapid pace of…
Dow to spotlight new silicone optical bonding solutions at CES Asia 2019
Dow Performance Silicones, a global leader in silicones, silicone-based technology and innovation will showcase a wide range of new and recently introduced silicone-based solutions for automotive, communications and consumer electronics applications at CES Asia 2019 (booth N1-1014) from June 11 to 13, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. As a leading customer innovation partner,…
3M expands adhesive portfolio for wearable medical devices
When considering adhesive science and the challenges of skin as a substrate, design engineers know sticking to skin can be tricky. Adhesive plays a critical role in the success of a medical device, whether it’s holding the device together or adhering it to the wearer’s skin. Today, 3M announced it has added 3M Extended Wear…
Glob top epoxy meets NASA low outgassing specifications
Master Bond EP17HTND-CCM is a new single component epoxy that is not premixed and frozen. It is more convenient to handle, apply and store than typical two component glob top systems. This black, heat curable compound has a flowable paste consistency suitable for glob top, chip coating and bonding applications. EP17HTND-CCM meets NASA low outgassing…
Two-part epoxy adhesive for structural bonding has long pot life
Master Bond EP21ND-LP was created for structural bonding applications involving large surface areas. It has an advantageously long working life of 2-4 hours at 75°F for a 100 gram mass. Its smooth paste consistency makes it convenient to apply and use. Shore D hardness is 70-80 when mixed in a one to one mix ratio…
Epoxy features low coefficient of thermal expansion
Master Bond EP30LTE-2 has been developed for joining dissimilar substrates exposed to thermally or mechanically induced stresses. It can be used for sealing, coating and encapsulating, especially for small to medium sized castings where a very low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) is required. EP30LTE-2 is a highly dimensionally stable epoxy system with low linear…
When adhesives go wrong
Too often the adhesive selection for a medical device is left to the end of a project. It doesn’t help that there are so many adhesives as to make the choice overwhelming. With so many potential negative outcomes, here are tips on making the right choice. Tony Kaufman, New Business Ventures in 3M’s Critical and…
Henkel hits the road with its 2018 LOCTITE Demo Tour
The LOCTITE Seeing Is Believing Tour: a 48-foot demo trailer and truck is embarking on its first North American tour. The trailer features several never-before-seen product demos that will allow customers to experience the advantages of LOCTITE adhesives in a hands-on setting. Henkel experts will be on-hand at each stop to provide applications guidance and…
Removability and optical clarity from MasterSil 170 gel encapsulant
Master Bond MasterSil 170 Gel is a two-component system with excellent flowability for potting and encapsulation applications. It possesses a low mixed viscosity of 1,000 cps, has a long working life after mixing (2-4 hours for 100 g batch), a low exotherm upon cure and is easy to dispense. This solvent-free silicone product does not…