Master Bond‘s new EP21LVFL epoxy combines flexibility with a solid strength profile. It’s curable at room temperature with a long working life of 120 to 160 minutes at 75° F for a 100-gram batch, featuring a flowable initial mixed viscosity of 10,000-14,000 cps. The new epoxy generates low exotherm, making it suitable not only for…
New adhesives offer safe bonding for consumer electronic devices
Chemence, Inc. Performance Materials research scientists are committed to solving next-generation bonding challenges for electronics device assembly. This corporate commitment to being a solution provider for the industry has led to the development of a new chemistry platform, KURA-LOW available in some KRYLEX adhesive formulations manufactured by Chemence. Thermal budget is a critical concern when assembling…
Avery Dennison launches Volt Tough electrical insulation tapes
Avery Dennison Performance Tapes announced the launch of the newly developed Volt Tough portfolio of electrical insulation tape solutions. This advanced offering of electrically insulative, single-sided film tapes is engineered to address the challenges of insufficient electrical insulation in EV battery packs. “With every major OEM currently electrifying their fleets, engineers are facing new challenges…
Bron Tapes acquires GaffTech
Bron Tapes, a Rotunda Capital Partners portfolio company, has acquired GaffTech, a floor tape and tape applicator company based in Seattle, Washington. GaffTech was founded in 2014 by former gaffers who were looking for a solution to improve efficiency and the physical demands of hand-taping. In that pursuit, they developed the GaffGun Tape Applicator and a…
First ever fire-resistant adhesive anchor
Hilti‘s HIT-FP 700 R is the industry’s first fire-resistant injectable adhesive anchor for rebar connections. It’s a post-installed solution for concrete-to-concrete connections to help support engineers and contractors build safer fire-rated structures. Similar to cast-in anchors, this solution is easier to install, does not compromise building integrity under high temperatures, helps ensure code compliance, and…
Safeguard against adhesive quality issues with this easy cure confirmation
Dymax, a manufacturer of rapid curing materials and equipment, is aware of the pressure placed on manufacturers to keep pace with changing technologies. Routine manufacturing procedures such as adhesive cure confirmation and post-cure bond-line inspection not only consume precious time but can leave room for error, jeopardizing efficiency and safety. To combat these risks,…
Using nature as inspiration for a sustainable, affordable adhesive system
Glue holds the world together. Without adhesives, much of modern human civilization — including our cellphones, cars, furniture, walls and the packages arriving on our doorstep — would simply fall apart. The trouble with all those adhesives is that they are not sustainable. A team of chemists at Purdue University led by Jonathan Wilker, professor of chemistry in the College…
Henkel launches two-component thermal gap filler for automotive applications
As vehicles become increasingly connected and driving is transformed by sophisticated advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technologies, OEMs and component suppliers are increasingly challenged to manage the heat produced by ECU and ADAS components to ensure their performance and reliability. At the same time, there’s a need to produce these components more cost-effectively,…
Univar Solutions to distribute Dow silicone additives, resins, and coatings
Univar Solutions Inc., a global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, announced that it’s expanding its longtime distribution partnership with Dow, the chemical company. With the addition of a wide variety of DOWSIL Silicone Additives and DOWSIL Silicone Resins, Univar continues to strengthen its coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers (CASE) and industrial products…
What benefits do UV curable adhesives offer?
Written by Drew Richards Marketing & Customer Experience Manager Hernon Manufacturing UV curable adhesives offer 100% solid material, near-instant curing times, and immediate use or packaging directly from the assembly line. While significant, these features can only be fully appreciated compared to alternative curing methods. For example, compare the 100% solid material with low-viscosity solvent-based…