Edited by Mike Santora High tech adhesives are reliable and issues do not occur often. When used correctly, they can resolve many design problems while also saving money, time and effort. However, there are many possibilities for failure when using these materials. Failure can be defined as no adhesion upon cure, reduced adhesive strength or…
Advanced epoxy adhesives revolutionize structural bonding
by Walter Brenner, PhD, Founder, Master Bond Inc. Structural polymers offer distinct advantages over traditional fastening methods. Here, we explore the cornerstones of successful structural bonding. Structural bonding is defined as the process of joining parts together using an adhesive as opposed to conventional mechanical fasteners or assembly methods such as soldering, brazing or welding.…
Key design tips for working with adhesives
by Kevin Balben, Product Specialist, DELO Industrial Adhesives For the latest materials, adhesive bonding is a better way to join. Here are key tips that will ensure a solid, reliable bond. Structural bonding has many advantages over conventional joining technologies. It’s best to consider adhesives early on in the design phase to take full advantage…
Low thermal expansion epoxy from epoxySet
epoxySet announces the release of the EB-315, low thermal expansion epoxy, to the line of low expansion/ thermally conductive products. This versatile material can be used as an adhesive or encapsulant for semi-conductors and other microelectronics, a gasket sealing compound, wire bonder or any application where temperature cycling between -55°C and 230°C is required. The…
Fast cure adhesives now available for cartridge dispensing
Epoxies Etc. has added three new fast-cure epoxies to the range of adhesive products suitable for use with TriggerBond® dispensing guns. The TriggerBond system packages an adhesive’s two components into their own cartridges, which fit in a dual-barrel dispensing gun. Because the cartridges contain precise quantities of hardener and resin, TriggerBond produces the correct mix…
New Catalog on Adhesives, Sealants and Coatings
Master Bond is offering a new, easy to read, 28 page catalog with performance and processing data on its extensive line of epoxies, silicones, UV curing compounds and specialty systems for the aerospace industry. These products ensure reliability in the assembly of aircraft structures, components, interiors and MRO applications. They are widely used for structural…
One Component, Aqueous Based Coating System
Well suited for electromagnetic interference and radio frequency interference shielding applications, Master Bond MB600G is an aqueous based, sodium silicate system with graphite filler. Graphite filled materials are widely used for shielding and static dissipation applications because of the balance of shielding effectiveness and cost. Shielding effectiveness is most often measured by attenuation. It is…
Updated Loctite® Adhesive Sourcebook from Henkel Now Available
Henkel Corporation has updated the Loctite® Adhesive Sourcebook for 2014 to include the latest adhesive, sealant, lubricant, coating and dispensing/curing equipment technologies. Available in print and online as an e-catalog, the new Loctite® Adhesive Sourcebook 2014 is a comprehensive 212-page reference that features more than 1,500 products for industrial manufacturing and maintenance. The Adhesive Sourcebook…
Henkel And Loctite Sponsor Rookie Of The Year in X Games
At X Games Austin, June 5-8, pro-snowboarder and Winter X Games gold medalist Nick Baumgartner will trade in his board for four wheels and a track as he fights for gold in Off Road Stadium Super Truck Racing, an event making its debut in the June 2014 X Games. Sponsored by Henkel Corporation and Loctite®…
Optically Clear, Condensation Curing Silicone
Developed for potting and encapsulation applications where an addition cured silicone cannot be used, Master Bond MasterSil 152 is a two component, condensation curing system that only requires air for complete cross-linking. Unlike addition cured systems, there are no substrates that will inhibit the cure. This system fully cures at room temperature in 24-48 hours…