by Venkat Nandivada, Manager, Technical Sales, Master Bond Offering a nearly limitless assortment of end properties, epoxy systems enable higher density semiconductor electronics and economical, as well as enhanced reliability, while improving manufacturing efficiencies. Today’s high performance electronic circuits that are designed into compact assemblies must meet a host of engineering requirements to ensure the…

by Craig McClenachan, Vice President, Advanced Assembly, Fabrico Structural adhesives, in both liquid and tape formats, are assuming a more important role in a number of industries as replacements for mechanical fasteners. Here’s what you need to know to apply these adhesives. In the North American transportation industry, including automotive and aerospace, structural adhesives are…

With the ability to withstand acids, bases and many solvents, Master Bond EP62-1 is primarily used as an adhesive, sealant or coating where the epoxy will be exposed to very harsh conditions. This two part epoxy features thermal stability with a glass transition temperature exceeding 170°C. EP62-1 has a long working life of over 12…

NuSil Technology LLC presents R-2684, a silicone film adhesive that is sprayable with the addition of solvent. The option for spraying allows R-2684 to be applied to intricate parts just as easily as to flat substrates. R-2684 can be used to adhere silicone materials to metals, polyimides and various other substrates. This two-part material consists…

Australian-based Joinlox recently selected SCIGRIP’s SG230 HV (High Viscosity) methacrylate adhesives the bonding agent in its PileJax™ pile encasement repair system.  The selection came after rigorous testing by University of Southern Queensland Structural Composites Faculty, National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) certified laboratories and a specialist composite facility in the USA. Joinlox required an adhesive…

A new website from Henkel Corporation is designed to educate end-users on the problems that threadlockers solve, available strengths and grades, how to apply and remove threadlockers, the correct strengths for specific applications, and technical information on specialty grades for specific industrial applications. Designed to reduce costs and enhance performance, Loctite® threadlockers dramatically increase the…

The latest upgrades to low odor, low bloom Loctite® Instant Adhesives from Henkel Corporation maintain bond strength in high-humidity environments while delivering temperature resistance to 200ºF. Virtually free of pungent odors, Loctite® 403™, Loctite® 408™, Loctite® 455™ and Loctite® 460™ low odor, low bloom instant adhesives minimize frosting near the bond line, maintain fast fixture…

SCIGRIP SG200 methacrylate adhesive technology serves in critical bonding and sealing applications and enhances the performance of recreational and fishing paddleboards, as well as other personal watercraft manufactured by Dragonfly Boatworks. The paddle boards’ unique two-piece “shoe box” design consists of a hull and a top deck that are mated with SCIGRIP’s SG200 Series adhesive…

A comprehensive line of Loctite® adhesives, sealants, potting materials and threadlockers improves the reliability and helps lower the manufacturing costs of LED lighting devices. The material have a long life, even when used on components exposed to harsh conditions, such as extreme temperatures, dust/dirt, vibration and underwater submersion. In addition, there is an automated dispensing…