~ Article courtesy of Henkel LOCTITE Threadlockers offer a universal, reliable adhesive solution to an age-old problem in many OEM (original equipment manufacturer) and MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) applications. Typically applied to the threads of fasteners before assembly, they form a secure bond that helps maintain the integrity of the connection once cured.…
Henkel and Kraton partner to advance adhesive sustainability
Henkel, a global provider of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, and Kraton Corporation, a global sustainable producer of biobased products derived from pine wood pulping, announced a multi-year supply partnership. In this agreement, Kraton will supply Henkel Adhesive Technologies with high-performance, biobased tackifiers and its patented REvolution rosin ester technology to enable carbon emission reductions…
Henkel building Inspiration Center for Adhesive Technologies in Brazil
Henkel, a global provider of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, announced that it will construct its first integrated innovation and technology center in Latin America, located in Jundiaí, Sao Paulo. The new center aims to create a collaborative ecosystem for developing innovations and solutions for the Adhesive Technologies business unit and provide a global hub…
Henkel signs agreement to acquire Seal for Life Industries
Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire the U.S.-based Seal for Life Industries from Arsenal Capital Partners (USA). Seal for Life is a global, specialized supplier of protective coating and sealing solutions in a broad variety of infrastructure markets such as renewable energy, oil and gas, and water. Financial details of the transaction were not…
New instant adhesives for medical device applications
As a manufacturer of advanced adhesive solutions for the medical industry, Henkel has introduced two next-generation medical-grade, cyanoacrylates-based instant adhesives that offer improved safety and performance. These new products are formulated without CMR (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic or Reproductively hazardous) ingredients and are designed to offer increased strength during and after heat cycling. Loctite 4011S and Loctite…
A solvent-free, UV-curable coating that protects electronic components
Henkel announced the commercialization of Loctite Stycast CC 8555, a conformal coating designed to protect electronics in extreme environments. This addition to the company’s conformal coating portfolio delivers printed circuit board (PCB) and sensitive component protection in challenging, high-power applications such as motor drives, PLCs, EV charging infrastructure, AC/DC power supplies, and other high-voltage electronics.…
Henkel named one of America’s “Greatest Workplaces for Diversity”
Henkel, a global developer of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity were selected based on a survey of over 220,000 individuals and reviews from over 1.5 million companies in North America, and the ranking…
Henkel presents new sealing solution
Henkel, a global developer of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, recently collaborated with Dometic, presenting a new sealing solution for window frames in motorhomes, minibuses, and caravans. This is intended to replace the butyl seals previously used. The window frames are sealed with a polyurethane foam gasket FERMAPOR K31 from Henkel, specially developed for this…
Using hot melts for automated packaging in e-commerce is saving materials and costs
With its Technomelt E-COM portfolio for e-commerce packaging, Henkel Adhesive Technologies now offers hot-melt adhesive solutions for right-sized cartons and envelopes. This significantly increases the productivity of on-demand packaging technologies. Automated, right-sized packaging captures the size of the products to be packaged and then precisely matches the shipping cartons and envelopes to them. By eliminating…
New silicone liquid gasketing available for next-gen automotive electronics
The revolutions in electrification and autonomy are creating an exponentially growing demand for highly reliable automotive electronic components — and a need to optimize every aspect of component design and manufacture. Answering this challenge, Henkel has developed an innovative solution for silicone liquid gasketing for the next generation of automotive electronic components. Loctite SI 5972FC…