Henkel Adhesive Technologies, a manufacturer of structural adhesives and surface treatments for the aircraft OEM and MRO industries worldwide, recently developed Loctite EA 9365FST — a two-part epoxy adhesive that reinforces and bonds thermoplastic and thermoset substrates. The new formula can serve as a matrix resin on fiberglass to strengthen the thin walls of thermoplastic…
Henkel expanding portfolio of pressure-sensitive adhesives
Henkel is expanding its capacity and portfolio for UV acrylic, hot-melt, pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA). The move is in line with the company’s strategic focus on sustainability and addresses previous capacity bottlenecks faced coupled with increased demand for UV-curable PSAs. To drive forward the expansion, Bruno Motta has been appointed to the new role of Global…
Henkel and Boeing partner on new REACH-compliant structural adhesive for aircrafts
Henkel Adhesive Technologies, a provider in structural adhesives and surface treatments for the aircraft OEM and MRO industries worldwide, recently collaborated with Boeing to develop Loctite EA 9365FST — a new two-part epoxy adhesive that reinforces and bonds thermoplastic and thermoset substrates and can serve as a matrix resin on fiberglass to strengthen the thin…
The staying power of a diverse yet focused chemical company
Most are unlikely to guess that the world’s top adhesive producer began as a modest manufacturer of detergent. However, nearly a century-and-a-half ago, a young German salesman by the name of Fritz Henkel took a chance, producing soap. He initially partnered with two associates to form, Henkel & Cie, in the city of Aachen in…
LOCTITE XPLORE offers a free, adhesive e-learning platform for professionals
The new LOCTITEXPLORE e-learning platform offers the collective learning of its experts to industrial manufacturing and design, maintenance, repair and overhaul, engineering, and vehicle repair and maintenance professionals — anywhere, anytime. Developed for desktop, tablet and mobile experiences, LOCTITEXPLORE is free for all users and modules can be completed at the learner’s own pace. It will also…
Henkel Qhesive Solutions to offer smarter, data-driven services
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has launched Henkel Qhesive Solutions — an all-new services brand that brings data-based and data-enabled technologies together under one brand roof. Henkel Qhesive Solutions integrates the company’s in-house expertise and technology with partner solutions. The brand will include data-based and data-enabled services, also encompassing Henkel’s best-of-breed partners’ solutions across software, hardware, IoT…
Henkel develops first bio-based PUR hot-melt adhesive for electronics
In keeping with the company’s sustainability priorities, Henkel has announced the development and commercial availability of LOCTITE HHD 3544F, the industry’s first bio-based polyurethane reactive (PUR) hot-melt adhesive that’s designed for consumer electronics assembly. This is the company’s inaugural consumer electronics-specific, bio-based PUR adhesive, whereby about two-thirds of its content is sourced from renewable, plant-based…
Henkel’s new primerless adhesive eliminates the need for a promoter
Simplifying the assembly process, Henkel’s new Teroson Primerless MS 9222 eliminates the need for an adhesion promotor — simply apply the adhesive to clean parts and assemble. The new formula is ideal for a wide variety of work truck applications and manufacturing applications that require high-strength adhesion of loads, thin walls, or small areas. Teroson MS 9222…
Henkel offers new high-thermal, lead-free, die-attach adhesives
Henkel’s new high-thermal, semi-sintering, die-attach adhesives provide a lead-free alternative for die attach within high-power density semiconductor packages. LOCTITE ABLESTIK ABP 8068T series materials can be implemented using standard processes without the need for high pressure and temperature, as is the case with conventional silver sintering materials. The patent-pending LOCTITE ABLESTIK ABP 8068T portfolio includes…
Dow and Henkel bring sustainability to hot-melt adhesives
Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics, a business division of Dow, is expanding its high-performance AFFINITY GA polyolefin elastomers (POE) with the launch of bio-based AFFINITY RE. This solution has enabled Dow customer Henkel’s Technomelt SUPRA ECO line to achieve another milestone in both companies’ sustainability goals. Climate change is one of the greatest technical, social,…