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Ask. Dr. Dave

Can we replace welding and screws with an adhesive to assemble steel panels?

Dr. Dave discusses factors to consider when replacing traditional fasteners with adhesives.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

July 2, 2020

We assemble steel panels with welding and screws. Can we replace these with an adhesive?

Pressure-Sensitive Tape Solutions for Electronics

Designs for consumer electronics continue to evolve, and pressure-sensitive tape manufacturers are addressing those changing needs with products that go beyond simple bonding.

Thomas C. Epple

June 26, 2020

As the marketplace for consumer electronics devices becomes more sophisticated, the adhesive products that hold them together have to be just as versatile and multifunctional. Consumers have demanded their devices get sleeker, more powerful, and lighter, putting demands on manufacturers.

What Are Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives and Tapes?

A variety of adhesive chemistries and tape formats can be combined to help ensure that a specific tape satisfies a specific need.

Anthony Cotter

June 24, 2020

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council defines a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) as requiring two things: aggressive and permanent tack, and adhesion with finger pressure. This simple definition makes the concept of a PSA easy for anyone to understand.

MACTAC: Cold-Temperature Tapes

According to Mactac, Macbond Arctic provides superior adhesive performance for a wide range of temperatures (-65 to 150˚F).

June 24, 2020

Mactac Industrial Tapes recently announced the launch of a new cold-temperature industrial tape line, Macbond Arctic.

From the Editor

It’s a Sticky Situation

Beyond household projects and occasional hijinks, pressure-sensitive tape finds use in myriad industrial applications.

Susan Sutton

June 19, 2020

School closings and stay-at-home orders due to COVID-19 have forced many parents around the world to become true activities directors for their households—whether they like it or not. This can be stressful for everyone involved, but I’ve been amazed at some of the ambitious projects I’ve seen families undertake over the past few months using simple household items.

PANACOL: Thermally Conductive Adhesive for Heat-Sensitive Components

Elecolit 6607 reportedly cures at temperatures as low as 80°C, enabling even heat-sensitive components to be bonded together.

June 16, 2020

Elecolit 6607 from Panacol is a one-component epoxy resin-based adhesive filled with aluminum oxide.

Understanding Carbonic Cleaning for Adhesive Bonding Applications

Bonding in automotive, aerospace, and other assembly operations can be improved through effective surface pretreatment technologies such as carbonic cleaning.

Ahsan Anwar

Paul Botelho

June 3, 2020

Cleaning and surface pretreatment are directly related in many industries. Traditional pretreatment methods such as alcohol wiping or air nozzles are used to clean off contaminants and prepare surfaces for adhesion.

Ask Dr. Dave

Could you please suggest an epoxy resin, along with a hardener and accelerator, to use as a raw material in the production of a high-temperature-resistant adhesive?

Dr. Dave provides details regarding the use of inorganic vs. organic adhesives for high-temperature applications.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

May 29, 2020

It may be a one- or two-part system. We need temperature resistance up to 500˚C, and the adhesive will be applied to fill small gaps in a hot mild steel structure. The required initial setting time is 5 min.

DAP: Repair Adhesives

Today’s tough adhesive repair projects require tactical solutions and a product that blends both strength and precision.

May 26, 2020

DAP recently announced the introduction of Tank Bond, a complete line of adhesives reportedly ideal for professional and DIY repair applications.

SIKA: Silane-Terminated Polymer Sealant

According to the company, the product is ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications and bonds well to various substrates, including metal, polycarbonate, FRP, and wood.

May 14, 2020

Sika Corp.’s Sikaflex-501 is a one-component silane-terminated polymer (STP) universal sealant.