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Hot-Melt Adhesives 101: A Primer for Users

Hot-melt adhesives are ideal for a variety of applications.

October 1, 2014

For many people, the glue sticks and glue guns they buy at their local hobby or hardware store are an introduction to hot-melt adhesives—but these products are only a small glimpse of what is possible in the world of hot melts.

Assembly Show Returns to Rosemont: Opportunities for Adhesives and Sealants

The annual event includes an exhibit hall, workshops and a keynote about reshoring U.S. manufacturing.

October 1, 2014

The ASSEMBLY Show is scheduled to take place October 28-30 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill.

4 Trends Impacting the Global Adhesives and Sealants Industry

The adhesives and sealants community will meet this month to discuss trends and new technologies at the ASC Fall Convention and Expo.

Matthew Croson

October 1, 2014

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) supports a $43 billion global industry whose reach spans all market segments and sub-segments.

SCIGRIP: Methyl Methacrylate Adhesive

September 25, 2014

This company has released SG805, an enhanced methyl methacrylate (MMA) adhesive that reportedly offers increased temperature resistance.

HENKEL: Hybrid Adhesive

September 24, 2014

Loctite 4090 is a new hybrid adhesive that reportedly combines the two key features of structural and instant adhesives: bond strength and speed.

Dow Adhesives Achieve Sustainability Milestone

September 19, 2014

The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced that its BETAMATE™ structural adhesives have been named the company’s third Breakthrough to World Challenges.

ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES: 3M Acrylic Adhesives

September 9, 2014

This company now offers 3M’s new Scotch-Weld low-odor acrylic adhesives.

Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: What is the difference between a polyurethane adhesive and a polyurea adhesive?

Dave Dunn's September 2014 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

September 2, 2014

The most important difference is that the polyurea reaction is much faster than the polyurethane one.

Improving Assembly with Fastener and Component Enhancement Materials

Adhesives, sealants and coatings have made great strides in improving the reliability of fastener systems.

William Mackowski

September 2, 2014

The concept of using helical threaded fastening dates back many centuries. Nearly as old is the consequential search for a means of keeping these same fasteners secure until removal is required.

Precision Specialties Acquires Palm Labs Adhesives

August 21, 2014

Precision Specialties recently announced it has acquired Palm Labs Adhesives LLC, a technology-based company that develops, manufactures, and markets specialty adhesives and sealants.