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Leveraging Adhesive Technology to Support Healthcare Workers

Chicago Glue recently helped Systematics more than double its output of face shields for healthcare workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.

May 22, 2020

When running a business, many scenarios cross your mind. You prepare and plan and adapt. Yet very few, if any, can say they were prepared for the global pandemic that has put stress on not only their company, but also its team members and its operations. As always in challenging times, good things still have the opportunity to happen.

Advancing Adhesives

Elastic Strand Bonding without the Use of End-Block Resins

Styrene-isoprene-styrene polymers can be used to eliminate the need for end-block resins in elastic laminate bonding applications.

Paul Dalley J.D.

April 16, 2020

Styrene-isoprene-styrene polymers can be used to eliminate the need for end-block resins in elastic laminate bonding applications.

Polylactic Acid Polyols in Urethane Reactive Hot-Melt and Solventborne Adhesives

In addition to a low carbon footprint, polylactic acid brings value to multiple applications through performance attributes such as a high modulus, excellent solvent and grease resistance, and food contact compliance.

William Coggio

Mike Gehrung

Matt Tjosaas Danielle Varecková

March 12, 2020

Polylactic acid (PLA) is a well-known bio-based thermoplastic polymer.

HENKEL: Bookbinding Adhesive

Henkel’s new Technomelt GA 3980 Ultra reportedly features excellent heat and cold resistance, improved flexibility, and high adhesive strength, even on substrates that are difficult to process.

March 3, 2020

Henkel recently announced the introduction of Technomelt GA 3980 Ultra, a hot-melt adhesive that is reportedly suitable for all melting systems and can be used for bookbinding and a variety of binding applications.

Meeting Modern Challenges in Bonding to Automotive Thermoplastic Olefin Plastics

Thermoplastic olefin plastics present unique challenges for pressure-sensitive adhesives in automotive applications.

Hillary Cole

February 17, 2020

Thermoplastic olefin (TPO) materials belong to the larger group of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). As such, they come in many formulations and can be molded into parts with different surface finishes. Increasingly used in the automotive industry as an alternative to high-cost, heavy metal materials, TPO plastics present unique bonding challenges for pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) manufacturers.

Advances in Reactive Hot-Melt Technology with Thermoplastic Polyurethanes

Crystalline thermoplastic polyurethanes allow a high degree of control in formulating reactive hot-melt adhesives.

Gonzalo Löwenberg

Nicholas DeLuca

January 15, 2020

Reactive hot-melt (RHM or HMPUR) adhesives are solid prepolymers terminated in reactive groups (-NCO-) manufactured from mixtures of solid and liquid polyester/ether polyols with isocyanates, which are very low in free isocyanates.

From the Editor

Our 2020 Vision for the Adhesive and Sealant Industry: Top-Quality Content and Dynamic Design

I'm thrilled to invite you in for our January issue, featuring a redesign for 2020!

Susan Sutton

January 2, 2020

Welcome to the New Year! At ASI, we’re focused on a clear vision for 2020. Our goal is to bring you high-quality content that helps you and your businesses succeed, and to provide that content via whatever platform(s) you prefer.

Ask Dr. Dave

What are some options and recent developments in bookbinding adhesives?

With many publishers planning for worldwide distribution, and given today’s competitive market, bookbinding adhesives have to be very versatile.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

December 29, 2019

Bookbinding is an important application area for adhesives, and requirements are becoming more demanding.

Top 10 Adhesives & Sealants Industry New Product Stories of 2019

Bio-based and other hot-melt adhesives are topping the list of top new product stories this year.

December 22, 2019

Listed here are the year’s 10 most-viewed new product stories on the Adhesives & Sealants Industry website.

H.B. FULLER: Hot-Melt Adhesives and Data Analytics Service

H.B. Fuller has announced the combination of the new Advantra SMART high-performance hot-melt range for food-safe compliance with FullVision, a data analytics consultancy service.

December 10, 2019

H.B. Fuller marked 20 years of Advantra food-safe packaging adhesive performance with the launch of additional adhesive technologies in the Europe, India, Middle East, and Africa (EIMEA) market.