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MASTER BOND: Thermally Conductive, Chemically Resistant Epoxy Sealant

Master Bond reports that the product’s long working life makes it ideal for bonding and sealing large or intricate parts that may need ample time for mixing and applying.

January 14, 2020

Master Bond EP62-1AO is a two-part epoxy adhesive and sealant with a working life of 12-14 hr at ambient temperature for a 100-g mass.

CVC Thermoset Specialties Earns Kosher Designation for Several Key Products from Chicago Rabbinical Council

CVC Thermoset Specialties reports that all of its kosher-approved grades have been categorized as pareve, and nine products are approved kashruth by the cRc.

January 14, 2020

CVC Thermoset Specialties recently announced that several grades of its Hypro reactive liquid polymer (RLP) product line have been designated kosher by the Chicago Rabbinical Council (cRc).

Polythioether Advances Provide New Formulating Options for Adhesives, Sealants, and Coatings

A colorless, toughening, and chemically resistive polythioether has been developed for the formulation of adhesives, sealants, and coatings.

Christian Probst

January 2, 2020

Liquid polysulfide polymers are aliphatic resins that provide beneficial chemical resistivity, weatherability, gasoline and jet fuel resistance, and gas barrier properties, as well as easy processability. In the cured state, these polysulfides feature plasto-elastomeric properties in which polysulfides can undergo self-healing.

EpoxySet to Feature Award-Nominated, Delay-Cure Adhesive at MD&M WEST

The one-part epoxy can reportedly be activated by UV or blue light from 365-405 nm with an intensity of about 150 mW/cm2 for 5-10 sec.

November 22, 2019

EpoxySet Inc. recently announced that it will showcase its FLASHBOND UV-5608DC delay-cure epoxy at MD&M West, which will be held February 11-13, 2020, in Anaheim, Calif.

Ask Dr. Dave

What is the difference between thermoplastic and thermoset adhesives?

Thermoset and thermoplastic adhesives can be differentiated by whether or not they soften on heating.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

November 18, 2019

Adhesives can be classified in several ways, including their material origin (e.g., natural or synthetic) and their type of cure (e.g., physical curing such as drying or chemical curing).

ROBNOR RESINLAB: Epoxy Foam for Void-Filling Applications

According to the company, this epoxy foam offers good adhesion to a variety of substrates, is particularly suitable for void-filling applications, and has good compressive strength for the backfilling of parts.

October 17, 2019

Robnor ResinLab recently announced the launch of a new development material, PX19-GE3259-03.

Industrial Caulk and Seal Completes 1 Million Linear Feet of Joint Fill

Most of the installation occurred as a component of the new construction of large logistic warehousing along the Eastern Seaboard.

October 14, 2019

Industrial Caulk and Seal (ICS) recently announced that, as of last month, it had installed over 1 million linear feet of semi-rigid joint filler through the previous 12 months.

What Are Structural Adhesives?

Structural adhesives can offer stronger bonds than mechanical fasteners.

Simla Ay

October 10, 2019

A structural adhesive is a “load-bearing” adhesive that is used to bond a joint and is capable of holding two or more substrates together under stress.

Adhesive Technologies Help Electric Vehicles Go the Distance

New adhesives, sealants, and foams can address the thermal and weight challenges of modern high-voltage vehicle batteries.

Volker Oehl

October 1, 2019

The desire to reduce vehicle emissions, especially in densely populated areas, is driving the replacement of combustion engine-powered cars with electrical vehicles.

PANACOL-ELSOL GMBH: Clear UV Adhesive for Electronics Applications

The epoxy-based adhesive reportedly hardens with UV light within a few seconds and can be used for semiconductor production due to its low ion content.

September 26, 2019

At this year’s Bondexpo, which will be held October 7-10 in Stuttgart, Germany, Panacol will present Vitralit UC 1535, a new transparent adhesive specifically designed for use in electronics.