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Ask Dr. Dave

Understanding Two-Component Adhesives

Why do we have to use two-component adhesives and meter/mix equipment in our assembly and repair operations?

March 16, 2021

I realize that the meter/mix equipment can be a major inconvenience. Adhesives come in two forms, namely two component or one component. Two-component adhesives are mainly epoxies, reactive acrylics, or polyurethanes.

DELO: Liquid Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

Ideal for electronic applications, like smartphone speakers or display frames, these liquid PSAs open up new possibilities in a variety of markets.

March 2, 2021

DELO has developed two liquid pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) that reportedly have similar properties to (double-sided) adhesive tapes but are applied in liquid form.

Ask Dr. Dave

Vibration- and Shock-Resistant Structural Adhesives

Which structural adhesives can resist serious vibration and shock?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

February 19, 2021

You have a wide range of structural adhesive possibilities here. Normally, you require an adhesive that has been toughened with a rubber for this. Very rigid, quite brittle adhesives have been successful, however.

Market Trends

Redefining the Future of the Transportation Sector with Adhesives and Sealants

Traction for adhesives and sealants among manufacturers of cars, buses, trucks, and recreational vehicles has surged in the past several years.

February 17, 2021

Ushering growth in the 2020s, legacy players in the adhesives and sealants market are striving to cater to the demands of transportation companies. Traction for adhesives and sealants among manufacturers of cars, buses, trucks, and caravans/recreational vehicles (RVs) has surged in the past several years.

Case Study

Ferrari Achieves an Invisible Bond with a New Epoxy Adhesive

A new two-part epoxy adhesive has enabled Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari to solve an existing adhesive issue for a new automobile development.

Günter Bittner

February 5, 2021

The requirements for the bonding of carbon parts are getting more and more demanding. Kisling, a Switzerland-based manufacturer of adhesives, has developed a new 2K-epoxy to improve bonding performance for a variety of applications in the automotive industry.

CREATIVE MATERIALS: Silver-Filled Epoxy Adhesives

Applications for the 128-32 series include conductive splicing of ribbon cables, electrical attachment of surface-mounted devices, and bonding of flex circuits to PC boards and electroluminescent panels.

January 21, 2021

The new 128-32 series of anisotropically conductive B-stageable silver-filled epoxy adhesives can be applied by screen-printing, dipping, and syringe dispensing.

HUNTSMAN: High-Performance Adhesive Range

The ARALDITE Adhesive Core Range consists of three technologies: epoxy, acrylic, and polyurethane.

January 5, 2021

Huntsman Advanced Materials has announced the launch of its ARALDITE 2000 Adhesive Core Range, designed to help businesses across virtually every industry maximize productivity by covering up to 80% of all bonding needs, from assembling high-performance products to making repairs in tough conditions.

DELO: Die-Attach Adhesive

DELO MONOPOX MK096 is suitable for long-term use in semiconductor and surface mount technology applications.

December 22, 2020

DELO has launched a new die-attach adhesive that offers high strength after aging.

PANACOL: UV Adhesive for Decorations and Dome Coatings

Vitralit UC 6685 is a transparent, UV-curing adhesive based on epoxy resin.

December 15, 2020

Vitralit UC 6685 was reportedly formulated by Panacol specifically for decorations on plastic, glass, and metal.

MASTER BOND: Thermally Conductive Epoxy

Since the epoxy does not start gelling quickly, Master Bond reports that it is especially advantageous for use in many production environments that require a long open time after mixing.

December 8, 2020

Master Bond EP29LPAOHT is a two-component, NASA low-outgassing-approved epoxy system featuring a working life of 8-10 hrs per 1,000-g batch.