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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.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Sika Expansion in Dubai Leads the News

An announcement from Sika regarding its expansion in Dubai drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

December 7, 2020

What expansion opportunities is your company exploring? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your thoughts.

Sika Expands Operations in Dubai and Broadens Production to Include Epoxy Resins

In addition to concrete admixtures, Sika will now also produce epoxy resins in the United Arab Emirates for the local flooring target market.

November 25, 2020

Sika recently announced that it is expanding its production capacity in the United Arab Emirates with the commissioning of a new manufacturing facility in Dubai.

MASTER BOND: Medical-Grade Epoxy

According to Master Bond, its EP42HT-4AOMed Black epoxy adhesive withstands aggressive chemical sterilants, radiation, and repeated cycles of autoclaving.

October 20, 2020

Master Bond EP42HT-4AOMed Black is a two-part epoxy created for medical device manufacturing.

Renewable Alternative: Cashew Nutshell Liquid-Based Isocyanate Blocking Agent

A high-purity cardanol derived from renewable cashew nutshell liquid offers chemical features that can be successfully used in epoxy and polyurethane adhesives and sealants.

James Zhao Yun Mi Kim Pietro Campaner

October 16, 2020

Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) is a non-edible, bio-based material commonly used as a building block for various resins, hardeners, and modifiers in the adhesives, coatings, and composites industries. A high-purity cardanol, 3-pentadeca-dienyl-phenol, derived from the bio-oil CNSL has been employed to replace nonyl phenol (NP) in various applications, including isocyanate blocking.

Put Some Moxie in Your Epoxy: Toughening Epoxy Adhesives with a Polyurethane Prepolymer

The addition of a low-viscosity, blocked polyurethane prepolymer improves the strength and reduces the cure time of epoxy adhesives.

Jay A. Johnston

Cassie Popovski

October 5, 2020

Adhesives play an important role in creating sustainable and resilient infrastructure. While the hybridization of adhesives is not a novel concept, recent innovations in raw materials have unlocked new possibilities for toughened epoxy systems.

Ask Dr. Dave

Repairing Leaks in a Fire Sprinkler System

We have some pinhole leaks in our fire sprinkler system in a large residential apartment block. Can you recommend a sealant that will stop the leaks to give us some time before we have to replace the entire system?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

October 2, 2020

Fire sprinkler systems are very difficult and expensive to replace or repair because the piping is often inside walls and ceilings. Some companies sell two-part epoxy adhesives that are fast curing and designed specifically for repairing this type of leak.

DAP: Repair Adhesives

The Tank Bond family of products includes Tank Bond Thread Stopper, Tank Bond Liquid Grip, Tank Bond Heavy Duty Advanced Epoxy, Tank Bond Clear Epoxy, and Tank Bond Thread Locker.

August 20, 2020

DAP recently announced that it has launched Tank Bond, a line of hard-working adhesives reportedly ideal for an extensive list of professional and DIY repair applications.