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ADHESIVES TECHNOLOGY CORP.: Adhesive Anchoring Products

Adhesives Technology Corp. reports that the addition of two additional IBC/IRC-compliant adhesive products fills the need in the industry and brings additional value to the ULTRABOND line.

July 28, 2020

Adhesives Technology Corp. recently announced that it has released two new code-compliant, ICC-evaluated adhesive anchoring products.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Meridian Adhesives Acquisition Draws Most Reader Interest

Last week, news from Meridian Adhesives Group regarding its acquisition of E-Chem garnered the most interest from our readers.

Susan Sutton

July 27, 2020

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PANACOL-ELOSOL GMBH: Biocompatible Adhesive for Medical Device Assembly

Panacol’s biocompatible Vitralit 1605 adhesive cures under UV light and is suitable for medical device assembly.

July 16, 2020

Panacol-Elosol GmbH recently announced that its epoxy resin-based Vitralit 1605 features a high glass transition temperature (150°C), making it versatile for applications with high heat input.

Meridian Adhesives Group Acquires E-Chem

E-Chem is reportedly an industry leader in epoxy bridge deck overlays and high friction surface treatment.

July 13, 2020

Meridian Adhesives Group recently announced its acquisition of Albuquerque, N.M.-based E-Chem.

Sumitomo Bakelite to Invest in New Manufacturing Line to Produce Epoxy Encapsulation Materials for Automotive

The new European production line will come online for industrial supply in early 2022, with a production capacity of several thousand tons per year.

July 8, 2020

Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. recently announced its intention to open a new manufacturing line to produce epoxy encapsulation composite materials for automotive applications at its Belgian production subsidiary, Vyncolit NV.

Ask. Dr. Dave

Can we replace welding and screws with an adhesive to assemble steel panels?

Dr. Dave discusses factors to consider when replacing traditional fasteners with adhesives.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

July 2, 2020

We assemble steel panels with welding and screws. Can we replace these with an adhesive?

Product Profile

B-Staged Epoxy Meets Airbus Standards for Flame Retardancy and Toxicity

Adhesives and sealants must meet stringent requirements for use in aircraft and other applications.

June 17, 2020

Master Bond EP36FR is a specialized one-part epoxy that meets Airbus specifications for toxic gas emissions per AITM 3.0005, Issue 2 in the flaming mode and Section 7.4 of ABD0031, Issue F.

PANACOL: Thermally Conductive Adhesive for Heat-Sensitive Components

Elecolit 6607 reportedly cures at temperatures as low as 80°C, enabling even heat-sensitive components to be bonded together.

June 16, 2020

Elecolit 6607 from Panacol is a one-component epoxy resin-based adhesive filled with aluminum oxide.

Case Study

Benefits of Potting Electronics in a Vacuum

Vacuum potting is mainly aimed at electronic components with small openings and complex internal structures.

June 10, 2020

The potting of electronic components involves filling the assembly with a compound such as liquid resin (e.g., epoxy, silicone, polyurethane) to protect it from environmental or use conditions like moisture, humidity, and vibration. Any air entrapment in the potting compound can result in air bubbles that may cause performance problems in the finished component.