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SILICONE SOLUTIONS: Anti-Graffiti Coating

October 6, 2015

This company has released TS-64, a long-lasting, fast-drying, low-surface-energy rubberized paint.

Univar Acquires Future Transfer and BlueStar Distribution

October 6, 2015

Univar Inc. announced recently that they have acquired Future Transfer Co. Inc., BlueStar Distribution Inc., and BDI Distribution West Inc.

HENKEL: Solder Paste

October 2, 2015

This company recently developed a lead-free, halogen-free, water washable solder paste.

Pittsburgh Hosts Adhesive and Sealant Council Fall 2015 Convention and Expo

Adhesive and sealant industry professionals can discover new technologies and innovations at upcoming ASC Convention and Expo.

October 1, 2015

This year, the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Fall Convention and Expo will take place at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh. From October 19-21, industry professionals, end users, and researchers will have the opportunity to network, visit the exhibition space, and learn and participate in various lectures and courses.

Market Trends: Global Automotive Composites Market on the Rise

Increasing automobile production is expected to fuel the overall demand for carbon composites in the near future.

October 1, 2015

The global automotive composites market was valued at $3.1 billion in 2014 and is expected to increase to $7 billion by 2022, increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%, according to a recent report from Persistence Market Research.

Ask Dr. Dave: Please explain tack, peel adhesion and shear strength in regards to pressure-sensitive adhesives.

PSAs can be formulated with a range of adhesive and cohesive properties.

October 1, 2015

Dave Dunn's October 2015 column.

Focus On: Threadlockers Lock it Down

Threadlockers lock things in place. But they have other benefits as well, such as preventing fluids from leaking and corrosion from occurring.

Maureen McHale

October 1, 2015

Manufacturers of the small engines used to power landscape equipment know that proper assembly can make or break their machinery—and their reputation.

Next-Generation Vertical Double Planetary Kneaders Mix It Up

Vertical double planetary kneaders bridge the gap between two familiar mixing technologies.

Doug Cohen

October 1, 2015

Whenever and wherever high-viscosity adhesives and sealants need to be mixed, the choices have been clear cut: either the classic vertical double planetary mixer or the proven double-arm sigma blade mixer have been the mixers of choice when the product viscosity rises past the hundreds of thousands of centipoise, and well into the millions of centipoise.

Viscosity Analysis: Flow Curve, Yield Stress and Creep

Today's new viscosity measurement technology can help companies increase customer satisfaction with consistently superior product performance.

Robert McGregor Jodi Armstrong

October 1, 2015

Traditional quality control methods for viscosity measurement of adhesive and sealant materials focus on the single point test.

Using Multi-Zone Irradiance Control in UV LED Systems

Advancements with innovative technology in LED arrays provide advantages to products with multilinear surfaces.

Mike Kay

October 1, 2015

Effective curing of ultraviolet (UV) adhesives is an important aspect in the assembly and manufacturing of many products. Historically, mercury arc lamps have been used as the curing source in a range of industrial applications and processes to polymerize adhesives, coatings, and inks.