We manufacture PTFE and other fluoroplastic parts. We have been requested to make parts that can be bonded to metals. Is there a good adhesive, some sort of additive to the PTFE, or a surface treatment that we can use?
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a high-performance plastic used in a variety of industries, particularly for its heat and chemical resistance and “non-stick” properties. However, PTFE has a low surface energy that does not allow adhesives to wet its surface and subsequently bond.
Miller has worked in the roofing industry for almost 40 years.
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Chuck Miller has joined Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. as territory manager for Central California, serving as the company’s lead contact with contractors throughout the territory.
Dow ranked 61 on the expanded list of 100 companies selected for the honor.
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Dow recently announced that it has been named one of the 2021 PEOPLE Companies that Care® by Great Place to Work® and PEOPLE, marking the second consecutive year the company has earned a spot on the list.
In the past few decades, the evolution of marketing has significantly transformed packaging’s role in companies’ value chains. The packaging industry has taken a giant step and affirmed its role in the economy, not only within the supply chain but also in the fields of communication, brand awareness, quality control, and environmental concerns.
Suppliers’ Day provided an online platform for producers of adhesives and sealants to connect with the industry’s suppliers.
September 15, 2021
On September 8, 2021, FEICA (the Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry) invited suppliers and service providers to share their knowledge and experience with an international audience of industry leaders and stakeholders at FEICA's first Suppliers' Day.
Henkel will introduce a new structural bonding method that accurately and efficiently cures adhesives in display applications.
September 15, 2021
At the Vehicle Displays & Interfaces Symposium, which will be held September 28-29 online and in Detroit, Mich., Henkel will introduce a new bonding solution that reportedly brings speed, performance, and flexibility to display manufacture.
Beyond peak intensity and curing area, differences in uniformity can impact the delivered UV light dose and change the optimal setup for flood-curing systems.
When selecting a UV flood-curing system, it is relatively easy to compare the advertised curing area and the peak intensity of the different systems and assume that higher values mean higher light delivery.