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Certain polymer-based adhesives are described as crystalline, while others are described as amorphous. How do these adhesive polymer types differ? What advantages could be expected from each type?

QUESTION: We have been advised to use an organosilane adhesion promoter in an acrylic adhesive to bond glass to metal.

QUESTION: We are attempting to bond and seal a small steel casting onto a steel plate.

Recovery within the adhesives and sealants industry appears increasingly favorable as the U.S. macro backdrop improves. 

By most accounts, 2012 has been a challenging year.

QUESTION: We use cyanoacrylate adhesives in several assembly operations, but we are reluctant to use them for parts that might be used outdoors. What do you recommend?

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about progress.