Styrofan NX 6690 X is a new latex binder for carpet backing that is ammonia free and provides improved properties that enable the manufacture of more-durable, longer-lasting carpets.

AB2 Adhesive is a water-based laminating adhesive specially designed for laminations of foams and films. The product exhibits exceptional water-resistance properties, with bonds maintained even after total submersion in water.

This company's updated website enables engineers and manufacturing and operations managers to learn about problem analysis and solution without facing problems firsthand. Sorted by market segment or automation grades, the site provides more than 50 case studies on the assembly of adhesive-backed components.

A new flier from National Adhesives helps envelope manufacturers ensure consistent productivity in extrusion seam gumming operations.

Sealant Equipment & Engineering Inc.'s new Model 2200-245-125 Tip-Seal® dispense valve is designed for precision dispensing of low- to high-viscosity flowable materials.

Week of 1/16/06

The biggest disadvantage to two-component side-by-side cartridges is the need for special dispensing guns.

Following a period of extensive lead-free evaluation trials, the electronics group of Henkel has revealed that selected Loctite® Chipbonders® are not only capable of running lead-free, but are designed to optimize lead-free processes, eliminating chip loss and saving components by low-temperature curing systems.

The MIXPAC DXB Bench Dispenser is a portable bench-top unit that offers a fast, simple and accurate solution for dispensing two-component reactive resins of 1:1, 1.5:1, 2:1, 4:1 and 10:1 ratios.

Week of 1/9/06