Two-component, solvent-free epoxy adhesive material provides high adhesion to metallic substrates while also withstanding high movement or cyclic fatigue.
Structural adhesives can be used for affixing metal substrates or components as they provide high modulus and high strength, yet they are not currently internationally recognized like traditional methods even though adhesives are used in a range of industries.
By prioritizing a more diverse portfolio, such as one that incorporates both styrene acrylic- and acrylic-based latexes, companies can ensure they can adjust their production as needed.
When choosing a mixer, quality and performance are crucial to attain the required product specifications while meeting inevitable changes in customer demand.
August 15, 2023
Industrial processors should seek mixers that improve performance, provide more flexibility of mixing, limit product loss, simplify cleaning, and reduce capital equipment and maintenance costs.
A two-component, ultra-low density, flame-retardant polyurethane foam is designed for potting and encapsulating lithium-ion battery cells in EV battery modules.
August 14, 2023
An innovative foam encapsulant is designed to protect the vehicle, the passengers, and the EV industry from the dangers of battery fires.
Advanced cyanoacrylates will enable manufacturers to meet current and future sustainability and ESG reporting needs, and comply with future labeling requirements.
A range of adhesives from Bostik are designed using an innovative photoinitiator that enables them to comply with upcoming regulatory changes in the EU.
A number of factors, primarily viscosity and shear input, are considered when selecting the correct mixing technology for an adhesive formulation.
August 7, 2023
Utilizing its collective experience as a provider of specialty mixing equipment to the adhesive industries, Ross discusses the factors to consider when selecting a mixer for adhesive production.
As market drivers accelerate the adoption of polyurethane reactive hot melt adhesives away from solvent-borne solutions, the use of polycaprolactone technology in reactive hot melt adhesive applications is examined.
A study conducted by Ingevity has fully characterized the performance of a 4,000 MWt caprolactone diol versus that of a commercially available polyester diol.
Chemical companies’ attention has shifted from demand issues to more sustainable practices in an effort to address rising production and transportation costs, greater demand to reduce carbon footprint, diminished profitability, and the push to develop more recyclable products.
The U.S. chemical industry is undergoing a profound transformation in 2023, embarking on a journey of portfolio refinement, supply chain optimization, and groundbreaking material innovation.
Here are six types of sustainable adhesives every technical formulator or manufacturer should know about. Many offer reduced waste, lower material costs, and increased efficiency.