Nov 24, 2004 | Article
Worldwide, the adhesive and sealant market grew 3% in 2003 over 2002 in spite of the economic recession affecting industrialized markets in North America, Japan and Western Europe. Contributing to...
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Nov 17, 2004 | Article
By Edward M. Petrie
When evaluating the economics of switching from solventborne to waterborne adhesives both performance and cost factors become an issue. This editorial will review some of the cost considerations...
Waterborne epoxy dispersions have been employed effectively for many years in the coatings market primarily for the surface protection of concrete and metals. These products were developed in...
Nov 10, 2004 | Article
Wood furniture and wood construction have been used by mankind probably since 10000 years. In the past, wood was assembled by mechanical assembly such as dovetails, tenon and mortise, tongue and...
Nov 3, 2004 | Article
Computer simulation tools are now available to provide a virtual testing laboratory for adhesives. This week's editorial discusses the current state of these tools for the non-computer geeks among...
Internal stresses within the adhesive or sealant joint can significantly reduce the inherent adhesive strength. Internal stresses can occur on setting or curing, but they may also develop due to the...
Oct 27, 2004 | Article
Modern technology has developed flooring materials with qualities and finishes that have never before been available. Floor coverings are fabricated from many different construction materials...
Oct 6, 2004 | Article
One of the major disadvantages of using structural adhesives is the cost and time required for long cure cycles. The number of fixtures, energy use, and production times (either at room temperature...
Sep 29, 2004 | Article
Roofing is one of the largest applications for adhesives and sealants in the building and construction industry. Roofing cements are mainly asphalt or coal tar based materials, but synthetic rubber...
Sep 22, 2004 | Article
This week's editorial will look at the problem of everyday jargon that confuses many newcomers to the adhesives industry. When added to the jargon that is commonly used in the various end-user...