Jan 14, 2004 | Article
This second part of a two-part article will discuss how the nature of thermoplastic polymeric substrates affects adhesion. Characteristics of the bulk properties and surfaces of common...
Read more
Jan 5, 2004 | Article
By Edward M. Petrie
Adhesive suppliers are trying hard to respond to this lucrative market with new products and services. This week’s editorial takes a look at domesticated adhesives...
Polyurethane adhesives vary significantly in their composition and are used in many different applications in a broad range of market segments. Polyurethanes make good adhesives for several...
Dec 10, 2003 | Article
Plastics are usually more difficult to bond than other substrates. The outcome of the bonding process may be as dependent on the plastic substrate as it is on the adhesive being used. This...
Mold releases are, perhaps, the most common weakest link when it comes to bonding plastics. The editorial looks at mold release agents and the effect that they have on bonding success...
Nov 26, 2003 | Article
By Philippe Cognard
Construction is still market number 1 for adhesives and sealants. As usual the BATIMAT show was the number 1 show in the world for Construction. In this editorial, find new bonding, sealing and...
Nov 12, 2003 | Article
By François Bauduin
When formulating hot-melts, formulators will begin by analysing "objective" requirements (substrates, performances...). But odors and colors will also remain key issues for formulators. This...
Nov 5, 2003 | Article
Polymeric materials such as adhesives, sealants, and composites have been used considerably in the last several decades for the construction, repair, and rehabilitation of our transportation...
Oct 29, 2003 | Article
We learn from the past -- this week's editorial looks at a short history of adhesives and sealants. It describes where we have been and where we might be going...
Oct 15, 2003 | Article
Cyanoacrylate adhesives are commonly used to assemble medical devices because of the ease and speed at which they bond to a variety of different plastics commonly used in the medical industry...