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Jul 23, 2003 | Article
In last week's SpecialChem4Adhesives article, the various means by which moisture can affect adhesive and sealant joints were examined. A number of consequences result from the ingress of moisture...
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Apr 23, 2003 | Article
Composites can be assembled in different ways: * Metal inserts ( bolts, studs, fasteners ) may be embedded in the matrix resin during moulding, this is a smart technique which provides high...
Nov 11, 2002 | Article
By Edward M. Petrie
Low energy polymeric surfaces, such as polyethylene and fluorocarbons, are notoriously difficult to bond with adhesives. However, their bonding mechanisms are well established and represented by...
Thursday Jun 22, 2017
By Hartwig Lohse
Take a shortcut & master the art of formulating structural epoxy adhesives by learning the step-by-step methodology to best manage challenging cases like a seasoned formulator...
Wednesday Jul 5, 2017
Reach faster the same level of efficiency to formulate structural adhesives, which one achieves after years of experience. Learn from a seasoned formulator who understands what issues you're facing...
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
By Maxime Olive
Debonding on demand has become a MUST-HAVE for your structural adhesives – Review existing technologies (thermolabile group, polarizable matrix...) as well as emerging formulation strategies. Maxime...
Thursday Sep 18, 2014
By John Bishopp
Explore the various toughening chemistries that are successful today (CTBN, RLP/PUR, MW epoxies…) driven by 40-year experience working with epoxy-based structural adhesives...
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A SpecialChem Client is offering a film-forming, self-crosslinking, air-curable material that absorbs and holds liquids, vapors and proteins...
Thursday Mar 28, 2019
Develop comprehensive structural adhesive systems for medical devices meeting specific needs (fast cure, resistant to sterilization cycles, high production speed…) to fine-tune performance. Ed...