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Jan 9, 2014 | Article
In light of the foregoing, it is desirable to provide an adhesive composition that not only can be cured at low temperatures, but that also exhibits good strength and structural integrity over a...
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Feb 1, 2012 | Article
PCs and cellphones may be almost everywhere today, but their rapid growth through the 1990s owed much to radiation-cured adhesives. That electronics industry boom saw numerous new specifically...
Dec 15, 2010 | Article
By Edward M. Petrie
This article will review the types of shrink film products on the market today and anticipate future products and applications. A discussion will be provided on the shrink films most commonly...
Oct 20, 2010 | Article
This article first offers an introduction to the two main types of epoxy curing mechanisms. It then describes the characteristics and properties of dicyandiamide and how this material achieves...
May 19, 2010 | Article
This editorial acknowledges several mega-trends occurring in society today and explores how they can affect the future of the pressure sensitive tape industry. Trends within this industry are...
Apr 22, 2009 | Article
Packaging that provides a strong barrier to the passage of gases or moisture is vital for many products. Barrier films, generally manufactured by bonding different films together to form a...
Mar 11, 2009 | Article
Long before the end of a lengthy car trip, my young son would usually cry, "Daddy, are we there yet". I would usually respond with something like, "We will be there soon, please be patient". I am...
Sep 24, 2008 | Article
Many formulation factors influence the performance properties of UV curing pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs). This article is meant to serve as a primer for formulating these useful adhesives that...
Oct 25, 2006 | Article
During the last two decades, significant advances have been made in the development of biodegradable polymers. These materials have been developed in a variety of forms, and thus have potential uses...
Nov 30, 2005 | Article
Certain epoxy adhesives are capable of being "B-staged". A B-staged resin is one in which a limited reaction between the resin and hardener has taken place so that the product is in a semi-cured...