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...
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By Philippe Cognard
JEC Composites is one of the very best shows worldwide for Composites used in every industry. A long visit to JEC composites Show is always very rewarding, also for adhesives manufacturers and...
Apr 16, 2003 | Article
Contact adhesives based on polychloroprene exhibit performance advantages over alternative adhesive systems in a wide variety of related applications where quick, high-strength, permanent bonds are...
Apr 7, 2003 | Article
Many applications for adhesives and sealants require high strength and durability at low temperatures. Many of these same applications also require resistance to thermal cycling between high and low...
Mar 26, 2003 | Article
By Edward M. Petrie
The sluggish business environment and stressful travel conditions that we have been experiencing lately did not seem to have a damaging affect on this year's Annual Meeting of the Adhesion Society...
Mar 19, 2003 | Article
For an adhesive bond to be useful, it must not only withstand the mechanical forces that act on it, but it must also resist the elements to which it is exposed during service. One of the most...
Mar 12, 2003 | Article
I can think of no other industry where education is so important as the adhesives and sealants industry. This week's editorial examines the reasons why education is critical and reviews the...
The design of the adhesive joint will play a significant factor in determining how it will survive service loads. Although it may be tempting to use joints originally intended for other methods of...
Feb 26, 2003 | Article
There are many industries where adhesives must perform several special functions in addition to their primary function of bonding or joining. These industries often have test methods...
Feb 12, 2003 | Article
Whenever you seal a box with packaging tape, leave yourself a "sticky" note, or peel an address label and apply it to an envelope, you realize one of the many advantages of pressure sensitive...