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 users....
The adhesives and sealants industry has seen significant changes in recent years. Many of these changes are the result of demands from new substrates or for improved performance characteristics....
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. A...
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 resources...
Questions often appear in the Specialchem4adhesives TechDirects regarding the relative merits of solvent and water based adhesives. In this editorial, we will look at the properties and processing...
The differences between adhesives and sealants are sometimes not very clear, and some demanding modern applications make the boundary between these two indispensable products even more hazy. In this...
The recycling of products (products that often use adhesives) continues to grow around the world. So, the editorial for this week looks at an interesting niche market– biodegradable adhesives. We...
The methods by which sealants are classified are somewhat similar to adhesives, but specific methods of classification have been developed over the years within the sealant industry. These...
Sometimes research becomes short sighted either due to the economic environment or to concentration on current customers. Modern R&D management seems to be at times micro-managed, not allowing for a...
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...
In this SpecialChem4Adhesives editorial, we look at the source of most adhesive problems. Often it is the material that is blamed, but in fact it is most often poor training, poor workmanship, or the...
Radiation curing adhesives and sealants have become popular in recent years due to their environmental characteristics as well as their effect on the profit line. Significant development has removed...
Radiation curing adhesives and sealants have become popular in recent years due to their environmental characteristics as well as their effect on the profit line. Significant development has removed...
For the launch of SpecialChem for Adhesives & Sealants, we introduce an editorial column by Edward Petrie one of our online experts. This column will review current industry trends, materials, and...
