Live webinar was recorded on November 14, 2013. Retaining compounds increase the strength and reliability of traditional press and shrink fits. Retaining compounds improve the distribution of stress, which increases maximum load transmission and performance. They create a physical barrier that eliminates fretting, oxidation and galvanic corrosion, which increase service life. Recent chemical advances in…
Master Bond’s New Catalog on Adhesives, Sealants and Coatings
New, easy to read, 32 page catalog offers performance and processing data on Master Bonds extensive line of epoxy, silicone, polyurethane, silicate based and light curing compounds. These products provide solutions to PCB assembly, die-attach, conformal coating, surface mount, lid sealing, chip and wire bonding applications. Convenient, efficient and reliable packaging options are also reviewed.…
Non-Drip Two Component Epoxy Meets FDA
Featuring a thick paste consistency, Master Bond EP21NDFG bonds well to a variety of substrates including metals, composites, glass, ceramics and many types of rubbers and plastics. Unlike many high viscosity systems, EP21NDFG is truly non-drip and will not run or sag, even when applied to vertical surfaces. It produces high strength, durable bonds that…
SCIGRIP® Introduces SG900 Seaming Adhesive
SCIGRIP recently unveiled its SG900 Seaming Adhesive designed for joining and seaming solid surfaces. SG900 is formulated with the latest technology for the surfacing industry and offers excellent bonding to a variety of solid surface substrates including acrylics, engineered stone, cultured marble, glass reinforced plastics, polyesters and polyester blended materials. Available in a full range…
Nine Simple Steps to Control Blooming of Adhesives
by Josh Sherwood, OEM Market Manager, Henkel Corp. Cyanoacrylates (CAs) are one-part instant adhesives that fix rapidly and cure at room temperature. They bond to a range of components, including metals, plastics, elastomers, and porous substrates. When exposed to a weak base such as water, CAs polymerize. The water neutralizes acidic stabilizers in the adhesive,…
New Low-Tack Adhesive Option for GORETM SKYFLEXTM
W. L. Gore & Associates has expanded its line of GORE™ SKYFLEX™ Aerospace Materials for sealing applications with the addition of low-tack adhesives to facilitate easier readjustment of sealants in difficult, complex structures during installation. Shortly after installation, the adhesive strengthens so the sealants withstand mechanical stress and maintain their protective performance for multiple open/close…
Quartz Filled Two Component Epoxy Features High Temperature and Chemical Resistance
Master Bond Supreme 45HTQ is a thermally stable, two component quartz filled epoxy system. It features exceptional abrasion and chemical resistant properties. It will withstand exposure to petrochemicals, acids, bases and solvents. It retains its performance profile at elevated temperatures up to +450°F. Supreme 45HTQ has a 100 to 30 mix ratio by weight and…
Two Component Epoxy Has an Extended Working Life
Suitable for large castings, Master Bond EP21LVSP6 combines a low viscosity and low exotherm with a working life of 3-5 hours. It can also be used for bonding, sealing and coating applications in aerospace, electronic, electrical, optical and other specialty industries. This two part epoxy offers has a non-critical one to one mix ratio, by…
Loctite® Liquid Optically Clear Adhesives from Henkel
Henkel Corporation has introduced next generation Loctite® Liquid Optically Clear Adhesives (LOCA) that increase display durability, improve contrast ratio, reduce power consumption and enable thinner device designs. New adhesives for direct bonding and cover lens bonding simplify display assembly, while advanced cleaners reduce the overall manufacturing cost with more effective manual and automated rework cleaning…
SCIGRIP adhesives accredited with new European Fire Smoke Toxicity Standard
SCIGRIP has qualified two key products under the European safety standard for Fire, Smoke and Toxicity (FST) for use in rail constructions. Accredited by Crepim, an independent test laboratory in France, SCIGRIP’s methacrylate 10:1 adhesives SG300 and SG230HV officially comply with the newly introduced EN45545-2 2013 standard. It is increasingly important to have FST qualifications…
Low-Tack Adhesive Option for GORE SKYFLEX Aerospace Materials
W. L. Gore & Associates has expanded its line of GORE SKYFLEX Aerospace Materials for sealing applications with the addition of low-tack adhesives to facilitate easier readjustment of sealants in difficult, complex structures during installation. Shortly after installation, the adhesive strengthens so the sealants withstand mechanical stress and maintain their protective performance for multiple open/close cycles…
Henkel’s Expanded Family of Loctite Silicone LOCAs for Direct Bonding
Henkel Corporation has expanded its line of silicone Loctite Liquid Optically Clear Adhesives (LOCAs) to include patented formulations that fixture in less than 2 seconds, require 3 to 10 times less energy to cure than traditional one-part silicone LOCAs, and are fully compatible with either 365 nm or 405 nm LED light sources. Specifically designed…
Optically Clear, Low Viscosity, High Strength Two Part Epoxy System
Master Bond EP30HV, a two component epoxy, features wide applicability in the electronic, electrical, computer, aerospace, automotive, optical, fiber optic, medical and chemical industries. Formulated for bonding, sealing, coating and casting applications where high strength and optical clarity are needed, it complies with FDA Chapter 1, Sections 175.105 for food applications. EP30HV offers high light…
Henkel’s Loctite Primer Cures Shadowed LOCA in Less Than 90 Minutes
For 4- to 15-inch displays from cell phones to monitors, a new Loctite Primer and Liquid Optically Clear Adhesive (LOCA) combination from Henkel Corporation cures in less than 90 minutes in shadowed areas where light cannot penetrate during UV cure processes. Formulated for direct bonding, Loctite 7389 Primer and Loctite 3196PR LOCA provide a solution…
Addition Cured Silicone Is USP Class VI Approved
Formulated for medical device applications, MasterSil 153Med passes USP Class VI and ISO 10993-5 testing. This two part silicone with a paste consistency features a convenient one to one mix ratio by weight, and does not require exposure to air and humidity for cross-linking. It has a long working life of 5-7 hours and will…
Henkel Unveils Interactive Adhesive Selector Guide for Medical Devices
Henkel has unveiled the first Interactive Loctite Medical Device Adhesive Selector Guide, an online resource providing direct links between 48 Loctite medical device adhesives and supporting technical documents such as materials safety data sheets and technical data sheets. This comprehensive, online selector guide is designed to make it easier for design engineers to access technical…
Flame Retardant Epoxy Meets UL 94V-0 Specifications
Featuring a non-halogen filler, Master Bond EP21FRNS-2 passes UL 94V-0 testing for flame retardancy in potting, encapsulation and casting applications. It produces very low smoke levels and is well suited for the computer, aerospace and related industries. This two part epoxy features a convenient one to one mix ratio by weight and cures at room…
Simpler Adhesive Bonding for Low Surface Energy Polyolefin Plastics
by Dan Shaw, Technology Manager, Structural Adhesives and Michael Williams, OEM Marketing Manager, Henkel Corp. Although polyolefin based plastics such as PE, PP and LDPE have proven useful in innumerable applications, they are difficult to bond with adhesives. Traditional liquid adhesives do not wet out well on low-surface-energy polyolefin plastics. To achieve a robust bond…
Henkel’s Frekote Mold Release Solutions Guide Eases Product Selection
Henkel Corporation has introduced the new Frekote Mold Release Solutions Guide, a comprehensive 20-page brochure showcasing the company’s complete line of more than 60-mold release agents for all types of composite and rubber-molding operations. The literature facilitates product selection by organizing selector guides by substrate type and end use. For ease-of-use, the Frekote Mold Release…
High Temperature Resistant B-Staged Adhesive Film Features Thermal Conductivity and Electrical Insulation
In an effort to mitigate the more complicated preparation associated with B-staged epoxies, Master Bond developed FLM36 for bonding and sealing applications in the aerospace, electronic, opto-electronic and specialty OEM industries. This B-staged film eliminates mixing and measuring and is easy to handle. FLM36 can withstand temperatures up to 500°F and retains its high strength…
SCIGRIP 45 formulated for bonding dissimilar materials and variety of substrates
Award winning custom sign designer and manufacturer, Young Electric Sign Company (YESCO), helps to light the Las Vegas strip with the recently installed Aria Resort & Casino sign they manufactured using SCIGRIP 45 assembly adhesive and other SCIGRIP products. Due to the adhesive’s high bond strength and environmental resistance, SCIGRIP 45 is recommended for a…
SCIGRIP Launches Adhesive Solutions For Transportation Applications
SCIGRIP has developed an enhanced SG600 Series methacrylate adhesive for bonding metals, composites and other plastic parts used in a variety of assembly operations. The advanced SG600 Series products from SCIGRIP are high performance adhesives featuring a combination of high tensile strength, high modulus and elongation for bonding a range of metals, thermoplastics and thermoset…
Henkel 2013 Loctite Adhesive Sourcebook Available
Henkel has introduced the new Loctite Adhesive Sourcebook Volume 15. This comprehensive 212-page catalog showcases the company’s complete line of Loctite adhesives, sealants, lubricants, coatings and dispensing/curing equipment. Featuring more than 1,500 products for industrial manufacturing and maintenance, the Adhesive Sourcebook provides extensive end-use application information, easy matching of products and related equipment, and simple…
Contamination test cell assembly gets makeover
Designing and molding complex sealing assemblies for electronic devices can be a challenge. One method used for testing electronic devices is a contamination tester with a test collection cell assembly. These test cell collectors are single use devices designed to insert easily into the contamination tester. Each cell assembly is required to perform consistently at…
Dimensionally Stable UV Curable System with a High Glass Transition Temperature
Suitable for high production applications, Master Bond UV25 offers fast fixture times, rapid curing and high temperature resistance. This multifunctional one component UV curable system was developed for bonding, sealing, coating and encapsulation applications. It is widely used in aerospace, fiber-optic, optical, electronic and related industries. Master Bond UV25’s most notable feature is its thermal…