Adhesives • epoxies

Henkel announced the commercialization of Loctite Stycast CC 8555, a conformal coating designed to protect electronics in extreme environments. This addition to the company’s conformal coating portfolio delivers printed circuit board (PCB) and sensitive component protection in challenging, high-power applications such as motor drives, PLCs, EV charging infrastructure, AC/DC power supplies, and other high-voltage electronics.…

Excelitas Technologies, an industrial technology manufacturer focused on delivering innovative, market-driven photonic solutions, announced the launch of its next-generation OmniCure S1500 Pro UV Spot Curing System for adhesives. The S1500 Pro UV Spot Curing System offers control, reliability, and high-intensity irradiance with a versatile range of features tailored for automated manufacturing processes, such as high-throughput…

Henkel, a global developer of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity were selected based on a survey of over 220,000 individuals and reviews from over 1.5 million companies in North America, and the ranking…

Meridian Adhesives Group, a global manufacturer of high-performance adhesives, has announced the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. This state-of-the-art center represents a significant expansion of Meridian’s production capabilities, reaffirming the company’s commitment to delivering high-quality adhesive products to customers worldwide. The grand opening ceremony will take place on January…

EP42HT-2FG Black is a two-part, moderate heat-cured epoxy with high-temperature resistance that complies with FDA 21 CFR 175.105 for indirect food contact applications. The epoxy withstands exposure to a wide range of harsh chemicals, including acids, bases, and solvents. It possesses good flow properties and can be employed for bonding, sealing, potting, and casting. This…

Master Bond‘s EP42HT-2FG Black is a two-part, moderate heat-cured epoxy with high-temperature resistance that complies with FDA 21 CFR 175.105 for indirect food contact applications. This epoxy withstands exposure to a range of harsh chemicals, including acids, bases, and solvents. It possesses good flow properties and can be employed for bonding, sealing, potting, and casting.…

The Adhesive & Sealant Council (ASC), the North American trade association dedicated to representing the adhesive industry, is hosting its ASC Annual Convention & EXPO from April 15th to 17th, 2024, at the Omni Louisville Hotel in Kentucky.  This three-day event will include concurrent technical sessions focusing on business development and market trends, regulatory, market segments…

Henkel, a global developer of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, recently collaborated with Dometic, presenting a new sealing solution for window frames in motorhomes, minibuses, and caravans. This is intended to replace the butyl seals previously used. The window frames are sealed with a polyurethane foam gasket FERMAPOR K31 from Henkel, specially developed for this…

For those seeking adhesive formulations with low odor, hot-melt stability, and biobased content, meet Kraton Corporation‘s REvolution rosin ester technology. Kraton’s bio-based tackifiers are an ideal chemistry for hot-melt systems due to their excellent adhesion performance on various substrates. They’re used in a wide range of applications including packaging, labels, and flooring adhesives The REvolution…

With the acquisition of Arc Building Products, Arkema will strengthen its position in the growing construction adhesives market, offering a broader range of solutions and a local manufacturing footprint. Arc Building Products specializes in tile adhesives, floor preparation systems, building chemicals, and sealing and bonding solutions, delivering first-class system solutions with a strong emphasis on…

“The global industrial fasteners market is on a positive growth trajectory, driven by key sectors like manufacturing, construction, and automotive.” This is according to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets.com. In fact, the global fasteners market is expected to hit $124.9 billion by 2030. And good news, this growth trend begins in 2024. Although supply chains…

Panacol, a manufacturer of industrial, UV, conductive, and medical-related adhesives, will feature new optical-grade resins and adhesives for imprint and optical bonding applications at the SPIE Photonics West exhibition in San Francisco CA, USA from January 30th to 1 February 1st, 2024 (Booth 4342). These new adhesives can be used in several applications, including in…

With its Technomelt E-COM portfolio for e-commerce packaging, Henkel Adhesive Technologies now offers hot-melt adhesive solutions for right-sized cartons and envelopes. This significantly increases the productivity of on-demand packaging technologies. Automated, right-sized packaging captures the size of the products to be packaged and then precisely matches the shipping cartons and envelopes to them. By eliminating…

To drive the global chemical industry — including for adhesives and sealants — on a path to net-zero emissions by 2050, the Low-Carbon Emitting Technologies (LCET) initiative has officially launched as the independent Global Impact Coalition (GIC). The GIC was initially incubated at the World Economic Forum and is now a Swiss-based venture (formed by BASF,…

The revolutions in electrification and autonomy are creating an exponentially growing demand for highly reliable automotive electronic components — and a need to optimize every aspect of component design and manufacture. Answering this challenge, Henkel has developed an innovative solution for silicone liquid gasketing for the next generation of automotive electronic components. Loctite SI 5972FC…

DuPont recently introduced a new tape that’s safe for skin for medical monitoring devices. DuPont Liveo Soft Skin Conductive Tape 1-3150 is a silicone-based thermoset adhesive for electrical biosignal sensing and transfer. Combining the key benefits of silicone technology with electrically conductive properties, Liveo Soft Skin Conductive Tape technology is intended for use as a…

Ingevity Corporation announced an extension of the distributorship with TRiiSO LLC, with the intent to expand this footprint for the company’s Capa products from the current western United States to include all of the US and Canada. The new agreement will broaden capabilities to serve existing Capa customers and support growth into new markets in…

Master Bond‘s UV23FLDC-80TK is a moderate viscosity, cationic type system, offering UV-light and heat-curing mechanisms. It cures readily within 20 to 30 seconds when exposed to a UV light source emitting a wavelength of 320-365 nm. Additionally, the adhesive can undergo a secondary heat curing for shadowed areas, typically curing in 60 to 90 minutes…

  ~ Article courtesy of Master Bond Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are compounds that have high vapor pressure and low water solubility. Many VOCs are human-made chemicals used and produced in the manufacturing of paints, pharmaceuticals, and refrigerants. VOCs are typically industrial solvents or by-products produced by chlorination in water treatment, such as chloroform. They’re…

Henkel, a global supplier of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, is continuously driving sustainability across markets. To further improve its plastics footprint the company has started to relaunch its bonding and sealing portfolio for consumers and craftsmen. The new packaging concept helps to significantly reduce virgin plastic by using up to 95% of recycled plastic…

DAP, a manufacturer and supplier of caulks, sealants, foam, adhesives, and patch repair products, is transforming spray foam application with the introduction of the first-of-its-kind one-component broadcast spray foam, the Wall & Cavity Foam with Wide Spray Applicator. Using the latest in polyurethane sealant technology, Wall & Cavity Foam is a spray-ready, single-canister solution with…

Simpson Strong-Tie offers a complete line of epoxy and hybrid-acrylic adhesive anchors that provide high-strength bonding. They’re code-listed for cracked and uncracked concrete, easy to install, and suitable for a range of applications. When choosing an anchoring adhesive, it’s important to consider the application, the base material, the type of insert, the load requirements, environmental…

Henkel has launched a novel medical-grade, light-cure adhesive designed for devices that are to be worn on the body. The new product is formulated without IBOA (Isobornyl Acrylate) or any other known skin-sensitizing monomers. The adhesive is also formulated to conform to EU MDR 2017 regulations concerning the use of CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic…

Designed for medical device manufacturing, Master Bond‘s MasterSil 711Med passes the ISO 10993-5 testing. It’s a one-part, flowable, room-temperature vulcanizing (RTV) silicone — which needs no mixing and can be used for bonding, sealing, coating, and form-in-place gasketing applications. This non-corrosive, translucent compound withstands many sterilization methods, including liquid sterilants, gamma radiation, and EtO. MasterSil…

Meridian Adhesives Group announced the strategic relocation of its corporate headquarters to Charlotte, North Carolina. As Meridian continues to expand its global presence in the specialty adhesives market, Charlotte is ideally positioned to support the company’s domestic and international locations, while having access to a broad talent pool. Additionally, several of the company’s large suppliers…