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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How to Eliminate Mechanical, Vibrational Loosening, Clampload & Corrosion Failures In Your Products
Equipment reliability can be greatly improved by ensuring that all threaded fasteners used in the assembly are secure and will not fail. When critical pieces of equipment fail, root cause failure analysis is often employed to determine the cause. In many cases, the cause is a loosened fastener. This webinar: -Compares the reliability, performance and…
Sealants and adhesives for base, tower and nacelle
A manufacturer of adhesives and sealants also provides lubricants and coatings for installation and maintenance of blades, nacelles, towers, and bases. For rotor blade repair, Loctite polyurethane resins cure rapidly at room temperature, reducing downtime associated with blade maintenance. In the nacelle, the company’s products provide UV/moisture resistance to seal against harsh weather. Cleaners and […]
New Ways to Fasten
Reprint Info >> As design methods evolve, the fasteners and joining tools available to you change too. Here’s a look at some of the newer offerings. The methods and products available to attach two pieces of a design together are multiple and varied to meet nearly every conceivable need. However, new needs constantly arise. Today’s…
Why Choose Adhesives Over Traditional Fasteners?
This webinar discusses the latest advances in structural adhesives for a range of design, manufacturing, and assembly applications. It includes an evaluation of fastening technologies, such as “instant” assembly methods using thermal joining, mechanical fastening, and tapes, as well as the benefits of new structural liquid adhesives. It offers insight into the role of the…