Master Bond has designed EP5TC-80, a new one part epoxy which has a NASA low outgassing rating and achieves high thermal conductivity. The Master Bond EP5TC-80 possesses a thermal conductivity of 3.3 – 3.7 W/(m·K), while also retaining its electrical non-conductivity. The epoxy can fully cure at 80°C within 1.5 – 2 hours. To optimise its performance properties, Master Bond recommends a post cu...
With an investment of 130 million euros, the Henkel Adhesive Technologies business unit has built a state of the art and unique global innovation and customer centre – the Inspiration Centre Düsseldorf (ICD). With a floor area of 47,000m2, the ICD provides space for 30 laboratories, 4 technology centres and more than 650 Henkel experts. At the same time, the new building serves as a global cust...
Bostik, the adhesives solutions segment of Arkema, exhibited a range of products at the world’s largest marine exhibition, METSTRADE, which took place on the 15th – 17th November this year, with the aim to showcase how adhesives can deliver more sustainable, convenient and high-performance manufacturing solutions in the marine industry. Among the exhibiting products, Bostik’s MSR sealant range...
Across a number of industries, manufacturers are noticing the benefits of using adhesives over mechanical fasteners. Here, Beardow Adams Ltd, a UK-based hot melt adhesive manufacturer explains how adhesives can help improve product performance, as well as the manufacturing process. Unlike mechanical fasteners, adhesives do not damage a surface during the manufacturing process. Instead they dist...
To help combat those hard-to-reach places in the automotive industry, GEARWRENCH has created its Ultimate Access Solution: 120XP Locking Flex Head Ratchet and Stubby Socket. When combined, these products enable easy work in tight spaces. Modern cars use smaller and more compact components in the production process, presenting a new challenge for automotive technicians trying to access already...
ProAqua from Chemique Adhesives is a range of water-based sprayable adhesives, which is being used across a number of industries. The range consists of one and two component water-based adhesives, whereby the active component of the adhesive uses water as the carrier. ProAqua adhesives share many common advantages. They are solvent-free, so do not release any VOCs (volatile organic compounds)...
In late October 2022, Henkel and Byteflies announced an extension of their existing partnership to further drive innovative solutions for remote patient monitoring. The partnership aims to further strengthen the combination of Henkel´s knowledge of medical adhesives and printed electronics with remote patient monitoring solutions of Byteflies focusing on ECG monitoring. The two companies have...
fischer is introducing its new injection mortar, the RebarConnect FIS RC II, a secure and ETA approved solution designed for post-installed rebar connections in the construction industry. Reinforcing bars embedded in mortar are being increasingly used in new builds, as well as during renovations and conversions of existing buildings. In response to this growing trend, the fischer Group of Comp...
In this case study, James Devine, supervisor for works delivery – Wales South, Wales & Western provides insight on the trial which was undertaken on the Wales & Western region railway in an attempt to improve the track ballasts using Excalibur products. The Wales & Western region includes more than 2,700 miles of railway with a 5,500-strong workforce. In August 2021, in an effort t...
With more than 20 years of experience, the Portugal-based CHEMITOOL range, which includes the CHEMIHYB Seal&Bond 50MS adhesive sealant, looks to gain global recognition for being a reliable supplier of high-quality products, providing products ‘for real life professionals’. Recommended for different types of substrates used in construction, CHEMIHYB Seal&Bond 50MS is an adhesive and sea...
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