Antimicrobial Coatings: Protection in Many Environments
Unwanted bacteria and microbes land on surfaces in exponential form and according to an article published by the U.S. Department of Energy, bacteria can double …
Interior Linings Transform the Drum and Pail Industry
Steel drums and pails have been a constant for packaging, storing, and transporting of dangerous and hazardous goods for decades. One thing that has continued …
Adhesive Solutions for EPDM and TPO Roofing
It’s that time of year again all across America where construction crews and roofing companies are bustling with activity. Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) roofing …
New Adhesive Technologies Meet Electric Vehicle Market Demands
The electric vehicle market continues to evolve along with self-driving technology to provide greater fuel efficiency and safety in automobiles. As electric vehicle (EV) technology …
How to Test Your Structural Adhesive System
Using industrial adhesives for structural bonding requires the development of a testing protocol to test the effectiveness of the bonded system. Every testing protocol developed …
Industrial Adhesive Solutions for a Growing Market
According to a recent report issued by global newswire, the industrial adhesives market is growing at an impressive 6.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over …
Fastener Coatings with Corrosion Resistance
Spring is in the air, construction is in full swing across the country and one common element from the coast of California to Chicago to …
Assembly with Adhesives, Part Three: Capability
In the last two articles, we covered two very important steps when choosing the right structural, industrial adhesive for bonding various substrates, suitability and compatibility. …
Assembly with Adhesives, Part Two: Compatibility
In the last article, we covered the suitability of a chosen adhesive to meet the requirements of bonding substrates for assembly or lamination. Many manufacturing …
Assembly with Adhesives, Part One: Suitability
Many manufacturing operations such as in the automotive and construction markets assemble laminated panels with adhesives that must adhere to various substrates and materials. Assembling …