Types of Adhesives and How They Work
The use of adhesives dates back to Neanderthal times when birch bark tar was used to help adhere spear stones to wood. Beginning in the …
PPGI and PPGL Steel Sheets: What’s the Difference?
Pre-Painted Galvanized Iron Steel, also called PPGI, and Pre-Painted Galvalume Steel, PPGL, are two different types of color coated steel. Both PPGI and PPGL are …
Antimicrobial Coating Technology Making Restaurants Cleaner and Safer
The current public health crisis has highlighted the need for businesses of all types to implement practices that protect their customers. The restaurant industry was …
Prepainted Metal: Bold New Looks with Coil Coating Technology
Prepainted metal manufactured with a coil coating process and custom chemical coatings, bring many advantages to a wide range of markets. One of the most …
Innovations in Prepainted Metal Mimic Nature to Deliver Big Advantages
Prepainted metal manufactured with a metal coil coating process is an innovative process in itself, providing the ability to apply a beautiful, durable coating to …
Adhesion Failure Infographic
A manufacturer of entrance doors for homes used coil-rolled steel to laminate vinyl to metal with a B-stage adhesive and an in-house process using curing …
Adhesives and Sustainability: a Collaborative Approach
Adhesives manufacturers continually work to enhance the sustainability of all products, although collaboration throughout the entire supply chain is also crucial. The attention focused on …
Resin-Based Coatings and the Benefits of PVDF
When choosing a coating, it is the resin that provides the adhesive quality that holds all other elements of the paint formulation together. Resin itself …
Vinyl Laminating Adhesive Solutions
Laminating vinyl directly to metal is a common application in many industries to produce a wide variety of products. Vinyl laminated products are found in …
How to Improve Your TPO Roofing Installation
Thermoplastic polyolefin, commonly referred to as TPO, is a material commonly used in commercial roofing applications consisting of a single ply membrane. TPO roofing provides …