Flame treatment is an excellent process to improve polymer adhesion. Plastics Decorating Magazine article (attached) discusses important aspects.

Share your experience with flame treating.

Would anyone know how I can go about finding out the market cap for Cyanoacrylates in the USA? Hopefully broken down per year in both retail and industrial markets. Thanks

Sustainability is an essential element in today's manufacturing. How can your choice of adhesive in packaging goods help?

Adhesive, while a relatively small element of packaging solutions, plays a vital role in sustainability. Choosing the right product can r...

Ashland Inc.: Ashland Performance Materials Launches Arocure™ UV-curable Hot Melt Pressure Sensitive Adhesives for Specialty Tapes Applications

Ashland Performance Materials is at the forefront of solvent-based pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA). Recently they introduced the Arocu...

Rock Climbing Robot Can Carry a Load, Sets Sights on Mountain Rescues

A robot weighing just 2.2 lbs has been built to haul up to 15.4 lbs up steep, nearly vertical, surfaces using adhesive feet. The robot, b...

H.B. Fuller Adhesive Earns Rigorous Fire Safety Rating for Door Assembly

H.B. Fuller Company has introduced Swift®lock 2U232-3N, a polyurethane hot melt adhesive for use in constructing fire-resistant doors...

Global Hazard Communication Standard

WEBINAR  June 12, 2013 – 10:00am EST (90 minutes) OSHA requires GHS training of all employees working with chemicals by Decem...

Adhesives in Packaging 101 Webinar

WEBINAR  July 10, 2013 – 10:00 a.m. (90 minutes) Develop an understanding of various types of adhesives, bonding and appli...

Additives 101 Webinar

  WEBINAR  September 18, 2013 – 10:00 a.m. (90 minutes) Explore and understand the fundamentals of additives including ...