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

Posted on 5/15/2013 7:43:59 PM. By ASC

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

Posted on 5/15/2013 7:42:33 PM. By ASC

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...

  

Henkel launches Terostat MS 500 Hot-Melt Sealant to Bond Crystalline Solar Modules

Posted on 5/15/2013 7:39:56 PM. By ASC

Terostat MS 500 is a new hot-melt sealant made by Henkel Ltd. Henkel’s silane-modified polymer compounds create an elastic bond tha...

  

FIPG

Posted on 5/13/2013 6:15:45 PM. By Sandy Niks

Formed-in-place gaskets (FIPG) have been in use for a few decades in the automotive industry. Many applications are in the power train sy...

  

The Superglue Inspired by World's Stickiest Fish

Posted on 5/13/2013 12:58:05 PM. By ASC

The small Northern Clingfish is aptly named; the clingfish is the world’s stickiest fish with an adhesive force 80 to 230 times its...

  

High Temperature Aluminum Labels for Identification of Hot Metals

Posted on 4/11/2013 3:39:51 PM. By ASC

The metal processing industry requires identification of coils, ingots, aluminum rolls, and steel at extremely high temperatures.  B...

  

Thesis on Robot Using Simulated Gecko Adhesive to Stick to Outside of Satellites Wins Award

Posted on 4/11/2013 3:38:59 PM. By ASC

Mike Henrey won SFU’s 3-Minute Thesis competition with a project on using biomimetic adhesive to help repair satellites. Henrey bui...

  

New Nordson® Liquid Adhesive Pneumatic Applicators Deliver Long Life and Fast Cycle Times

Posted on 4/3/2013 2:18:28 PM. By ASC

The Nordson LA 725 and LA 725-S are new, high-speed, liquid adhesive pneumatic guns. These application guns are fast-cycling and deliver ...

  

Henkel 2013 Loctite Adhesive Sourcebook Available

Posted on 4/3/2013 2:17:39 PM. By ASC

The new Loctite Adhesive Sourcebook Volume 15 has just been released. Henkel’s Loctite Sourcebook is 212-page catalogue and guide t...

  

Standing the Test of Time – Silicone Adhesive Displays Outstanding Longevity on Solar Array

Posted on 4/3/2013 2:12:53 PM. By ASC

The Solar Living Center provides solar energy training and promotes the use of sustainable materials and practices. It is recognized as a...