Adhesives & Sealants Industry articles from April 2005

Adhesives & Sealants Industry archives from April 2005

Adhesives activities.(Editor's Memo)
April 1, 2005... It may be springtime when this issue hits your mailbox, but as I sit down to write this month's editorial, several inches of snow lay outside my window, blanketing the frozen earth with white. It's this time of year that makes me especially...

Ask UHF.(Company News)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... ASK UHF, Sophia-Antipolis, France, has announced that its C.label has been selected to track garments at DHL Fashion's Paris distribution center. C.label is a smart paper label based on a silver ink antenna that allows logo printing and...

Borden Chemical Inc.(Company News)(facilities)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... BORDEN CHEMICAL INC., Columbus, OH, has announced that its Brazilian subsidiary, Borden Quimica Industria e Comercio S.A., intends to build a formaldehyde and resins manufacturing complex to serve the rapidly growing engineered wood products...

The High Performance Polymers Division of Bostik Inc., Middleton, MA, has established a business relationship with Lighthouse Molding Inc.(Company News)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The High Performance Polymers Division of BOSTIK INC., Middleton, MA, has established a business relationship with LIGHTHOUSE MOLDING INC., Detroit, as the exclusive sales agent for Bostik LPM adhesives, a highly engineered line of...

Sartomer's Waite receives RadTech President's Award.(Applause)(Maureen Waite )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Maureen Waite of Sartomer Co. received the 5th annual RadTech President's Award at the RadTech Winter meeting in Palm Beach, FL. This award is presented to individual members who make significant contributions to RadTech and the advancement of...

Ellsworth Corp.(Company News)(foreign operations in Europe)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... ELLSWORTH CORP., Germantown, WI, has announced an expansion of its brand presence in Europe. Acquired in 2003, Keltech Ltd., Glasgow, Scotland, and Sikema AB, Stockhom, Sweden, have changed their names to Ellsworth Adhesives Ltd. and Ellsworth...

Graco Inc.(Company News)(securities)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... GRACO INC., Minneapolis, has announced the purchase of the stock of Gusmer Corp., Lakewood, NJ, for $45 million in cash. Graco also acquired the stock of Gusmer Europe S.L., Vilanova, Spain, for an additional $20 million.

H.B. Fuller Co.(Company News)(mergers)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... H.B. FULLER CO., St. Paul, MN, has announced it will merge its Japanese adhesive business with that of the Sekisui Chemical Company to create a new entity named Sekisui-Fuller Co. Ltd. Ownership of the new entity will initially be split between...

Illinois Tool Works, Glenview, IL, recently acquired Permatex Inc., Hartford, CT, a well-known producer of sealants, adhesives and other products for the worldwide automotive aftermarket and the industrial maintenance and repair market.(Company News)
April 1, 2005... ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS, Glenview, IL, recently acquired PERMATEX INC., Hartford, CT, a well-known producer of sealants, adhesives and other products for the worldwide automotive aftermarket and the industrial maintenance and repair market....

Kohl Marketing Inc., Goswell, GA, has joined the sales representative network for CVC Specialty Chemicals Inc., Moorestown, NJ.(Company News)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... KOHL MARKETING INC., Goswell, GA, has joined the sales representative network for CVC SPECIALTY CHEMICALS INC., Moorestown, NJ. Kohl will represent CVC for sales in Florida, Alabama, Georgia and selected regions in Tennessee.

Northspec Chemical Corp., Toronto, Ontario, has been selected as an independent sales and distribution representative for Plasticolors Inc., Ashtabula, OH, a leading supplier of advanced colorants and chemical dispersions for thermoset plastics and the coatings industry.(Company News)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... NORTHSPEC CHEMICAL CORP., Toronto, Ontario, has been selected as an independent sales and distribution representative for PLASTICOLORS INC., Ashtabula, OH, a leading supplier of advanced colorants and chemical dispersions for thermoset plastics...

Nusil Technology, Carpinteria, CA, has added New Tech, Vignola, Italy, and Tech-Knowledge, Tel Aviv, Israel, to its roster of distribution representatives.(Company News)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... NUSIL TECHNOLOGY, Carpinteria, CA, has added NEW TECH, Vignola, Italy, and TECH-KNOWLEDGE, Tel Aviv, Israel, to its roster of distribution representatives in Europe and the Middle East.

Tah Industries Inc., Robbinsville, NJ, and Ritter GmbH, Schwabmunchen, Germany have entered into a partnership regarding the manufacture and sale of TAH's Universal Cartridge System in Europe.(Company News)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... TAH INDUSTRIES INC., Robbinsville, NJ, and BITTER GMBH, Schwabmunchen, Germany have entered into a partnership regarding the manufacture and sale of TAH's Universal Cartridge System in Europe. Customers in the chemical anchor market will have...

Union Carbide Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Co., Midland, MI, has announced it will undertake a multi-year spending program to make capital improvements in support of Dow's Solvents & Intermediates business.(Company News)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... UNION CARBIDE CORP., a wholly owned subsidiary of THE DOW CHEMICAL CO., Midland, MI, has announced it will undertake a multi-year spending program to make capital improvements in support of Dow's Solvents & Intermediates business. The...

Borden Chemical Inc.(People)(Sarah R. Coffin has joined)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... SARAH R. COFFIN has joined Borden Chemical Inc., Columbus, OH, as an executive vice president. Coffin will oversee a portfolio of businesses serving the oilfield, foundry, electronics and wood products industries.

ADCO Products Inc.(People)(Paul Snowwhite and Philip Schoof appointed)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... PAUL SNOWWHITE has been named director of Technology for ADCO Products Inc., Michigan Center, MI. Snowwhite has over 10 years of experience in developing new and existing technologies in the specialty chemical> industry, with extensive...

Powers Fasteners Inc.(People)(John Partridge appointed)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Powers Fasteners Inc., New Rochelle, NY, has announced the promotion of JOHN PARTRIDGE to branch manager of its New York City area branch warehouse. Partridge will have outside sales responsibility for the southern portions of New York,...

Hockmeyer Equipment Corp.(People)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Hockmeyer Equipment Corp., Harrison, NJ, has named three new equipment representatives. RONALD J. OBERSTAR, with Fortune International Technology, Bay Village, OH, will assume responsibility for the areas of Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, South...

Rohm America LLC.(People)(John Rolando appointed)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... JOHN ROLANDO has been appointed president and CEO of Rohm America LLC, Piscataway, NJ, part of Degussa's Specialty Polymers Division. He succeeds Rodger Cram, who left the company to pursue other opportunities.

Calendar.(Calendar)
April 1, 2005... APRIL 2005 6-8 "Introduction to Liquid Adhesives and Sealants: Laboratory Technician Test Training Workshop": Chemsultants International Network: Mentor, OH: (440) 352-0218 7-8 2nd Tape College: Afera, the European Association for the...

Price adjustments.(Company News)
April 1, 2005... PRICE ADJUSTMENTS COMPANY PRODUCT INCREASE Air Products, Select epoxy curing 5-25 cents/lb Lehigh Valley, PA agents (North America) The Dow Chemical Co.,...

New raw materials: the key to industry growth.(Strategic Solutions)(Industry Overview)
April 1, 2005... The U.S. adhesives industry has two admirable characteristics. First, it is part of a global industry that has been in existence for thousands of years. Indeed, examples of adhesive usage have been found in ancient Egyptian tombs. When one...

Ask the expert.
April 1, 2005... Q The recent acrylic-based emulsion shortage has put me in a bind. Are there any alternatives that I can use? A As a manufacturer of acrylic and vinyl acrylic emulsions, Air Products Polymers has experienced these monomer shortages as weft....

Innovation drives bench-top dispensing development.
April 1, 2005... Thanks to recent equipment and software innovations, bench-top dispensing technology, the unsung hero of many manufacturing operations, can now take its rightful place as a process characterized by accuracy and repeatability. This article...

Doming done right: label maker specifies progressing cavity pump for doming applications.
April 1, 2005... In a move to obtain tighter control of manufacturing and reduce lead times, one of the nation's top label suppliers has chosen a dispensing system that features progressing cavity pump technology for two-part polyurethane doming resins. Steven...

Innovative developments for UV silicone release coatings.
April 1, 2005... There are two UV-curable silicone release systems on the market. Both are solventless and produce release coatings without the use of heat, but differ in their underlying chemistries. One is based on silicone acrylates and cures by way of a...

Manufacturing pressure-sensitive adhesive products: a coating and laminating process.
April 1, 2005... Pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) have become a part of everyday life. We find them on many of the products we purchase as primary labels, price stickers and UPC labels. We use them in the form of plastic bandages, duct tape and clear package...

Ask the expert.
April 1, 2005... Q I'm having some issues with microfoam and macrofoam in my formulation. How can I overcome both of these foam issues without causing surface defects? A In the formulation process, both microfoam entrained in the system and macrofoam...

Growing up: ASI interviews Julian Colquitt, President, Henkel Technologies Industrial Division, North America, on the recent Sovereign Specialty Chemicals acquisition.
April 1, 2005... In December 2004, Henkel acquired Sovereign Specialty Chemicals for approximately $575 million. At the time of the acquisition, Sovereign was considered the largest privately owned adhesives manufacturer in the United States. Sovereign had a...

ASC announces speakers at spring convention.
April 1, 2005... The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc. (ASC) has announced the following featured speakers for its 2005 Spring Convention and Exposition, scheduled for April 17-20 at the Hyatt Regency in Columbus, OH. * Roger D. Blackwell, professor of...

Increasing flexible benefits: advantages of using automation to assemble flex circuits with die-cut PSAs.
April 1, 2005... Flex circuits provide various advantages for electronic product manufacturers because of the performance, space, weight and flexibility characteristics they offer. Once a flexible circuit is designed and manufactured for a specific application,...

Making the choice: sourcing and selection considerations for board level assembly adhesives.
April 1, 2005... SURFACE-MOUNT ADHESIVE (SMA) Used in both wave and reflow soldering processes to maintain component positioning on the PCB, the SMA's greatest challenge is to survive the thermal shock of transitioning from preheat to soldering...

Tackling the Pb-free basics: as the European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) nears, the following is a look at the basics.
April 1, 2005... WHY MUST WE GO Pb-FREE? The law is set to stipulate lead-free electronics manufacturing. Irrespective of the merits or demerits of the case, with effect from July 2006, the EU's Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) comes...

Novolac System: Angus.(Formulated Adhesives)
April 1, 2005... ACCELACURE[TM] Fast Cure Novolac System PT 1.0 for pultrusion provides a number of benefits over competitive materials, including improved mechanical performance, fast and easy processing rates, and unmatched FST performance. This product may...

Methacrylate adhesive: ITW Plexus.(Formulated Adhesives)
April 1, 2005... Plexus[R] MA557 is a two-part methacrylate adhesive designed for the structural bonding of large assemblies, including those in boats, trucks, buses, architectural elements, signs and bridge decking/rails. This product requires virtually no...

Electrically conductive adhesive: Emerson & Cuming.(Formulated Adhesives)
April 1, 2005... XCE 3112 is an electrically conductive adhesive that enables the rapid assembly of Low-cost RFID tags. It snap-cures in seconds, thereby allowing RFID tag production at line speeds of several hundred feet per minute and minimizing the need for...

Hot-melt adhesive: Liquid Polymer LLC.(Formulated Adhesives)
April 1, 2005... Billed as the world's first liquid hot-melt adhesive, Liquamelt converts from a free-flowing liquid at room temperature to a thermoplastic hot-melt adhesive when pumped through a preheater attached to any hot-melt applicator head. Because this...

UV-curable polymer: Master Bond.(Formulated Adhesives)
April 1, 2005... UV 15-7 is a one-component, optically clear UV-curable polymer that does not contain any solvents or other volatiles. When exposed to a source of UV light of adequate wavelength and intensity, it cures almost instantaneously. This product...

Metal screw seal: ND Industries.(Formulated Adhesives)
April 1, 2005... BISEAL 0630[TM] is a wax-based product that is factory pre-applied below the head of the fastener to seal along the threads and around the bottom of the head in sheet metal attachments. This product meets or exceeds the performance requirements...

Pressure-sensitive adhesive: National Adhesives.(Formulated Adhesives)
April 1, 2005... DURO-TAK[R] 34-429A is a hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesive that delivers an optical clarity unique among hot-melt PSAs. This quality helps keep clear film labels, overlays and decals looking crisp and clean throughout the life of the end...

Vinyl adhesive caulk: Phenoseal.(Formulated Adhesives)
April 1, 2005... Phenoseal[R] vinyl adhesive caulk's vinyl formula offers superior durability and strength for projects indoors or out. It is outstanding as a caulk to fill and seal gaps, and works just as well as an adhesive for bonding. This premium caulk is...

Liquid encapsulant: Polysciences Inc.(Formulated Adhesives)
April 1, 2005... LoSTRESS[TM] is a low-modulus liquid encapsulant for electronics applications that enables assemblers and manufacturers to cure sensitive devices, such as Surface 11coustic Wave (SAW) filters, with minimal stress and warping of thin ceramic...

Low-temperature adhesive: SWK Adhesives.(Formulated Adhesives)
April 1, 2005... E-Z Melt is a low-temperature adhesive for carton and case sealing. This product delivers high performance at 250[degrees]F and provides benefits designed to improve adhesive applications, including: low odor; worker safety; lower maintenance...

Heat-activated PSA: Scapa Medical.(Formulated Adhesives)
April 1, 2005... Medifix[R] 7010/832 is a heat-activated, medical-grade, pressure-sensitive adhesive tape used for attaching medical devices to skin, and as a welding adhesive for ostomy flanges. 7010/832 consists of a white polyester nonwoven material...

Epoxy grout: Sika Corp.(Formulated Adhesives)
April 1, 2005... Sikadur 42, Grout-Pak PT is a pre-proportioned, three-component, 100%-solids epoxy grout specifically designed with post-tensioning construction projects in mind. This product is resistant to moisture and chemical intrusion, cracking, impact...

Silicone Sealing Tape: Tyco.(Formulated Adhesives)
April 1, 2005... Nashua[R] Stretch & Seal Silicone Sealing Tape creates a permanent, watertight seal for easy repairs, and can be applied in wet conditions. It can be used to repair and seal pipes, electrical wires, hoses, and other items. The versatile product...

Concrete adhesive: Valiant Technologies.(Formulated Adhesives)
April 1, 2005... EZ-Poly Concrete Crack Filler is a two-part polyurethane-based specialty adhesive engineered to structurally fill, seal, bond patch and rebuild concrete, brick, stone, masonry, plaster, ceramics, tile, and other construction materials without...

Case sealer: 3M.(Equipment)
April 1, 2005... The 3M-Matic case sealer 2000rf provides productivity and automation for demanding packaging line operations. It features an optically controlled, powered in-feed that separates cases for metered feeding into the flap folding and taping area....

Viscosity controller: Brookfield Engineering Laboratories Inc.(Equipment)
April 1, 2005... With no moving parts, simple Clean-In-Place design and rugged 316 SS construction, the AST-100 Explosion Proof viscosity controller is ideal for printing, converting, and coating applications. Continuous in-line measurement, a choice of 4-20mA,...

Paddle mixer: Charles Ross & Son Co.(Equipment)
April 1, 2005... This company recently completed a special vacuum mixer for the slow-speed blending of medium- to high-viscosity materials. The new unit's paddle agitator design is capable of handling batches of up to 6 liters and has a full holding capacity of...

Mixer: Chemineer Inc.(Equipment)
April 1, 2005... Chemineer's DT mixer offers a modular design, a flexible selection of output speeds, and a range of impeller options for application versatility. Industry standard, off-the-shelf NEMA electric or air motors are used to ensure accessibility. DT...

Static mixers: Conprotec Inc.(Equipment)
April 1, 2005... This company's STATOMIX[R] line includes a variety of plastic disposable mixers that are used with meter mix and dispense equipment, providing low-cost solutions for two-component mixing. The mixer element is molded from polyacetal to withstand...

Steel reactor: De Dietrich Process Systems Inc.(Equipment)
April 1, 2005... OptiMix[R], a patented new reactor design, modernizes pharmaceutical and chemical processes with an innovative wall-mounted baffle design that allows for easier cleaning and optimizes mixing efficiency and overall heat transfer in glass-lined...

Adhesive dispenser: ITW Plexus.(Equipment)
April 1, 2005... FusionMate[TM] adhesive dispensing systems are ideal for high-volume bulk adhesive dispensing applications in the marine, transportation and engineering construction industries. Unlike general-purpose adhesive dispensing machines, every...

Capillary rheometers: Malvern Instruments.(Equipment)
April 1, 2005... RH7-D and RH10-D are research-grade, floor-standing twin bore systems that enable the widest range of shear rates to be tested, as well as complex rheological properties, such as die swell and melt tension. These rheometers are used for a range...

Close-coupled pump: Moyno Inc.(Equipment)
April 1, 2005... The new Moyno[R] 2000 CC is an economical close-coupled pump with powerful pumping capabilities that enhance performance and extend service life to reduce bottom-line costs. Unit features include a space-saving compact size and a rugged gear...

Meter, mix & dispense system: Sealant Equipment & Engineering Inc.(Equipment)
April 1, 2005... The Servo-Flo[R] 704 is a servomotor-driven, continuous-flow meter/mix/dispense system designed for high-precision, automated and manual dispensing of two-component adhesive and sealant materials. Ideal for low- to medium-viscosity materials,...

Air heaters: Sylvania.(Equipment)
April 1, 2005... Developed with the packaging manufacturer and engineer in mind, SureHeat[R] MAX and SureHeat JET air heater technologies incorporate an innovative serpentine heater element design that uses a temperature-sensing control system to regulate...

Two-component adhesive cartridge: Tah.(Equipment)
April 1, 2005... This company has solved the problem of two-component, side-by-side adhesive cartridges with its new Universal Cartridge design, which fits into a standard caulking gun, storing one adhesive component in front of the other for simultaneous...

Defoaming mixer: Thinky.(Equipment)
April 1, 2005... The Hybrid Defoaming Mixer prevents production defects by producing perfect adhesive formulations. It formulates electronics-grade adhesive in only a few minutes, either in a jar or a syringe. Since mixing occurs in a container attached to the...

UV filtering materials: UV Process Supply.(Equipment)
April 1, 2005... This company offers a range of materials with varying UV filtering capabilities up to 400 nm. Clear and orange flexible UV filter sheets offer 99.8% protection against UV radiation from windows, skylights and other light fixtures....

Mixer website: Charles Ross and Son Co.(Resources)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... High Shear Batch and Inline Mixers incorporating SLIM technology are ideal for the rapid introduction of difficult-to-wet solids. A new website from Ross features the newest generation of powder inductor/mixer, the Inline Solid-Liquid Injection...

Mixers brochure: Chemineer.(Resources)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... This company now offers a brochure featuring its complete line of QE[D.sup.Plus] mixers. The QED top entry mixer line is the optimum performer for midrange fluid mixing applications. The brochure features the three QED models, each well suited...

CD-ROM guide: FM Approvals.(Resources. www.fmapprovals.com)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The 2005 Approval Guide is a comprehensive CD-ROM designed to help architects, consulting engineers, plant managers, contractors and product buyers select the right materials to address property threats and protect their facilities. The guide...

Website: Huber Engineered Materials.(Resources)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Huber's new website features a robust new product finder able to catalog and sort through thousands of grades of specialty ingredients. Visitors can sort products four different ways, by chemistry, brand name, use/application or market. Other...

Website: Koch Membrane Systems Inc.(Resources)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... This company has launched a comprehensive upgrade to their corporate website that features hundreds of filtration products, including microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis membranes. Visitors to the site will be...

Waterborne adhesive brochure: National Adhesives.(Resources)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... A new publication describes NACOR[R] 38-07A, a waterborne pressure-sensitive adhesive that delivers moderate tack, high peel and shear, and exhibits excellent aging and humidity resistance. This product utilizes a new technology that is ideal...

Six Sigma guide: Prentice Hall.(Resources)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Written by two of the world's leading Six Sigma experts, Six Sigma Beyond the Factory Floor details how to reap the full benefits of Six Sigma in non-manufacturing businesses. Authors Ronald D. Snee and Roger W. Hoerl describe the best approach...

Product brochure: Solvay Chemicals.(Resources)
April 1, 2005... Focusing on Chemical Intermediates is an eight-page brochure highlighting a range of products and their uses in the chemical intermediates industry. From precipitated calcium carbonate's use as a functional filler added to pharmaceuticals,...

PSTC announces week of learning.(Pressure Sensitive Tape Council )
April 1, 2005... The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC)'s 2005 Week of Learning, scheduled for May 2-6 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, will feature learning opportunities for all involved in the pressure-sensitive adhesive tape industry. ...

Ask Dr. Dave.
April 1, 2005... QUESTION: I have some terra cotta sculptures with clean breaks that I want to repair. I spoke to a museum and they recommended that I use an acrylic adhesive. Unfortunately, the term acrylic adhesive seems to be a very broad one. Could you...