Adhesives & Sealants Industry articles from August 2005

Adhesives & Sealants Industry archives from August 2005

Mark your calendar.(Calendar)
August 1, 2005... In addition to publishing a magazine our readers depend on, we at ASI have been busy putting together several exciting events for our readers and others in the industry. Following are some details on our current events. A new series of web...

Air products, Lehigh Valley, PA, recently announced the formation of a joint venture with Changzhou Shangfeng Chemical Industry Co. Ltd. (CZSF), a leading Chinese chemicals supplier, to produce triethylenediamine (TEDA) for the fast-growing polyurethane (PU) markets in China.(COMPANY NEWS)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... AIR PRODUCTS, Lehigh Valley, PA, recently announced the formation of a joint venture with CHANGZHOU SHANGFENG CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO. LTD. (CZSF), a leading Chinese chemicals supplier, to produce triethylenediamine (TEDA) for the fast-growing...

Asymtek, Carlsbad, CA, has signed Omni Create/Fine Solution, Seoul, Korea.(California)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... ASYMTEK, Carlsbad, CA, has signed OMNI CREATE/FINE SOLUTION, Seoul, Korea, to maximize customer service and market its line of automated-fluid-dispensing equipment throughout Korea. Some of Omni Create/Fine Solution's other notable clients...

Ciba Specialty Chemicals.(opens new research and development center in Shanghai, China)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... CIBA SPECIALTY CHEMICALS, Basel, Switzerland, has announced the recent opening of a new R&D center in Shanghai, China. it is expected that 100 scientists will work at the 6,000 square meter facility located in Cao He Jing Hi-Tech Park.

Degussa.(begins operation of a new plant for the manufacture of fumed silica dispersions)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... In May, DEGUSSA, Parsippany, NJ, began operation of a new plant for the manufacture of AEROSIL[R] fumed silica dispersions, which are known under the AERODISP[R] trademark. The new plant is part of Degussa's production site in Mobile, AL, and...

The Dow Chemical Co.(plans new phenolic glycol ether production unit)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... THE DOW CHEMICAL CO., Midland, MI, has announced plans to build a new phenolic glycol ether production unit in Freeport, TX, to meet the changing needs of its performance solvents customers. The new unit, which will go online in the third...

Enercon Industries Corp., Menomonee Falls, WI, and Ciba specialty chemicals, Basel, Switzerland, have announced a joint development agreement that looks to develop synergies between Enercon's surface modification Plasma3 technology and Ciba's nano-grafting PrimeIT technology.(Wisconsin, Ciba Spezialitatenchemie AG)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... ENERCON INDUSTRIES CORP., Menomonee Falls, WI, and CIBA SPECIALTY CHEMICALS, Basel, Switzerland, have announced a joint development agreement that looks to develop synergies between Enercon's surface modification Plasma3 technology and Ciba's...

Fusion UV Systems Inc., Gaithersburg, MD, has announced the appointment of two new distributors for its Southeast Asia market--Inzpect Technologies Inc. for the Philippines and DNIV International Pte Ltd for the Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia market.(Maryland)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... FUSION UV SYSTEMS INC., Gaithersburg, MD, has announced the appointment of two new distributors for its Southeast Asia market--INZPECT TECHNOLOGIES INC. for the Philippines and DNIV INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD for the Singapore, Malaysia, and...

Henkel Corp.(facility expansion in the United Kingdom)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... HENKEL CORP. recently announced the completion of its Hemel Hempstead facility expansion in the United Kingdom. in addition to being the home of the company's Multicore[R] line of solder products for the advanced SMT assembly and semiconductor...

J.M. Huber Corp.(acquires AluChem Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... J.M. HUBER CORP., Edison, NJ, has announced the acquisition of the alumina trihydrate (ATH) business of Cincinnati-based AluChem Inc. The acquisition of AluChem's ATH business is thought to be an excellent strategic fit with Huber's existing...

Sartomer Co., Exton, PA, has announced the appointment of Lipscomb Chemical, Long Beach, CA, as a stocking distributor.(Pennsylvania, California)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... SARTOMER CO., Exton, PA, has announced the appointment of LIPSCOMB CHEMICAL, Long Beach, CA, as a stocking distributor. Under this arrangement, Lipscomb Chemical will be responsible for sales of Sartomer products to the adhesives, sealants,...

Solutia Inc., St. Louis, has announced that its CPFILMS business has completed installation and successful startup of a new state-of-the-art metallizing production line at its manufacturing facility in Martinsville, VA.(COMPANY NEWS)
August 1, 2005... SOLUTIA INC., St. Louis, has announced that its CPFILMS business has completed installation and successful startup of a new state-of-the-art metallizing production line at its manufacturing facility in Martinsville, VA. The new metallizer,...

Synthetic Oils and Lubricants of Texas (Soltex), Houston, has been named the new global sales and marketing partner for Stoney Creek Technologies LLC, Trainer, PA, a specialty chemicals manufacturer.(Pennsylvania)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... SYNTHETIC OILS AND LUBRICANTS OF TEXAS (Soltex), Houston, has been named the new global sales and marketing partner for STONEY CREEK TECHNOLOGIES LLC, Trainer, PA, a specialty chemicals manufacturer. Soltex now provides sales and customer...

Cognis' Functional Products Technology.(PEOPLE)(appoints Gerhard Bauer)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... GERHARD BAUER has joined Cognis' Functional Products Technology department in Dusseldorf, Germany, as global technology manager, PCI. In his new role, Bauer will be responsible for managing PCI's innovation in coordination with Functional...

ITW TACC adhesives first to meet stringent indoor air quality performance levels.(COMPANY NEWS)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) has certified the very first adhesive products for outstanding indoor air quality performance. ITW TACC's general construction adhesives contribute only minimal levels of chemicals into the air, and...

OK International.(Paul Brackell appointed)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... OK International, Menlo Park, CA, has announced that PAUL BRACKELL has joined its team as Global Product Manager for conduction soldering and array package rework. Brackell now heads an international team of four, including two market...

NSL Analytical Services Inc.(Adrian De Krom appointed)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... NSL Analytical Services Inc., Cleveland, has named ADRIAN DE KROM business development manager for its Polymer Testing Group. In this new position, de Krom is charged with developing business to serve the needs of companies who do not have a...

Moyno Inc.(Eric Gray appointed)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Moyno Inc., Springfield, OH, has announced the appointment of ERIC GRAY to the position of OEM sales manager. Gray will apply his knowledge of all facets of progressing-cavity and grinder technology in his new role, assuming responsibility for...

BASF receives Albemarle Corp's Supplier Recognition Award.(APPLAUSE)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... BASF in North America has been awarded Albemarle Corp.'s 2004 Supplier Recognition Award, establishing itself as an elite supplier for Albemarle. "In spite of a severe industry shortage of acrylates. BASF persevered to supply us with...

RAHN.(PEOPLE)(appoints David Helsby)
August 1, 2005... DAVID HELSBY has been named technical director for RAHN, Zurich, Switzerland. In his new role, Helsby will preside over RAHN's UV-chemistry, as well as the company's two laboratories in Switzerland and the United States.

IPC--Association Connecting Electronics Industries.(PEOPLE)(appoints Tom McCabe)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... TOM MCCABE has been named chief financial officer and vice president of Administration for IPC--Association Connecting Electronics Industries, Bannockburn, IL, where he will assume responsibility for all financial, human resources, information...

Acme-Hardesty Co.(Linda Meyer appointed)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Acme-Hardesty Co., Blue Bell, PA, has named LINDA MEYER Regional Sales Manager for its Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas and Washington territory. Meyer has 15 years of...

Powers Fasteners Inc.(Jack Stewart and James Suggs appointed)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... JACK STEWART has been named Los Angeles branch manager for Powers Fasteners Inc., New Rochelle, NY. JAMES SUGGS has been named branch manager for Powers' San Francisco branch.

Dyneon.(David Tarantino appointed)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Dyneon LLC, Oakdale, MN, recently appointed DAVID TARANTINO to the position of product manager, Fluoroplastics Group. Tarantino will be responsible for management and coordination of all fluoroplastic products across U.S. market segments, as...

Brookfield Engineering Laboratories.(Len Thibodeau appointed)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... LEN THIBODEAU has been appointed to the position of Texture Products manager at Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Middleboro, MA. Thibodeau brings 30 years of instrumentation and analysis experience to this new position. He most recently...

ASI announces web seminar series.(COMPANY NEWS)(Adhesives and sealants industry)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
August 1, 2005... China is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, offering exciting opportunities for U.S. firms seeking to expand their business abroad. Adhesives & Sealants Industry magazine and The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc.,...

Calendar.(Calendar)
August 1, 2005... AUGUST 2005 9 Online Course: "Polymer Chemistry for the UV/EB Professional": RadTech International; (240) 497-1243, www.radtech.org/ROLE001.html 16 "Getting It to the Customer First: Implementing Lean Manufacturing in an IMS/PCB...

ASI & ASC team up for flexible packaging program.(PROGRAMS)(Adhesives and sealants industry and Adhesive and Sealant Council)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... ASI magazine is joining forces with The Adhesive & Sealant Council, Inc. at the Converting & Package Printing Expo (CPP) to produce a comprehensive track on adhesive and sealant technology. Scheduled for Sept. 27, the one-day track will focus...

ASI/ASC to present adhesive fasteners program.(PROGRAMS)(Adhesives and sealants industry/Adhesive and Sealant Council)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... The ASC and ASI's joint presentation at Assembly Technology Expo, "Alternative Joining Methods: Using Adhesive Fasteners," will discuss the selection of adhesives, qualifying the adhesives, considerations for selection and the advantages of...

ASI to co-sponsor best paper awards at fall ASC meeting.(PROGRAMS)(Adhesives and sealants industry and Adhesive and Sealant Council )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... ASI will partner with The Adhesive and Sealant Council to offer a Best Paper award for technical and business papers at the ASC Fall Convention and Expo, to be held at the Louisville Marriott Downtown in Louisville, KY, Oct. 9-12. Awards will...

Bright idea: recent industry trends and their impact on the use of UV curing and equipment design.(STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS)(ultraviolet)
August 1, 2005... Recent worldwide trends are creating a confluence within the coatings and adhesives industries that could have a profound impact on the way these products are formulated and applied. Specifically, high energy prices and environmental concerns...

Accelerating cure of silicone adhesives.
August 1, 2005... Our increasingly industrialized world is focused, if not obsessed, with speed--even when it comes to processes that by definition require a lot of it. As production demands have risen, it has become necessary for silicone curing to accelerate...

Formulating concepts of energy-curable laminating adhesives.
August 1, 2005... Over the past decade, laminating adhesives have become a relevant sector of energy-curable technology. Initially disregarded as too expensive and not technically advanced enough for laminating applications, energy-curable formulations have...

Dihydrazides: a versatile curing agent for solid dispersion systems.
August 1, 2005... Dihydrazides are represented by the active group: where R is can be any polyvalent organic radical, preferably one derived from a carboxylic acid. Carboxylic-acid esters are reacted with hydrazine hydrate in an alcohol solution using a catalyst...

Safety's in the bag: bulk bags, also called flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs), can move and store from 250 to 2,000 kg of bulk materials. This article discusses some serious issues that arise when handling FIBCs containing volatile products in hazardous atmospheres.
August 1, 2005... Since their first use in the United States in the early 1940s, the use of FIBCs, or big bags, has steadily increased in line with industry's requirement to transport and store powdered, flaked, and granulated products efficiently and...

Hot-melt help: designer hot-melt adhesives based on metallocene polyolefin copolymers boost productivity and economy in packaging operations.
August 1, 2005... Polyolefin-based hot-melt adhesives (HMAs), including ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), have been a mainstay of plastics production for decades. However, a relatively recent innovation in polyolefin catalyst technology--metallocene...

Tackifier: increasing the value of a carton-sealing hot-melt adhesive.
August 1, 2005... Carton-sealing adhesive end users want adhesives that deliver value in the form of performance. Increased use of recycled content board, changing plant conditions and faster line speeds present performance challenges for hot-melt adhesives. Raw...

Start moving the glues: a new system can be used for conveying thermoplastic adhesives to hot-melt glue melters.(ALL-CON World Systems Inc.'s innovative product)
August 1, 2005... The ALL-CON World Systems Inc. hot-melt glue conveying system is an automated, stand-alone materials-handling system designed for production-line packaging applications. It can effectively convey a consistent flow of thermoplastic adhesives to...

Starch--and dextrin-based adhesives.
August 1, 2005... Starch--and dextrin-based adhesives play a large part in industrial production, especially the packaging industry. Starch and dextrin are principally used for bonding paper products. Most corrugated boxboard for making cartons is bonded with...

Ask the expert.(characteristics of different emulsions)
August 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 well....

3 tips for better RFID label printing.(radio frequency identification)
August 1, 2005... If you're like many packaging managers, RFID labeling mandates from retailers and the Department of Defense have you scrambling to get up to speed with RFID technology. Following are three tips that can help demystify RFID and assist in its...

Resin dispersions: Eastman Chemical Co.(RAW MATERIALS)
August 1, 2005... Tacolyn 3509 is a low-surface-tension (LST) resin dispersion for use in waterborne adhesives for tapes and labels. This product eliminates the need for surfactants or other wetting agents in waterborne adhesives, reducing forumulating costs and...

Polyurethane-based adhesives: Jowat Corp.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
August 1, 2005... ViseTite[TM] polyurethane-based (PUR) high-performance adhesives are engineered for low-foaming action to require less cleanup and/or sanding, and faster cure times to speed production. Available in several sizes, this company offers two...

Thin-film adhesive: Nusil Technology.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
August 1, 2005... CV-2680-12, a reinforced, static-dissipative thin-film adhesive, is designed for ease-of-use in certain bonding and fastening applications and can be customized to each application as standard, optically clear, and electrically and thermally...

Acrylic adhesives: Permabond.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
August 1, 2005... This company's new line of high-performance structural acrylic adhesives is ideal for bonding plastics, metals, composites, ceramics, wood and glass. They have excellent resistance to impact, shear and peel loads. These adhesives are available...

Polyetheylene PSA: Scapa Automotive.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
August 1, 2005... Scapa P989BK is a black pressure-sensitive adhesive film formulated for extremely high wear and abrasion resistance in high-friction automotive applications. This product meets Ford ESB-M3G123-B, GM 6419M and Daimler-Chrysler (DCX) MS-CH612...

Foiltape: Venture Tape Corp.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
August 1, 2005... Venture Tape 3243 is a 2-mil, dead-soft aluminum foil tape with a high-performance acrylic adhesive specifically designed for extreme temperature environments. Rated to 450[degrees]F, 3243 provides installers and contractors with a safe,...

Labeling software program: Avery Dennison Printer Systems.(EQUIPMENT)
August 1, 2005... The AVERY DENNISON Label Management System (LMS) is a Windows-compliant, Wizard-driven program that supports most popular linear and 2-D bar codes, as well as RFID label formats. It is available in three versions to accommodate different...

Mix/reaction vessels: Charles Ross and Son Co.(EQUIPMENT)
August 1, 2005... This company now offers two special mix/reaction vessels constructed of Hastelloy C and Type-316 stainless steel. Special features include: variable-speed agitators (50 to 500 rpm range); ASME code construction for full vacuum and 50 psig...

Dispensing pinch tube pen: I&J Fisnar Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
August 1, 2005... The 700PTPCW pinch tube dispensing pen is an ideal applicator for manually dispensing continuous beads or applying small amounts of low- or medium-viscosity liquids, such as solvents and cyanoacrylate glues. The assembly is capable of shutting...

Pattern control & verification system: Nordson Corp.(EQUIPMENT)
August 1, 2005... The new LogiComm[TM] integrated adhesive pattern control and verification system provides modularity to meet the dynamic needs of folding carton manufacturers. The system delivers quick pattern development and changeovers as well as on-line...

Dispense valve: Sealant Equipment & Engineering Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
August 1, 2005... The model 2200-806 High Volume Heated Tip-Seal[R] Material Dispense Valve is designed to deliver low- to high-viscosity heated materials at a high flow rate. The 3/4" diameter orifice dispenses large volumes at a slow velocity for proper fill...

Rotor mills brochure: Retsch.(RESOURCES)
August 1, 2005... A new 12-page, full-color brochure provides the latest information about Retsch's top-of-the-line rotor mills: from the well-known Ultra Centrifugal Mill ZM 200, which has become a standard in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, to the...

Hot-melt PSA brochure: National Adhesives.(RESOURCES)
August 1, 2005... DURO-TAK[R] 34-429A Adhesives Provide Optical Clarity and Resistance to Pasteurization, a free publication from National Adhesives, describes the DURO-TAK[R] 34-429A family of hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesives, which deliver high tack,...

Web resource: Nusil.(RESOURCES)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Visitors to this company's newly redesigned website may now register on the "My NuSil" page to begin receiving timely, comprehensive information on NuSil's lines of silicone compounds. Visitors will also gain access to special features like the...

Industrial pumps: Seepex Inc.(RESOURCES)
August 1, 2005... Seepex range "N" progressive cavity pumps are available in a wide selection of models and materials with various options and accessories to increase their utility to industrial users. Capacities to 2200 USGPM and pressures to 700 psi are...

Adhesive films and preforms brochure: Techfilm Corp.(RESOURCES)
August 1, 2005... This company has introduced its newest brochure on B-staged adhesive technology, company capabilities and technical data on available film and preform products. The literature was designed to provide assembly solutions for design and...

Product development and testing solutions.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)
August 1, 2005... CHEMSULTANTS INTERNATIONAL NETWORK The companies of the Chemsultants International Network (Chemsultants, ChemDevelopment & ChemInstruments) provide a broad range of products and services. Included are adhesive and coating development...

Mixers.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)
August 1, 2005... MAGNA MACHINE Magna Machine has been building and repairing process equipment for over 50 years. Since 1980, Magna has specialized in rebuilding Baker-Perkins, Day, Readco and other makes of sigma-blade mixers. Magna has been building new...

PATTI coatings adhesion tester.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)
August 1, 2005... SEMICRO DIVISION--M.E. TAYLOR ENGINEERING, INC. PATTI adhesion testers provide accurate, quantitative measurement of the pull-off strength of your paint, adhesive or coating. A patented, self-aligning system uses compressed gas to apply a...

Improve adhesion with Enercon surface treaters.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)
August 1, 2005... Need help getting into a sticky situation? Enercon in-line surface treaters improve adhesion for a wide variety of applications, including printing, coating, laminating, bonding and labeling. Our extensive product line features the Dyne-A-Mite...

ImmerSeal pre-Cured silicone sealant.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)
August 1, 2005... Sealex ImmerSeal[TM] pre-cured silicone sealant is ideal for a wide range of waterproofing applications, including expansion joints, window seals, curtainwall, skylights and roofing seals. ImmerSeal[TM], offers an economical alternative to...

Motionless mixers and adhesive packaging systems.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)
August 1, 2005... TAH INDUSTRIES INC. Check out our catalog or website at www.tah.com for information on these high-quality TAH products: * Cartridge Systems * Meter Mix/Dosing Assemblies * Mixers--disposable, in-line and specialized *...

Ask Dr. Dave.
August 1, 2005... QUESTION: We use a container for etchant solutions that is assembled with a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) and have found that the adhesive seems to break down after a few weeks. The etchant solutions are based on ferric chloride, cupric...