Adhesives & Sealants Industry articles from December 2004

Adhesives & Sealants Industry archives from December 2004

Gearing up for the new year.(Editor's Memo)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
December 1, 2004... As another year comes to a close, it is wonderful to have this opportunity to wish all of our readers, advertisers and contributors a happy holiday season. From an editor's perspective, I want to especially thank those who contribute our...

SPSJ-Wiley Award winners announced.(Applause)(Society of Polymer Science, Japan)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... John Wiley & Sons Inc. and the Society of Polymer Science, Japan (SPSJ), have announced the winners of the 2004 annual SPSJ-Wiley Awards. The awards, which recognize young scientists who have demonstrated work showing considerable potential,...

Bemis Company Inc.(Company News)(earnings)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... BEMIS COMPANY INC., Minneapolis, has reported record third quarter diluted earnings of $0.41 per share for the quarter ended Sept. 30, in line with management's previously disclosed guidance. This represents an increase of 28.1% compared to...

Borden Chemical Inc., Columbus, OH, has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Bakelite AG.(Company News)
December 1, 2004... BORDEN CHEMICAL INC., Columbus, OH, has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire BAKELITE AG, Iserlohn-Letmathe, Germany, from its parent company, Rutgers AG.

Bostik Findley Inc.(Company News)(Land 'N' Sea Corp., distribution agreements)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... BOSTIK FINDLEY INC., Middleton, MA, has enlisted Land 'N' Sea Corp., Pompano Beach, FL, to stock and sell Bostik[R] brand products for the marine aftermarket.

BYK-Chemie GmbH, Wesel, Germany, has announced plans to collaborate more closely with Acmos Chemie KG, Bremen, Germany.(Company News)
December 1, 2004... BYK-CHEMIE GmbH, Wesel, Germany, has announced plans to collaborate more closely with ACMOS CHEMIE KG, Bremen, Germany, in the future to develop innovative solutions in the area of release agents.

CPFilms Inc.(Company News)(metallizing production equipment installation)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... CPFILMS INC. has announced plans to install new state-of-the-art metallizing production equipment at its manufacturing facility in Martinsville, VA. The new metallizer line is scheduled to be on stream in 2005.

Cancarb Limited, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, has announced an arrangement with Columbian Chemicals Co., Marietta, GA.(Company News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... CANCARB LIMITED, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, has announced an arrangement with COLUMBIAN CHEMICALS CO., Marietta, GA, to transition Columbian's Sevacarb[R] MT (medium thermal carbon black) customers to Cancarb's Thermax[R] thermal carbon...

Dow Reichhold Specialty Latex, Research Triangle Park, NC, has announced the appointment of two additional distributors for the company's line of specialty latexes used for adhesives, nonwovens, tapes and other products.(Company News)(Monson Companies Inc., Brandt Technologies Inc. )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... BOW REICHHOLD SPECIALTY LATEX, Research Triangle Park, NC, has announced the appointment of two additional distributors for the company's line of specialty latexes used for adhesives, nonwovens, tapes and other products. MONSON COMPANIES INC.,...

The Henkel Group.(Company News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The U.S. and Canadian units of THE HENKEL GROUP's consumer adhesives division are in the process of deploying RFID at operations in Avon, OH, Oklahoma City, OK, and Brampton, Ontario, Canada in order to meet Wal-Mart's mandate to put RFID tags...

Maxem Engineering Ltd., Kilkenny, Ireland, has been named the exclusive Irish distributor for DEK, Flemington, NJ.(Company News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... MAXEM ENGINEERING LTD., Kilkenny, Ireland, has been named the exclusive Irish distributor for DEK, Flemington, NJ. Under the terms of the agreement, Maxem will provide DEK customers with the service, personalized attention and product expertise...

Permatex[R].(Company News)(National Sanitary Foundation approved 13 products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... PERMATEX[R], Hartford, CT, recently had 13 different products approved by the National Sanitary Foundation (NSF) for use in food equipment manufacturing and food processing. The products registered with NSF are made up of 32 separate items and...

TAH Industries, Robbinsville, NJ, has awarded Adhesive Packaging Specialties, Peabody, MA, its preferred filler status for the TAH Universal Cartridge System.(Company News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... TAH INDUSTRIES, Robbinsville, NJ, has awarded ADHESIVE PACKAGING SPECIALTIES, Peabody, MA, its preferred filler status for the TAH Universal Cartridge System. The Universal is a breakthrough two-component cartridge design that maintains...

Truseal Technologies.(Company News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... DuraSeal[TM], the warm-edge flexible spacer system from TRUSEAL TECHNOLOGIES, Beachwood, OH, has passed the requirements outlined by European testing standards EN1279-2, 3 and 6 according to the final report by Dutch test institute TNO-TPD.

CFC International Inc.(People)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... CFC International Inc., Chicago Heights, IL, has named GREG JEHLIK CEO of the company. Jehlik will continue to serve as the company's president and COO as well.

BYK-Gardner.(People)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... JAY KUNICK has joined BYK-Gardner USA, Columbia, MD, as Regional Sales manager serving the Michigan and Northern Indiana territories. Kunick received a B.A. in Social Science from Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, MI, in 1995.

Brookfield Engineering.(People)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Brookfield Engineering, Middleboro, MA, has named DAVID LARSON regional sales manager of its new sales and support office in the Chicago area, primarily serving Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and neighboring states.

Plasticolors Inc.(People)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... CHERYL LUDWIG has been named Thermoset Process Development specialist for Plasticolors Inc., Ashtabula, OH, a leading supplier of advanced colorants and chemical dispersions for thermoset plastics and the coatings industry.

Charles Ross & Son Co.(People)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... MICHAEL MORSE, Midwestern Regional Sales Manager for Charles Ross & Son Co., Hauppage, NY, will now be responsible for sales in an expanded territory, including Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Northern Indiana. BILL...

Nylok Corp.(People)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Nylok Corp. has appointed CONNIE ORTEGA to the new position of Inside Sales Representative at Nylok Western in Anaheim, CA. Ortega rejoins Nylok after ten years as a purchasing agent for Tenent Health Care, a supplier to several hospitals in...

Malvern Instruments.(People)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... DR. CHARLES ROHN has joined the Malvern Instruments rheology products team in the U.S. Rohn's appointment reflects Malvern's commitment to providing excellent technical and applications support for all its customers in the increasingly...

SPX Process Equipment.(People)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... SPX Process Equipment has announced the return of JOHN SNEERINGER to its Technical Sales team for Premier Mill, Reading, PA. Sneeringer's responsibilities include providing technical sales support, process training and equipment operation to...

ADCO Products Inc.(People)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... ADCO Products Inc., Michigan Center, MI, has announced the addition of JIM TURNER to its Management Team as Chief Operating Officer. Turner's initial responsibilities include leadership of Manufacturing at ADCO's Michigan Center and Evansville,...

Blue Bell.(People)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... THOMAS E. WINKEL has been named vice president of Blue Bell, PA-based Acme-Hardesty's Supply Chain Group, wherein he will direct purchasing, customer service, logistics and operations functions. BRYAN A. HUSTON has taken over the position of...

W.L. GORE wins DuPont Plunkett award for new pipe gasket product.(Applause)
December 1, 2004... The GORE[TM] Universal Pipe Gasket, a breakthrough gasket with low creep, high tensile strength and low stress-to-seal characteristics, has been recognized with a Third Place award for the Americas Region in the 2004 DuPont Plunkett Awards...

Calendar.(Company News)(Calendar)
December 1, 2004... DECEMBER 2004 8-9 Consistent Mixing and Dispersing: The Theory and Technology of Incorporating Powders into Liquids; Hahn & Holman Technical Seminars: Orlando, FL: (614) 863-5940 (Lisa Hahn). (262) 763-3373 (Peter Holman) 8-10...

Price adjustments.(Company News)(Illustration)
December 1, 2004... PRICE ADJUSTMENTS COMPANY PRODUCT INCREASE ADCO, Michigan Majority of products 4-10% Center, MI Air Products, Airthane[R] and 10 cents/lb Lehigh...

CPP Expo 2005 announces association partnership with PMMI.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Attendees who register for the CPP Expo 2005 will also be able to attend PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2005 without incurring additional expense, Leo Nadolske, president of CPP Expo 2005, has announced. "Attendees will be able to tour both events...

A light in the dark: Araldite[R] epoxy adhesive-bonded magnetic-force flashlight operates in tough environments.(Applied Innovative Technologies Inc.)
December 1, 2004... A state-of-the-art flashlight, powered by a magnetic charging system rather than batteries, is now being used by soldiers, mariners, miners, outdoor enthusiasts and emergency responders worldwide for reliable lighting in challenging situations....

Dispensing dilemma: dispensing system hits the mark for engineering company.(Case Study)
December 1, 2004... CHALLENGE As a manufacturing engineer at Doble Engineering, Theresa Chartienitz routinely works with products that use epoxy to seal in electronic circuitry. However, using epoxies can pose difficulties. Mixing them is a very precise...

Adhesion promoters: Chartwell International Inc.(Raw Materials)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... A newly expanded range of low-cost, high-performance adhesion promoters for all waterborne, 2K epoxy and 2K urethane coatings is now available from this company. These eight new amino functional proprietary metal organics products are easy post...

Amorphous polyolefins: Eastman Chemical Co.(Raw Materials)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... This company now offers its Eastoflex APOs (amorphous polyolefins) in convenient, easy-to-handle pellets. Eastoflex APOs are widely used as base polymers in formulating hot-melt adhesives, sealants, paper laminations and pressure-sensitive...

Aluminum foil tapes: Avery Dennison.(Formulated Adhesives)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... This company has introduced a family of adhesive-backed aluminum foil tapes that provide engineered solutions for the automotive, appliance, electronics and industrial markets. The foil tapes are available with 2, 5 and 10 mil aluminum foil...

Spray polyurethane: Bayer Materialscience.(Formulated Adhesives)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The Baytec[R] RS system is a multi-layer polyurethane technology designed for reinforcing acrylic and ABS parts in applications ranging from spas to bathtubs to architectural parts such as garage doors. The system uses open-mold processing and...

Adhesive Solder: Devcon.(Formulated Adhesives)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Syon Tru-Bond[R] 206A Conductive Adhesive Solder is a pourable liquid for bonding electrical components that could be damaged by hot solder. This silver-filled epoxide is also useful where hot solder will not bond to the types of metals or...

Glue bottle: Gluefast Co.(Formulated Adhevives)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The SOLO GLUE RITER[TM], a new glue bottle with precision control, can be used to apply adhesive for matboard mounting, tipping and tabbing, case sealing, and spot gluing with water-based adhesive. The ball-and-spring valve with flat face...

Potting compound: Master Bond Inc.(Formulated Adhesives)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... EP30FL is a new flexible, tough epoxy potting and encapsulation compound that has low viscosity and is easy to apply. It can be used in both thick and thin cross sections. This compound is 100% reactive and does not contain any volatiles. It...

Ask the expert.
December 1, 2004... Q Water resistance is critical to my PSA application. What solution do you recommend? A Improving the moderate water resistance of most waterborne, pressure-sensitive adhesives can be a challenge. Compounding with an additive is Typically...

Silicone RTV: Mereco.(Formulated Adhesives)
December 1, 2004... Mereco Metasil[TM] 5060 is a thermally conductive silicone RTV that is ideal for transferring heat from hot devices to heat sinks, PC boards, metal enclosures, backplanes or chassis. It features a 1:1 mix ratio and cures at room temperature in...

Threadlocking adhesive: Permabond.(Formulated Adhesives)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Permabond[R] HH131 threadlocker resists temperature ranges up to 230[degrees]C; standard products typically resist temperatures of 150-175[degrees]C. This product also has excellent chemical resistance and provides a permanent seal that...

Microelectronic adhesive: Tra-Con.(Formulated Adhesives)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Tra-Bond 789-3 is a one-part, ultra-tough adhesive specially designed for microelectronic applications. It exhibits strong adhesion to difficult-to-bond metals like gold, silver and copper, and comes in a variety of colors to suit all needs....

High-tack adhesive: Westech.(Formulated Adhesives)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... WT-DMEasy is a competitively priced, DME-based (dimethyl ether-based) canister adhesive that applies and dries quickly. It is also safe for use on Styrofoam/Expanded Polystyrene (EPS). WT-DMEasy is sold in 30% and 150-lb canisters, and is ideal...

Underfill encapsulant: Zymet.(Formulated Adhesives)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... This company has introduced a new reworkable underfill encapsulant, CN-1531, designed for CSP and BGA encapsulation. It is a higher Tg version of the previously introduced CN-1432, with a Tg of 110[degrees]C instead of 70[degrees]C, for more...

Rheometer: ATS Rheosystems.(Equipment)
December 1, 2004... The new VISCOANALYSER Rheometer system was designed following a modular concept, and can be upgraded to meet a user's expanding needs and requirements without any compromise in performance. Designed for R&D and QC, the unit is delivered with...

Agitator: Binks.(Equipment)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... This company has announced a comprehensive upgrade to its agitator line, to be used in conjunction with pails, drums and pressure tanks for both light and heavy-duty applications. Advantages of the new worm gear agitator drive units include: a...

Mixer: Charles Ross & Son Co.(Equipment)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The Ross VersaMix is offered with an integrated vacuum system. The vacuum pump and all related components are located within the mixer sheathing, saving space and providing a neat overall appearance. Vacuum controls and monitoring are easily...

Adhesive dispensing system: Conprotec.(Equipment)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... This company has introduced its new MIXPAC S-50 System for two-component adhesive dispensing. The S-50 system is designed to work with manually operated dispensers from ConProTec, as well as with a new patented, battery-powered EZ-mix[R] HI...

Robotic Dispenser: Dispense Works Inc.(Equipment)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The RP Series Robotic Dispenser is available with an automatic vision system to add a new dimension in dispensing accuracy, and to simplify fixturing/tooling. The system is capable of dispensing virtually any geometry and can import dispense...

Mixer: Fitech.(Equipment)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The vertical PASTE Mixer VM-V is available in change can version or as a batch-in-batch fully closed system in sizes from 50 to 250 gal. The main features of this single-shah unit provide an efficient high-shear phase for short powder wet-out,...

Adhesive applicator: Glue Dots International.(Equipment)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... This company has introduced the new Dot Shot[R] Pro, an innovative adhesive applicator that provides a safe, smart alternative to tape guns. hot glue guns, or liquid glues. Rugged, lightweight and portable, this item was designed to be as...

Hot melt tank systems: Graco.(Equipment)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Therm-O-Flow[R] hot melt tanks are compact systems for dispensing wax, sealants and adhesives at precise temperatures. Three models feature 5-. 7- and 18-liter PTFE coated tanks. Each melt unit features a durable gear pump with...

Dispensing Needles: Henkel Corp.(Equipment)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The Loctite[R] Dispense Needle kit offers a prepackaged selection of 115 dispense tips in a variety of styles, lengths and gauge sizes for all syringe and automated valve-type adhesive dispensing. All dispense tips feature threaded hubs for...

Mechanical/volumetric dispenser: I&J Fisnar Inc.(Equipment)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The I&J 123-D50 system dispenses precise deposits of mixed material repeatedly without mess by mechanically displacing each side of its twin-pack cartridge via a pair of stepping motor-driven rams, which can dispense mixed material in the micro...

Pot life and curing monitor: Messtechnik GMBH.(Equipment)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... SubCASE[R], a pot life and curing monitor device, provides both simple handling and reliable measurement data for measuring the reaction profile and pot life of PU-CASE formulations and epoxy resins. This unit combines a dielectric polarization...

Conduit nut seal: ND Industries.(Equipment)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... CONDU-SEAL[TM] is a molded, pre-formed seal made of PVC that is designed for use in harsh environments. These seals are available in bulk for customer assembly, or can be factory-applied and heat-fused to the face of conduit locknuts. This item...

Retensioning device: Seepex.(Equipment)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... This company's stator retensioning device was designed to dramatically increase stator longevity, critical especially in abrasive applications. The device consists of an adjustable stainless steel sleeve with an internal rubber lining and a...

Two-component cartridge. Sulzer Chemtech.(Equipment)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The Sulzer Quadro Peeler cartridge sets a new standard in two-component cartridge design. The Peeler cartridge looks identical to a standard single-component cartridge, and no special dispensing guns are necessary. The Peeler cartridge can be...

Flange: Tah Industries Inc.(Equipment)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... This company now offers the Multi-Bolt Flange[TM] for its T-Series line of static mixers. The new flange will continue to connect to the standard ANSI 150" pattern, as well as the PN10 and PN 16 Table D&E patterns, to facilitate a smoother...

Calorimeter: UV Process Supply.(Equipment)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... CON-TROL-CURE's[R] TFC-9000[TM] allows users to test inks, coatings and adhesives to ensure they are curing to expectations from batch to batch. The Thin Film Calorimeter rapidly measures the exothermic heat reaction from a polymerizing sample...

Aqueous chemicals bulletin: ADM Tronics.(Resources)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... This company's new, full-color product bulletin, ADM-103, describes a line of water-based resins, coatings and adhesive products used in converting, packaging, printing, and related industries. Santel is a family of functional resins and...

Nonwovens report: Business Communications Co. Inc.(Resources)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... According to RP-183 Nonwoven Materials and Products, the global market for nonwoven fabrics is estimated at $13.4 billion in 2004. The developed nations of North America, Western Europe and Japan currently represent nearly 60% of the total...

Aftermarket brochure: Chemineer Inc.(Resources)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... This company now offers a four-page, full-color brochure that includes detailed photographs and information on its complete aftermarket program, which is designed to extend the service life of mixing equipment. The company maintains inventory...

Product guide: Diversified Brands.(Resources)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... This company's newly designed product guide has been comprehensively organized into Construction, Food Processing, Industrial/MRO, and New Product sections, as well as a resource center and index section. The guide's innovative Construction...

Online TechCenter: Dyneon/Specialchem.(Resources)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Through SpecialChem's platform dedicated to polymer additives and colors services, www.SpecialChem4Polymers.com, resin producers, compounders, masterbatch producers and processors can access a free-of-charge online TechCenter, which provides...

Graphics product brochure: Mactac.(Resources)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... A new six-page brochure provides detailed information on this company's graphic media and adhesive mounting and bonding products for a variety of applications, including wide-format signage, vehicle graphics, displays and promotions. Readers...

Acrylic PSA brochure: National Adhesives.(Resources)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... This company now offers a free publication with information on the DURO-TAK[R] 80-111A family of acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives. These PSAs are ideal for use on film and foil tape applications, as well as for foam mounting tapes. Included...

Annual directory: Nonwovens World.(Resources)
December 1, 2004... The NW Directory 2004 is the only annual directory serving the nonwovens industry. Because it is an annual effort, the information is correct and current, with new e-mail addresses, phone and fax numbers, and the latest company information in a...

UV/EB video CD: Tech.(Resources)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) Committee of RadTech has developed a video detailing safe handling practices for UV/EB curable materials. The video outlines proper handling and storage practices, and illustrates the appropriate...

Brochure: Solvay Chemicals Inc.(Resources)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... A new 4-page brochure, Focusing on Automotive Applications, reviews this company's caprolactones, ultrafine precipitated calcium carbonates, polyvinyl chloride polymers and NOCOLOK[R] Flux in applications ranging from paints and elastomers to...

Digitized journal libraries: Wiley Interscience.(Resources)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... John Wiley & Sons Inc. has announced the launch of its latest two collections of digitized journal libraries--The Chemistry Backfile Collection and The Materials Science Backfile Collection. Both collections are available via...

Ask Dr. Dave.
December 1, 2004... QUESTION: We tried using UV adhesives to increase our productivity a few years go and were disappointed with them, mainly because there were areas on our parts that didn't get much exposure to the lamp and were under-cured or sometimes not...

Association listings.(2005 Buyers' Guide)
December 1, 2004... The Adhesion Society, Inc. 2 Davidson Hall-0212 Blacksburg, VA 24061 (540) 231-7257 Fax: (540) 231-3971 adhesoc@vt.edu www.adhesionsociety.org The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc. 7979 Old Georgetown Rd., Ste....

ASC member companies.(2005 Buyers' Guide)
December 1, 2004... The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc. (ASC) is the only North American trade association dedicated to representing the adhesive and sealant industry. Incorporated in 1958, ASC is bound by the collective efforts of its members, and strives to...

PSTC member companies.(2005 Buyers' Guide)(Pressure Sensitive Tape Council )
December 1, 2004... The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) is the only trade association representing the common interests of North American pressure sensitive tape manufacturers. Its vision is to build global alliances and bring increasing value to its...

Product listings.(A. Additives And Chemical Specialties-G. Equipment)
December 1, 2004... A. ADDITIVES AND CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES ACCELERATING AND VULCANIZING AGENTS LANXESS ABRASIVES Electro Abrasives Corp. DITHIOCARBAMATES Akrochem Corp. R.E. Carroll, Inc. Crompton, Uniroyal Chemical...

Product listings.(G. Equipment-H. Services)
December 1, 2004... G. EQUIPMENT AGITATORS Bowers Process Equipment, Inc. Paul Gardner Co. * Jaygo Inc. Jesco Products Company, Inc. ProQuip, Inc. * Sheepscot Machine Works DIRECT-DRIVE Jongia, Div. of MPE USA ...

Supplier listings.(2005 Buyers' Guide)
December 1, 2004... A. Foeth BV Harselaarseweg 23 3771 MA Barneveld, Netherlands 0031-342415551 Fax: 0031-342417845 info@foeth.com www.foeth.nl G. Oonk Sale and purchase of used process equipment, kneaders, mixers, mills,...

Distributor listings.(2005 Buyers' Guide)
December 1, 2004... ALABAMA Precision IBC, Inc. P.O. Box 1171 Fairhope, AL 36533 (251) 990-6789; (800) 544-7069 Fax: (251) 990-6787 customerservice@precisionibc.com www.precisionibc.com Anthony Beard, Pres.; Scott Williams,...