Adhesives & Sealants Industry articles from February 2008

Adhesives & Sealants Industry archives from February 2008

An invitation to WAC.(GUEST EDITOR'S MEMO)
February 1, 2008... For the first time in over a decade, the World Adhesive Conference and Expo (WAC) will take place on American soil. The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc. (ASC) is honored to extend you an invitation to this momentous occasion. Join us April...

Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC.(COMPANY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... ATLAS MATERIAL TESTING TECHNOLOGY LLC, Chicago, has finalized an agreement to sell a majority stake in the company to Industrial Growth Partners (IGP), a specialized investment firm focused on middle-market industrial manufacturing and...

Caraustar Industries Inc.(COMPANY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... CARAUSTAR INDUSTRIES INC., Atlanta, has announced the opening of a fifth manufacturing operation for Protect-A-Board and Protect-A-Wrap edge and strap protectors. The operation is located at Caraustar's existing Beardstown, IL, facility, which...

Dow Epoxy.(COMPANY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... DOW EPOXY, Hong Kong, recently announced the completion of its acquisition of three epoxy systems formulators: UPPC AG in Germany, and GNS Technologies and POLY-CARB Inc. in the U.S. Dow Epoxy Systems and its affiliates focus on applications in...

Emerald Specialty Polymers LLC.(COMPANY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... EMERALD SPECIALTY POLYMERS LLC, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, has announced the rebranding of its Reactive Liquid Polymer (RLP) and Specialty Emulsion product lines, formerly sold under the Hycar[R] brand name. These products will now be sold under the...

Lanxess.(COMPANY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... Leverkusen, Germany-based specialty chemicals group LANXESS is set to acquire an interest of approximately 70% in Petroflex S.A., Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, at a provisional price equivalent to 198 million [euro]. Petroflex is among the world's...

Metzeler Automotive Profile Systems--North America.(COMPANY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... METZELER AUTOMOTIVE PROFILE SYSTEMS--NORTH AMERICA, a Farmington Hills, MI-based portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, has completed its acquisition of GDX Automotive. The closure of this transaction and the combination of MAPS and GDX...

Miwon North America Inc.(COMPANY NEWS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... MIWON NORTH AMERICA INC., a subsidiary of South Korea-based Miwon Commercial, has established a North American Division headquartered in Downingtown, PA. Miwon North America will market and sell specialty esters (acrylates and methacrylates)...

Allied Mineral Products Tianjin celebrates third expansion.(ANNOUNCEMENT)
February 1, 2008... Allied Mineral Products Co., Ltd. (AMT), Tianjin, China, celebrated the opening of its expanded manufacturing space on October 19, 2007. The nearly 90,000 sq. ft. expansion was added to the current 172,220 sq. ft. manufacturing area. The...

Tesa named Vendor of the Year by national distributor.(APPLAUSE)(Tesa Tape Inc.)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Company officials at tesa tape inc., a global leader in the manufacture and supply of pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes, were recently presented with the 2007 Vendor of the Year award by one of the company's national distributors, AIM Supply....

Nordson wins Production Equipment Award for labeling system.(APPLAUSE)
February 1, 2008... Nordson Corp. has announced that it recently earned a 2007 Oscar de l'Emballage Production Equipment Award for PatternJet, a labeling system used in the global packaging industry. Nordson wraparound labeling systems with PatternJet guns are...

Price adjustments.(COMPANY NEWS)(Statistical table)
February 1, 2008... PRICE ADJUSTMENTS COMPANY PRODUCT INCREASE BASF, Florham Park, NJ Polyetheramine products 10-12 cents/lb BASF, Charlotte, NC Specialty acrylic monomers 10-15% The Dow...

Wacker Chemie AG.(COMPANY NEWS)
February 1, 2008... WACKER CHEMIE AG, Munich, Germany, recently announced plans to acquire full ownership of Air Products Polymers (APP) and Wacker Polymer Systems (WPS), its two joint ventures with Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Lehigh Valley, PA. The closing...

Charles Ross and Son Co.(PEOPLE)
February 1, 2008... BILL ALHOFEN has been promoted to the position of senior product manager at Charles Ross and Son Co., Hauppauge, NY. Alhofen joined the company in 1986 and has worked in several areas of the business, including purchasing, inside and outside...

Pafra Adhesives Ltd.(PEOPLE)
February 1, 2008... Pafra Adhesives Ltd., London, has named GUY DAVIS as its sales manager. Prior to his appointment at Pafra, Davis spent 20 years working in increasingly senior positions at National Adhesives (ICI).

Frank Jennings.(PEOPLE)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FRANK JENNINGS of the Jennings Group LLC, Philadelphia, has been appointed to represent Saiden Technologies Inc., Sanford, NC, in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Region of the U.S. Jennings brings to Saiden an...

Sun Chemical.(PEOPLE)
February 1, 2008... Sun Chemical, Parsippany, NJ, has appointed RUDI LENZ as its chief executive officer and president. Lenz assumes leadership of the company after serving as senior vice president, chief financial officer and Sun Chemical board member since 2002....

ChemQuest and ASC announce web-based selector tool.(APPLAUSE)
February 1, 2008... The ChemQuest Group Inc. and The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc. (ASC) have announced the development of a web-based "Selector Tool" designed to help simplify the selection of adhesive and sealant products based on key application and...

Venture Tape Corp.(PEOPLE)
February 1, 2008... ANDREW PETRONE has been named national sales manager of Jacketing Systems for Venture Tape Corp., Rockland, MA. In his new position, Petrone will manage the national sales and marketing of VentureClad[TM] jacketing systems.

Miwon North America.(PEOPLE)
February 1, 2008... BOB O'TOOLE has been appointed general manager of Operations for Miwon North America, Downingtown, PA. A veteran of Sartomer Co. and Henkel/Cognis Corp., O'Toole brings over 22 years of industry experience in sales, marketing, development, and...

Calendar.(COMPANY NEWS)(Calendar)
February 1, 2008... FEBRUARY 11-12 RadTech Annual Winter Meeting 2008; RadTech--The Association for UV & EB Technology; Hyatt Regency Newport Beach; Newport Beach, CA; www.radtech.org 15-16 Adhesion Science and Technology Short Course; The Adhesion...

Avoiding misalignment between corporate strategy and the sales process.(STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In business today, companies spend considerable time and resources developing a corporate strategy that highlights their core competencies, maximizes development dollars, and focuses on the right priorities....

World industry to gather for WAC.(Cover story)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Every four years, the international adhesive and sealant community gathers to showcase its latest innovations and exchange best business practices at the World Adhesive Conference and Expo (WAC). WAC rotates among...

Selecting application process technologies for adhesive and sealant dispensing applications.
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Manufacturers using adhesives and sealants in their product-assembly process must choose more than just the right bonding, sealing, gasketing or potting material. They must also select the proper dispensing equipment...

Simulating the aging of adhesives: application of chemiluminescence and isoconversional kinetics for the prediction of organic materials.
February 1, 2008... Adhesives are increasingly being used to bond materials, even where mechanical bonds were previously used. This is due to a need for lightweight structures and the introduction of novel materials. However, some users are skeptical about...

What's in a number?
February 1, 2008... In the world of pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs), there is no shortage of physical property data. Peel strength, shear strength, loop tack and temperature information are all readily available. The question is: How useful is all of this...

Improving safety: LORD Corp. works with YUSA to decrease VOC emissions and improve employees' environment.(Company overview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In today's global marketplace, industries are becoming more aware of the impact solvents and the use of heavy metals have on the health of employees, the environment, and the cost of waste disposal. With governing...

Labels in the lead: world label demand to reach 42 billion square meters in 2011.
February 1, 2008... The global label market is forecast to advance at an annual pace of 5.5% to 42 billion square meters in 2011. In value terms, demand will grow 8.3% annually, reaching $100 billion. Gains will be fueled by expansion of the world's packaged...

In style: Fischer Composite Technology uses Huntsman epoxy systems to fabricate composite side blade for new sports car.
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Audi R8 sports car that has garnered rave reviews from car enthusiasts combines outstanding performance with a stylish exterior design. Among the vehicle's most striking features is a carbon fiber/epoxy composite...

Safer, faster positioning adhesive introduced.
February 1, 2008... Power Adhesives has developed a solvent-free, faster alternative to the aerosol adhesives commonly used in the vacuum infusion process. Called VAC-TAC, the adhesive system is used for securing and positioning reinforcement materials in...

Safety at sea: VentureClad tape chosen for major marine application.(Anchor Insulation Co. )
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fire at sea is one of the worst disasters imaginable. Escape routes are limited, and a fast-spreading fire can limit them even further. Using noncombustible, heat-restricting materials is critical in boat...

Metal repair compound: Alvin Products.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A single-component metal repair and patching compound that requires no mixing, applies easily, can be sanded and then powder coated and baked or simply painted is available from Alvin Products of Everett, MA....

Acrylic adhesive: FLEXCON.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
February 1, 2008... This company has announced the introduction of its new V-483 permanent pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive. V-483 fills the gap between regular solvent acrylic adhesives and silicone adhesives. It is designed to produce a high-performance bond...

Solder paste: Henkel Corp.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
February 1, 2008... Effective thermal control for copper leadframe power semiconductor devices is one of the most challenging issues facing package designers and assemblers today. To address the obstacles that these high temperatures can pose, Henkel has developed...

Underfill material: Henkel Corp.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
February 1, 2008... In its continuous quest to deliver reliability-enhancing materials for today's advanced devices, Henkel Corp. has engineered a cost-effective Cornerbond[TM] underfill material for BGA and CSP devices. The new material, Loctite[R] 3508, is a...

Self-adhesive films: Novacel.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
February 1, 2008... Benefiting from the best technologies and more than 40 years of experience, Novacel offers international clients a range of self-adhesive films for temporary surface protection. These films can be custom-printed to personalize them with a...

Structural adhesives: Plexus.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
February 1, 2008... Three Plexus[R] structural adhesives produce strong-yet-flexible bonds on composites and offer medium-to-long working times for large assemblies. They require little or no surface preparation and cure at room temperature to durable bonds that...

Wood repair system: Power Adhesives Ltd.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
February 1, 2008... This company has introduced an advanced wood repair system that lets manufacturers use an entire board rather than cut it before a knot or defect to eliminate waste, increase yield and maximize use of the raw material. The KNOT-TEC[TM] System...

Silicone tape: Pres-On Products.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To meet the assembly requirements of manufacturers of appliances, electronics, lighting and other products, Pres-On is now offering its popular S-600 Silicone Tape slit-cut into narrow 3/16-inch widths and...

Insulation tape: Venture Tape Corp.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
February 1, 2008... Venture Tape Corp., a worldwide manufacturer of specialty tapes, has introduced Venture Tape 1567CW[R], a cold weather insulation tape designed to match metal building insulation facing VRR-50 made by Alpha Associates. VRR-50 is a white...

Packaging system: Adhesive Packaging Specialties Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2008... APS' Meg-A-Pak[TM] is now available for packaging up to 800 grams for two-component reactive adhesives and sealants in flexible pouches. Meg-A-Pak is simple, safe and easy to use, and provides a combination packaging/mixing burst seal container...

Dispensing platforms: Asymtek.(EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2008... Asymtek, a leader in coating, dispensing and jetting technologies, has introduced the Spectrum S-920 Series of scalable dispensing platforms that adapt to the needs and requirements of high-volume microelectronics manufacturing and printed...

Lab stand: Brookfield Engineering.(EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2008... Brookfield Engineering has announced the availability of its new Model Q - Quick Action Lab Stand. With the push of a button, viscometers glide up and down, allowing for quick positioning, rapid sample change, and improved laboratory...

Double planetary mixer: Charles Ross & Son Co.(EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Charles Ross and Son Co. recently introduced a new model to its line of Double Planetary Mixers. This new design is unique in that the mix can is raised to a fixed drive assembly. The mix can is normally positioned...

Fluid mixers: Chemineer.(EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Chemineer QED Plus[TM] mixers are reliable performers for a range of fluid mixing applications in the specialty chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and general fluid processing industries. QED Plus mixers can...

Image analysis system: Clemex/Horiba Instruments.(EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2008... The particle size analysis group within HORIBA Instruments Inc. has been working with Clemex to optimize the Clemex/HORIBA PSA300 Image Analysis System for particle characterization. The following components required for particle...

C[O.sub.2] Plasma: Enercon Industries Corp.(EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Enercon has announced the addition of Dyne-AMite [TM] IT C[O.sub.2] Plasma to its expanding product line. This new technology provides superior surface treatment to improve adhesion on a range of materials. The use...

Variable-speed pump: Fluid Metering Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2008... This company offers a new industrial variable-speed pump (IVSP) for industrial and process applications. Featuring a high torque three-phase drive and a three-digit LED display control module, the IVSP is ideal for handling a range of fluid...

Digital fluid dispenser: I&J Fisnar Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I&J Fisnar has announced the introduction of an economic, RoHS-compliant CE mark Digital Dispenser. The model SL101 continues Fisnar's policy of manufacturing high quality, state-of-the-art dispensing products at an...

Tapered tip needle: I&J Fisnar Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When dispensing high-viscosity fluids with standard blunt-end tips, extra pressure is required to overcome resistance when entering the straight needle tube. The effect of this extra pressure to overcome the...

Syringe pump: KD Scientific.(EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The KD Scientific Model KDS 310 Nano Pump is used exclusively with micro syringes from 0.5 to 250 microliters. Small size, remote control and a rugged mounting arm make it ideal for use with micromanipulators,...

Gear flow meters: Max Machinery.(EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2008... Max Machinery Inc. has announced the release of a new line of precision gear flow meters that operate at maximum flow rates of 45 L/min and 105 L/min, respectively, with 0.3% of reading accuracy across a 100:1 flow range--an exceptionally small...

Progressing Cavity Pump: Moyno.(EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This company offers the Moyno[R] L-Frame Progressing Cavity Pump for dependable performance and maximum operating efficiency. These versatile pumps are ideal for handling clean, clear liquids as well as viscous,...

Melter/adhesive feed system. Nordson Corp.(EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2008... The new ProBlue Fulfill integrated melter and adhesive feed system from Nordson Corp. automatically maintains desired adhesive levels in the melter tank to increase uptime, reduce clogged adhesive nozzles, and deliver consistent bonding. An...

Resin dissolver: Pico Chemical Corp.(EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2008... This company has announced the development of a resin dissolver for the quick and complete removal of stubborn styrene polymer build-up from reactor interiors. Previous cleaning efforts by a styrene resin manufacturer were described as a...

Manual cartridge filler: Prosys.(EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ProSys, a U.S. manufacturer of automatic cartridge filling equipment for the adhesives, sealants and chemical industries, has introduced its redesigned manual cartridge filler for filling 10- and 30-ounce cartridges....

Curing equipment: Specialty Coating Systems Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2008... Specialty Coating Systems, Inc. (SCS) has introduced the SCS Precision IRT, a new curing system designed to quickly and safely cure a range of coatings using both convection and long-wave Infrared (IR) heat sources. The combination of both heat...

Bag Discharger: Spiroflow Systems Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2008... Spiroflow Systems Inc. offers a Bulk Bag Discharger providing controllable discharge by volume of poor flowing materials without waste or spillage for increased productivity and a cleaner work environment. The Spiroflow Universal Type 2 Bulk...

Wireless Data Logger: T and D Corp.(EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] T and D Corp. has introduced its new RTR-52Pt Wireless Data Logger. This unit uses industry standard three wire Pt-100 RTD sensors available from many sources. With a temperature measurement range from -200[degrees]C...

Attritor: Union Process Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Union Process Inc. has produced a hybrid laboratory mill with a unique vertical shaft adjustment that combines features of the company's HSA-1 and 1-S model attritors. The vertical shaft adjustment feature is...

Document update: AAMA.(RESOURCES)
February 1, 2008... The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released AAMA 800-07, a voluntary specification covering test methods for sealants. The revamped 30-page document, first published in 1992 and titled Voluntary Specifications and...

Product catalog: Broookfield Engineering Laboratories.(RESOURCES)
February 1, 2008... This company has announced the release of its new 2008 full-color catalog featuring a complete line of viscometers/rheometers and texture analyzers. New features for 2008 include: AST-100 Process Viscosity Controller Designs; the DV-I Prime...

Annual PCB studies: IPC.(RESOURCES)
February 1, 2008... IPC--Association Connecting Electronics Industries[R] has announced the release of three annual PCB studies: 2006-2007 Industry Analysis and Forecast for Flexible Circuits in North America, 2006-2007 Industry Analysis and Forecast for Rigid...

e-Commerce website: OK International.(RESOURCES)(Website overview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] OK International has announced the launch of a new e-Commerce website at www.oki-usa. com. Designed to provide customers in North America with easy access to the company's range of fluid dispensing products, the new...

Rheology Modifier Handbook: Research and Markets Ltd.(RESOURCES)
February 1, 2008... The Handbook of Rheology Modifiers contains a comprehensive collection of information on more than 7,500 trade name and generic chemicals that function as rheology modifiers. This reference will serve as an invaluable tool for the chemical...

Consultancy: Rheology School.(RESOURCES)
February 1, 2008... Rheology and viscosity consultancy Rheology School recently announced the opening of a new Sample Analysis and Research Service from its laboratory in Hampshire, England. The service is already busy with test-method development and validation,...

Valve catalog: Sealant Equipment & Engineering Inc.(RESOURCES)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sealant Equipment & Engineering Inc.'s new catalog Material Dispense Valves for Applying Adhesives, Sealants and Lubricants is now available for free distribution. The 12-page brochure, now in its 40th edition, can...

Ask Dr. Dave.
February 1, 2008... QUESTION: I need to bond cement board to the metal surround of a wood fireplace so I can tile over the surface. The metal surface was previously tiled over directly with quarry tile. I'm not sure what mastic was used, but the tile was secure...