Adhesives & Sealants Industry articles from July 2005

Adhesives & Sealants Industry archives from July 2005

Look inside.(editor's memo)(adhesives in boats)(Editorial)
July 1, 2005... This month's cover story describes a boat manufacturer's use of dispensing equipment to make sailboats. Vanguard Sailboats, the world's leading manufacturer and largest U.S. supplier of recreational and high-performance small sailboats, uses a...

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

Borden Chemical Inc., Columbus, OH, and Resolution Performance Products LLC (RPP), Houston have announced plans to merge, together with Resolution Specialty Materials LLC (RSM), to form the world's largest producer of thermosetting resins.(COMPANY NEWS)
July 1, 2005... BORDEN CHEMICAL INC., Columbus, OH, and RESOLUTION PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS LLC (RPP), Houston have announced plans to merge, together with RESOLUTION SPECIALTY MATERIALS LLC (RSM), to form the world's largest producer of thermosetting resins. All...

SpecialChem, Paris, and Dow Corning Corp., Midland, MI, have announced plans to offer the latest advancements and solutions in silanes and siloxanes via the SpecialChem Polymer Additives and Colors web platform at www.specialchem4polymers.com.(COMPANY NEWS)
July 1, 2005... SPECIALCHEM, Paris, and DOW CORNING CORP., Midland, MI, have announced plans to offer the latest advancements and solutions in silanes and siloxanes via the SpecialChem Polymer Additives and Colors web platform at www.specialchem4polymers.com....

UPM Rafsec.(construction plans)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... UPM RAFSEC, Tampere, Finland, has announced plans to build a new state-of-the-art RFID tag production facility in Fletcher, NC. The investment is expected to bolster the company's position in the North American market where the demand for...

Hover-Davis Inc.(appointments)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Hover-Davis Inc., Rochester, NY, has appointed STEVE FUNG (Cheuk) to the position of China sales manager. Fung will be responsible for managing and growing sales of Hover-Davis products via established sales channels and through strategic...

Dyneon LLC.(appointments)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Dyneon LLC, Oakdale, MN, recently appointed PAULA HUBBARD business manager of its Fluoroplastic Group. In her new role, Hubbard will be responsible for U.S. Fluroplastics sales, marketing and application, as well as product development...

ANGUS Chemical Co.(appointments)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... MIKE LEWIS has been named North American salesmanager for ANGUS Chemical Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Dow Chemical Co. and Dow Biocides, Buffalo Grove, IL. Lewis assumes sales manager responsibilities in addition to his current role as...

Edward Hays Reynolds, Jr., founder of The Reynolds Co., dies.(Brief Article)(Obituary)
July 1, 2005... Edward Hays "Bubber" Reynolds, Jr. passed away April 22 after a lengthy bout with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Suzanne Janes Reynolds, and two brothers, Edward Alexander Reynolds of Columbia and Harry Graham Reynolds of...

Calendar.(COMPANY NEWS)(Calendar)
July 1, 2005... JULY 2005 11-15 SEMICON West; SEMI[R]; Moscone Center; San Francisco; http://wps2a.semi.org/wps/portal /_pagr/123/_pa.123/302 13-15 China Label 2005/DecTec 05 Label & Labeling Technology Conference Asia;...

UV B-stage adhesive for IC packaging.(integrated circuit)(varieties of organic adhesives)
July 1, 2005... ADHESIVES FOR IC PACKAGING IC package manufacturers use adhesives for a range of applications, including die, stiffener, heat sink and substrate bonding. The resin systems for organic adhesives may be divided into three broad categories:...

ASC 2005 Fall Convention.(Professional Development)
July 1, 2005... Mark your calendars! ASC's Fall Convention and Expo is set for Louisville, KY October 9-12. The meeting's theme is "Racing to a Stronger Future: Maintaining Our Competitive Edge," and will feature technical presentations on topics including...

Sponsorship oportunities.(Professional Development)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... A sponsorship at ASC's 2005 Fall Convention is file way to increase your brand exposure at the premiere event of the adhesive and sealant industry. This is your opportunity to align with ASC and position your company as it market leader. ASC...

Attention industry suppliers: Exhibit at ASC's 2005 Fall Expo!.(Professional Development)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... At ASC's Expo, you get direct access to your profit-minded buyers and focused decision-makers from manufacturing companies. If you're a supplier to the adhesive and sealant industry and you want to generate sales leads, boost sales from...

Summer conference brings industry leaders together.(Professional Development)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... In late June, ASC hosted its annual Summer Leadership Conference at The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch in Colorado. ASC's Summer Leadership Conference offers executives and senior management the new ideas, valuable tools, thought-provoking...

More than 300 industry decision-makers convene in Columbus.(Professional Development)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Spring Convention and Expo was held in April in Columbus, OH (the epicenter of the Council's membership) with respectable attendance slightly above last fall. The various networking receptions and Expo were well attended, and educational...

HR peer group discusses HSAs.(Professional Development)
July 1, 2005... In late May, ASC's HR Peer Group convened for a conference call to discuss Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Invited speaker Linda DeVincent, Director of Business Development, Keller Benefit Services, reviewed the pros and cons of HSAs, explained...

ASC introduces new committees.(Professional Development)
July 1, 2005... ASC has created an International Committee with a mission to expand and facilitate communication and collaboration within the global adhesive and sealant industry. Committee members will liaise with international adhesive associations and...

End-user events.(End-User Education)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... ASC continues to research new speaking opportunities for adhesive and sealant companies to educate audiences of end-users on the importance and value of adhesives and sealants. This year, ASC members are participating in two Assembly Tech...

Hot melt short course.(Industry Training)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
July 1, 2005... ASC's next short course focused on hot melt adhesives will be co-located with the 2005 Fall Convention in Louisville, KY, October 9-10. Topics will include applications by sector (packaging and paper converting adhesives, non-woven adhesives,...

ASC and ASMAC co-sponsor short course.(Industry Training)(Adhesive and Sealants Manufacturers Association of Canada)(Adhesive and Sealant Council)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... In early June, ASC and the Adhesive and Sealants Manufacturers Association of Canada (ASMAC) co-sponsored their first short course on the topic of additives in Toronto, ON. Ongoing, ASC is actively seeking new ways to collaborate with ASMAC and...

ASC brings more training to your desktop.(Industry Training)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... ASC held its two-part online Fundamentals of Plastic Bonding course in late June. This was ASC's first solo venture into web-based educational programs spurred by the success of the Dynamic Mechanical Analysis webinar it co-sponsored in early...

Global market report.(Industry Reports)
July 1, 2005... ASC has re-commissioned DPNA International to develop its 2005-07 North American Market Study with Global Review, which will be available in early 2006. As was done in the last report, additional market data will be provided for the U.S. The...

CARB staff seeks approval of new consumer VOCs rules by December.(Government Relations)(California Air Resources Board)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Pressure from a State Implementation Plan (SIP) lawsuit settlement will spur the California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff to develop and gain board approval of new VOC standards for a wide range of consumer products by December 2005. The...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
July 1, 2005... 2005 Fall Convention and Exposition October 9-12, 2005 Louisville Marriott Downtown Louisville, KY Hot Melt Adhesives Short Course October 9-10, 2005 at ASC 2005 Fall Convention Louisville, KY Fundamentals...

Get the lead out: the impact of implementing a Pb-free manufacturing production process.
July 1, 2005... Legislation in Europe (RollS) requires the implementation of Pb-free products by June of 2006. Electronic Industry groups have evaluated several of these lead-free materials and have chosen the Sn/Ag/Cu alloy as a short to mid-term solution....

Electrical and electronic packaging with low-pressure molding.(adhesive solution for packaging)
July 1, 2005... Electrical and electronic manufacturers are faced with the daunting task of assembling high-quality printed circuit boards that are capable of operating at increasingly faster speeds in ever more hostile environments. The price of traditional...

Ask the expert.(acrylic-based emulsions)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Kristina Donatelli Polymer technical representative 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...

Smooth sailing: handheld dispensers allow sailboat manufacturer to ride the waves of success.(DXH dispenser used)(Cover Story)
July 1, 2005... The selection of adhesive and sealant dispensing methods is important. The use of handheld cartridge systems is central to many manufacturing processes, but a new system is more frequently being incorporated in the mix of dispensing equipment...

Sealant solution: pre-cured silicone sealant available for renovation and new construction applications.(ASI EndUser: CONSTRUCTION/WOOD PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2005... Over the years, many types of liquid-applied sealants have been used in the construction industry. These "wet sealants" include acrylics, polyurethanes, polysulfides, silicones and other technologies. While these wet sealants have been used...

Cool construction: cold-weather facing tape takes the bite out of sub-zero installations.(Adhesives and sealants industry enduser: construction/ wood products)
July 1, 2005... Venture Tape's Venture Clad[TM] line of cold-weather acrylic tapes has warmed the hearts of two Ohio-based insulation contractors who used the all-purpose facing tape under tough weather conditions this past winter. Following are accounts from...

The unsung hero of modern architecture: adhesives and sealants in window glazing applications.(ASI EndUser: CONSTRUCTION/WOOD PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2005... As you scan the skylines of today's cities, the effects of a little-known hero are everywhere. Modern buildings with huge expanses of glass reflect the blue sky and clouds above while offering a sense of openness in a once-oppressive concrete...

Polyester masking film: CPFilms.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
July 1, 2005... MF5 is a premium clean, optically clear protective masking film that features light tack and static cling-like properties (without the static) to various films and materials, including aluminum-metallized PET, glass, polycarbonate, polyester,...

Anaerobic stick products: Henkel Corp.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
July 1, 2005... The award-winning line of Loctite[R] QuickStix[TM] semi-solid anaerobic threadlocking, thread-sealing and anti-seize products has been expanded to include flange sealants, gasket dressings, and retaining compounds. Loctite Quickstix 534[TM]...

Dispense head: Ashby Cross.(EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2005... The DYNA-STAT[R] dynamic mix/dispense head combines maximum mixing capability with solvent-free operation. By rotating plastic disposable mixers, the DYNA-STAT ensures complete mixing of many urethanes and optically clear epoxies while...

Mixing/discharge system: Charles Ross and Son Co.(EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2005... The PowerMix & Discharge System, for use in the development and small-scale production of viscous, non flowing products, is constructed with type 316 stainless steel and is polished to a 180 grit, easy to-clean finish, The unit includes:...

Dispensing valve: I&J Fisnar Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2005... The 790HPNM high-pressure-dispensing valve is an ideal economic choice for high-viscosity materials. The valve can dispense dots and lines or perform potting applications with materials such as silicones, RTV, adhesives, greases, and UV-curable...

IML pails: IPL Packaging.(EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2005... This company has introduced its first ShureLock Commercial pails with In Mold Labeling (IML) in North America. Offering full photographic quality and superior image resolution (up to 175 LPI), IML presents the finest advantages to those who...

Meter-mix dispensing system: Sealant Equipment & Engineering.(EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2005... The Micro-Meter 2 Servo is a positive-displacement, two-component meter-mix dispensing system designed to apply precision beads and small, metered shots of precisely mixed resins. Servo-motor design provides consistent and repeatable bead...

Stainless steel valves: Techcon Systems.(EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2005... This company has announced the introduction of two new stainless steel valves to the TS5500 Series Spray Valve family. The TS5540 and TS5540F spray a fine mist of low-viscosity material, such as conformal coating, solvent, oil and grease,...

Product development and testing solutions.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)
July 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...

Improve adhesion with Enercon surface treaters.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)
July 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...

Mixers.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)
July 1, 2005... MAONA 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)
July 1, 2005... SEMIGRO 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...

Motionless mixers and adhesive packaging systems.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)
July 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.(usage of adhesives)
July 1, 2005... QUESTION: We are manufacturers of steel toecaps for safety footwear. We need to apply a PVC strip with an adhesive to the back edge of the toecap to prevent the cap's back edge from cutting through the finished shoe. Our problem has been that...