Adhesives & Sealants Industry articles from June 2005

Adhesives & Sealants Industry archives from June 2005

Correction.(Correction Notice)
June 1, 2005... The color of the Arizona Chemical resins featured on the May cover printed incorrectly. Shown is the color-corrected image. ASI regrets the error.

Errata.(EDITOR'S MEMO)(Correction Notice)
June 1, 2005... A call from a reader kindly and correctly pointed out that our April 2005 cover image shows a man not wearing the proper personal protective equipment while dispensing liquid into a container. Wearing glasses should be second nature to workers...

Adhesives essentials.(EDITOR'S MEMO)(Editorial)
June 1, 2005... This month's issue includes one such article. The first installment in a new series of articles from Eastman Chemical Co. can be found on p. 28. This series, titled "Adhesives Essentials," is designed to address the fundamentals of adhesives...

Asymtek.(COMPANY NEWS)
June 1, 2005... ASYMTEK, Carlsbad, CA, was named a recipient of Intel Corp.'s prestigious 2004 Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement (SCQI) award, Intel's highest honor for its suppliers, for outstanding commitment to quality and performance by suppliers...

Cargill, Minneapolis, and Materia Inc., Pasadena, CA, have announced the expansion of a development agreement for Cargill's use of Materia's proprietary olefin metathesis technology for converting biobased oils to industrial chemicals, feedstocks and consumer products.(COMPANY NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... CARGILL, MINNEAPOLIS, and MATERIA INC., Pasadena, CA, have announced the expansion of a development agreement for Cargill's use of Materia's proprietary olefin metathesis technology for converting biobased oils to industrial chemicals,...

Cognis.(COMPANY NEWS)(company sales)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... COGNIS, Dusseldorf, Germany, has reported total net external sales of 3,073 million euros (+4.2%) for the 12 months from January 1 to December 31, 2004. The company's adjusted EBITDA went up by 16% to 362 million euros, with a margin of 11.8%,...

Daikin Industries Ltd.(COMPANY NEWS)(production starts after January 2004 accident)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... DAIKIN INDUSTRIES LTD. has announced the complete resumption of operations at its plant in Kashima, Ibaraki, Japan. An explosion at its Fluororesin Production Facility in Jan. 2004 forced the suspension of operations at eight of the plant's...

Elementis Plc, Staines, UK, has announced an agreement to sell its Hardman epoxy and urethane products business, headquartered in Belleville, NJ, for a cash payment of approximately $14.82 million to Royal Adhesives and Sealants LLC, South Bend, IN.(COMPANY NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... ELEMENTIS PLC, Staines, UK, has announced an agreement to sell its Hardman epoxy and urethane products business, headquartered in Belleville, NJ, for a cash payment of approximately $14.82 million to ROYAL ADHESIVES and SEALANTS LLC, South...

The Hyde Group from Prairie Capital, a Chicago-based private equity company, has purchased Roman Decorating Products Inc. (formerly Roman Adhesives) in an effort to expand its industry profile to include a top line of wallcovering adhesives, primers and related sundries.(COMPANY NEWS)
June 1, 2005... THE HYDE GROUP from Prairie Capital, a Chicago-based private equity company, has purchased ROMAN DECORATING PRODUCTS INC. (formerly Roman Adhesives) in an effort to expand its industry profile to include a top line of wallcovering adhesives,...

International Specialty Products (ISP).(COMPANY NEWS)(plans to expand Texas facility)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... INTERNATIONAL SPECIALTY PRODUCTS (ISP), Wayne, NJ, has announced plans to expand the capacity of its Port Neches, TX, plant from 400 million lbs to 750 million lbs over the next two years. ISP acquired the Port Neches plant, which manufactures...

National Adhesives.(COMPANY NEWS)(manufacturing facility to come up in Salisbury, NC)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... NATIONAL ADHESIVES, Bridgewater, NJ, has announced plans to boost its supply of transdermal-grade adhesives to the global market with a new manufacturing facility in Salisbury, NC. The new facility will be built alongside the company's existing...

Pres-on.(COMPANY NEWS)(Pres-On Abrasives relocated)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... PRES-ON, a 52-year-old manufacturer of adhesive coating and die-cut products, has announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters to new, larger premises located at 39 Factory Road in Addison, IL. The company will maintain three...

Radtech North America, Chevy Chase, MD, and Radtech Japan, Tokyo, have agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to exchange information and expand activities in the technical and market development of ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) technology.(COMPANY NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... RADTECH NORTH AMERICA, Chevy Chase, MD, and RADTECH JAPAN, Tokyo, have agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to exchange information and expand activities in the technical and market development of ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam...

Fusion UV Systems Inc.(Dr. Kazuo Ashikaga appointed)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Fusion UV Systems Inc., Gaithersburg, MD, has announced the addition of Dr. Kazuo Ashikaga as director, Chemistry and Process Development for its Japanese business unit. Ashikaga will be responsible for supporting UV-curing projects for...

Palmer Holland Inc.(Kevin Flynn appointed)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Palmer Holland Inc., North Olmsted, OH, has announced the appointment of KEVIN FLYNN to the position of manager of Sales Development. Flynn's responsibilities include developing target marketing and sales campaigns on behalf of key vendor...

Rohm and Haas Co.(Jonathan Hastings appointed)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... JONATHAN HASTINGS has been named European general manager for Adhesives and Sealants for Rohm and Haas Co, Philadelphia. Based in Paris, Hastings will be responsible for sales, marketing, technical service, manufacturing and supply chain...

Sartomer Co.(Sartomer Company Inc. appoints Hawon Kea )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Sartomer Co. has hired HAWON KEA as sales manager for Seoul-based Sartomer Korea. Kea's experience includes five years as general manager of Hanway International Co. and 14 years as president of Hyupsuyng Trading Co. Both companies are former...

S.P. Morell and Co.(Yury Langer appointed)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... S.P. Morell and Co., Armonk, NY, has appointed YURY LANGER to its sales team. Langer spent the past 10 years working in various capacities for a specialty chemical manufacturer in Newark, NJ, where his responsibilities included production...

Henkel Teams up with University of Michigan solar car program.(COMPANY NEWS)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Raising the bar on innovation and environmental safety, Henkel has announced its official sponsorship of Momentum the University of Michigan's (U of M) eighth-generation solar car team. Momentum is one of the most advanced diverse and...

Moyno Inc.(Joyce Nam apointed)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Moyno Inc., Springfield, OH, has announced the appointment of JOYCE NAM to the position of operations manager of Robbins & Myers Pte Ltd. Based out of Moyno's Singapore facility, Nam assumes responsibility for the overall management of Moyno...

Powers Fasteners Inc.(Barry Rosenberg appointed)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... BARRY ROSENBERG has been appointed to the new position of director of OEM Sales for Powers Fasteners Inc., New Rochelle, NY. Rosenberg joined Powers Fasteners as San Francisco branch manager in 1994 and has been its Western Regional manager...

Omnova Solutions.(Timothy Saddow appointed)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... OMNOVA Solutions, Fairlawn, OH,has appointed TIMOTHY SADDOW senior market development manager for adhesives in the company's Performance Chemicals business. Saddow was most recently a sales executive for Clariant in its Pigments & Additives...

ASC hosts Summer Leadership Conference.(COMPANY NEWS)
June 1, 2005... The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) is pleased to announce its annual Summer Leadership Conference to take place at The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch in Avon, CO, June 26-28. The conference is an opportunity for senior executives within the...

Specialty Polymers Inc.(Tom Sennhenn appointed)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Specialty Polymers Inc., Woodburn, OR, recently appointed TOM SENNHENN technical manager at the company's South Carolina plant. Sennhenn was most recently a principle development chemist and group leader at Ashland Chemical in Columbus, OH.

Dow Corning, Midland, MI, has named Valerie Smits compounding senior specialist in the plastic and rubber compounding lab of its Surface and Interface Solutions Center (SISC) in Seneffe, Belgium.(Dow Corning Corp.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Dow Corning, Midland, MI, has named VALERIE SMITS compounding senior specialist in the plastic and rubber compounding lab of its Surface and Interface Solutions Center (SISC) in Seneffe, Belgium. Smits will manage the plastic and rubber...

Calendar.(COMPANY NEWS)(Calendar)
June 1, 2005... JUNE 2005 14-16 SUP/FIN 2005; Surface Finishing Industry Council (SFIC); America's Center; St. Louis; www.sur-fin.net 21 "Complying with RoHS: Real World Examples of What Companies are Doing Today"; SMTA; ...

Silicones: U.S. silicones demand to approach $3.7 billion in 2008.(MARKET TRENDS)
June 1, 2005... Demand for silicones in the United States is forecast to increase 6% per year to nearly $3.7 billion in 2008. These low-volume, relatively high-priced materials are used in an extensive number of applications due to performance characteristics...

Thinking globally.(globalization)
June 1, 2005... On Capitol Hill, "French Fries" became known as "Freedom Fries." In Paris, they treated Serena Williams shabbily. When emotions run high, there is no telling where the fallout will occur. In a global marketplace where cross-cultural encounters...

AU natural: natural-based adhesives--8,000 years and still going strong.(STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS)
June 1, 2005... Having recognized the adhesive benefits of naturally occurring materials, the ancient Greeks and Romans both developed early veneer processes using crude glues derived from animal protein. In addition, ancient myths employed adhesives as...

Characterizing PSAs by rheology.(pressure sensitive adhesive)
June 1, 2005... A pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) is a polymeric material applied between two layers to form a bond with the desired cohesive strength upon applying light pressure. (1) The ability to form a bond and resist debonding from a substrate...

The rheological evaluation of sealant materials.
June 1, 2005... Filler are used in sealant products to reduce the cost of materials, and to act as both a rheology modifier and reinforcement agent. Many materials are used as fillers and differ in both effectiveness and cost. Since the filler may be as much...

Viru Shah: lead application chemist.(Ask the Expert)(Brief Article)
June 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...

Strategies to help tape and label manufacturers extend block copolymer usage.(Adhesives Essentials)
June 1, 2005... Editor's note: This article is the first in a series of articles designed to address the fundamentals of adhesive and sealant formulation. The current shortage of isoprene is having a serious impact on tape and label manufacturers around...

Monitoring product viscosity for resins manufacturing.
June 1, 2005... QUESTION: We produce many types of synthetic resins in our coating plants, and for each type we must comply with several formulations. Is there an easier, more reliable way to monitor product viscosity and determine the end of a reaction other...

Filler facts: company produces South Carolina kaolin clays for the adhesive industry.(Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Co.)
June 1, 2005... The kaolin clay products produced by Kentucky-Tennessee Clay (K-T Clay) Co.'s Langley, SC, facility are drawn from naturally occurring deposits that are processed by selective mining, crude blending, flash drying, roller milling, air...

Making learning stick.(training and development)
June 1, 2005... In a rapidly evolving industry such as adhesives and sealants, learning quickly is crucial to staying competitive. "The ability to learn faster than your competitors may be the only sustainable competitive advantage," says Arie de Gues, former...

ASI's 2005: dispensing and curing equipment directory.(Directory)
June 1, 2005... ASI's 2004 DISPENSING AND CURING EQUIPMENT DIRECTORY DISPENSING EQUIPMENT DISPENSERS Single- or One-Component ...

Water-based additive: ADM Tronics Unlimited Inc.(RAW MATERIALS)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Polaqua[R] AD is a water-based additive that improves the performance of any aqueous adhesive, ink, coating or resin. Flow, lay down, wet-out and many other characteristics are enhanced with only minor additions of product to virtually any...

Peelable lid stock: Flexicon.(RAW MATERIALS)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Flexi 6818, a peelable lid stock for thermoformed PET trays, features heat-seal coated polyester coupled with metalized, white-oriented polypropylene. In addition to good barrier properties, the new film offers several advantages to competitive...

Wax emulsion system: RHE America.(RAW MATERIALS)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... This company offers a new system that allows makers of OSB. MDF and particleboard to make their own wax emulsion at a savings of up to 30-50% and a payback of less than two years. The system includes RHE's own proprietary homogenizer, which is...

Spray adhesive: 3M.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... 3M[TM] Polystyrene Foam Insulation 78 Spray Adhesive is usable in just about any application involving EPS (expanded or extruded polystyrene). Fast-drying to meet production requirements, this product also resists temperatures up to...

High-viscosity adhesive: ADM Tronics Unlimited Inc.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... EVR-31-T is a flexible aqueous adhesive that provides outstanding bond strengths using either a wet or dry lamination process. The adhesive is particularly useful for combinations of polyester to paper. EVR-31-T can be used for applications in...

High-temperature paste: Aremco Products Inc.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Pyro-Putty[TM] 1500 is a new high-temperature, single-part, heavy-duty paste that is now used as a sealant and gasketing compound in the primary metal, foundry, and smelting industries for service conditions to 2,300[degrees]F...

Acrylic adhesive: BASF.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Acronal[R] NX 2278 X is a new acrylic copolymer emulsion adhesive specifically designed for the manufacture of premium-grade painter's masking tape. Studies of peel performance on painted drywall over time show very strong performance for this...

Polyacrylate sealant: Henkel.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Loctite 5810 Polyacrylate Sealant combines the benefits of liquid silicone and anaerobic gaskets for a 56% improved permeation resistance over traditional sealants. The unique properties of the sealant help OEMs and suppliers cut costs, improve...

Epoxy adhesive: Innovative Resin Systems Inc.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Rez-Cure EP 801 is a two-component, room-temperature-cure epoxy adhesive system with an excellent combination of very high peel and shear strengths. This product is ideal for use wherever thermal shock and vibration resistance is required....

Prepolymer adhesive: Jowat adhesives.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... ViseTite[TM] Paste formula offers no drip, no foaming, 100% waterproof and very easy application via a standard caulking gun with the ViseTite Paste 310ml cartridge tube. Its tough glueline and natural color make it an excellent all-around...

Kristina Donatelli: Polymer Technical Representative.(Ask the Expert)(Brief Article)
June 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....

UV-curable adhesives: Permabond.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... This company's new UV-curable adhesives can be used on a variety of applications from bonding glass furniture and cabinets to tiny electrical components on a high-speed production line. The products have been especially developed to provide...

Thermal paper: S+E Release.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... With ever-present environmental issues in mind, this company has developed a UV-silicone-coated thermal paper that enables laminators to manufacture self-wound label stock. The "T-Liner" is designed to reduce costs in transport, storage and...

Medical adhesive tape: Scapa N.A.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... BioFlex[R] Rx869S is a double-coated fabric pressure-sensitive adhesive tape specifically designed for direct skin applications, such as bandages, EKG electrodes and TENS. This product consists of a 25 mil white spunlaced polyester fabric,...

Two-part epoxy: Tra-con.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... TRA-BOND 2170T is a two-part epoxy that was formulated for applications in the automotive, medical, aerospace or photonic industries. This medium-viscosity, thixotropic material is a fairly rigid, long pot-life compound that cures at room...

Duct tape: Tyco Adhesives.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Nashua[R] High Heat Duct Tape is produced with an adhesive formulated to retain its holding power in temperatures up to 200[degrees]F. With an 80-oz./in. adhesion rating, it even adheres well to steel. The 10-mil-thick tape tears easily and...

Foil tape: Venture Tape Corp.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)(Brief Article)
June 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,...

Thermoset adhesives: Westech Aerosol Corp.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Ekho thermoset adhesive requires no dispensing equipment--users simply trim the nozzle and apply. This product dispenses in a thin bond line, providing the user with perfect control for a smooth and consistent bead. Ekho can be used in place of...

Dispensing system: Cammda.(EQUIPMENT)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The new Camm-Coater[TM] Dispensing System easily handles low- to medium-viscosity polymers with 1:1 or 2:1 ratios. The Camm-Coater makes spray applications easy and affordable with New Disposable HSS (High-Solids-Spray) Static Mixers. Features...

Mixer: Charles Ross & Son Co.(EQUIPMENT)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... A new version of Ross' Double Planetary Mixer, designated the DPM-R, is available in many sizes up to 150 gal working capacity. The DPM-R is typically used for the vacuum mixing of high-viscosity materials. This model incorporates a reverse...

Turbine agitator: Chemineer.(EQUIPMENT)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The GT Turbine Agitator offers durable, process-enhancing agitator service in rugged applications, such as adhesives and sealants processing. The GT features an efficient double-reduction gear drive that delivers maximum mixing power with...

Glue-dispensing system: Colonial Saw.(EQUIPMENT)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The Swiss-made Lamello LK system keeps glue ready for immediate use, eliminating the need for glue pots, bottles and brushes. Once pressurized, the LK's stainless steel tank (available with 3-, 5-, or 10-kg capacity) maintains its entire volume...

Hot-melt dispense systems: Graco.(EQUIPMENT)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Therm-O-Flow[TM] Plus systems feature heated, ram-mounted supply pumps that transfer hot-melt and warm-melt sealants and adhesives used in window and door assembly applications. Power ratios up to 65:1 are available to handle highwiscosity...

Dispense systems: Henkel Corp.(EQUIPMENT)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Each of this company's three new Loctite Meter Mix Dispense Systems feature fixed- and variable-ratio units that can be customized with accessories to meet specific end-user requirements. For precise ratio dispensing, the Loctite 1000 System...

Particle size analyzer: Horiba Instruments.(EQUIPMENT)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... This company has introduced the Partica LA-950 Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyzer with a measurement range of 0.01-3000[micro]m, a sample-to-sample analysis capability of one minute and a powerful sample dispersion system. This unit's...

Fluid dispenser: I&J Fisnar Inc.(EQUIPMENT)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The JB 1113 air-controlled dispenser is a bench mounted fluid dispensing unit that improves output and speeds up production, resulting in higher yields and fewer rejects. The compact, foot-pedal-operated system includes a timer for accurate...

Dispensing system: Mixpac System AG.(EQUIPMENT)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The new MIXPAC DX Series PAM[R] dispensing system is specifically designed for medium- to high-volume two-component bonding and sealing applications. It combines the economics of bulk container supply with the acknowledged advantages of...

Bulk container mixer: Neptune Mixer Co.(EQUIPMENT)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The Cap-Mount Tote Mixer consists of a Neptune Series HGL (430 RPM) mixer fitted with a bolted-style 316SS bulkhead fitting. The HGL-based unit allows easy-yet-thorough mixing of materials in semi-bulk shipping containers. This mixer is easily...

Nozzles: Nordson Corp.(EQUIPMENT)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... New Universal[TM] CF[R] nozzles deliver consistent hot-melt adhesive spray coverage, high bond strengths and low add-on rates. Nozzles are compatible with all Nordson Universal modules, including pneumatically and electrically actuated designs,...

Valve: Sealant Equipment & Engineering Inc.(EQUIPMENT)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The new 2200-087 Series Flow-Control Valve is designed to start or stop the flow of pressure-fed materials quickly and effectively. With its no-drip carbide ball-end needle and hardened seat, the valve is designed to handle lowto high-viscosity...

Extensional viscosity fixture: TA Instruments.(EQUIPMENT)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... This company has introduced its new ARES-EVF Extensional Viscosity Fixture, a polymer-melt elongation fixture suitable for use with any ARES system with an oven. The EVF uses a unique patent-pending dual cylinder (or drum) wind-up technique....

Tube grip: Valco Cincinnati.(EQUIPMENT)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... This company's Tube-Grip[R] greatly improves the handling and dispensing of any material packaged in a flexible tube due to its effective means of application. Tube material can also be dispensed in a variety of patterns. The Tube-Grip can...

Electrical resistance measuring device: Zmetrix.(EQUIPMENT)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... CrossCheck[TM] is a highly sensitive measuring device designed to measure electrical resistances at levels previously possible only with expensive laboratory bench-scale instrumentation. The unit consists of a small hand-held meter and a...

Quality manual: ASQ Quality Press.(RESOURCES)(The Quality Toolbox from American Society for Quality)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... ASQ has announced the publication of the second edition of its most popular title ever, The Quality Toolbox. A best seller, the second edition of Quality Toolbox has been completely updated and expanded, and now includes an additional 34 tools...

Product catalog: Brookfield Engineering Laboratories.(RESOURCES)
June 1, 2005... Brookfield has released an 84-page, full-color 2005 catalog featuring its complete line of laboratory and process viscometers and rheometers, as well as texture analyzers. New products featured for 2005 include: the new DV-III Ultra,...

Product catalog: Fluid Metering Inc.(RESOURCES)
June 1, 2005... This company's 2005 full-line catalog introduces a variety of new products, including the Model SMTRH, a Sub-MicroLiter Pump capable of dispenses as low as 500 nanoliters. Also new to the product line is the STRH, a Low Flow Stepper Pump ideal...

Marketing guide: Impact Marketing Consultants Inc.(Adhesives and Sealants Industry)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... According to the fourth edition of the Rauch Guide to the U.S. Adhesives and Sealants Industry, a new 324-page study, adhesives and sealants registered sales of $11.85 billion in 2003, spurred by resumed growth in the economy. During the next...

Label encyclopedia: Labels & Labeling.(RESOURCES)(The Encyclopedia of Labels and Label Technology)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
June 1, 2005... The Encyclopedia of Labels and Label Technology, written by Mike Fairley, covers everything from labeling methods, main security label technologies and materials (including bar codes and RFID) to national and international labeling legislation,...

Pump brochure: Moyno Inc.(RESOURCES)
June 1, 2005... This company has released a new brochure featuring its latest product addition, the Moyno 2000 CC Pump. This pump is designed for municipal and industrial applications where close-coupled configurations are preferred but the robustness of a...

PSA brochure: National Adhesives.(RESOURCES)
June 1, 2005... A new brochure provides a quick reference chart of skin-contact pressure-sensitive adhesives available from National Adhesives. With a quick read-through of this eight-page, full-color brochure, manufacturers of adhesive products used in...

Website update: PICO Chemical Corp.(RESOURCES)(www.picochemical.com)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... PICO has announced an update to its website that will make it easier for customers to find what they need for all of their metalworking, lubricant and cleaner requirements. New information that is now available includes recent PICO-authored...

Publications catalog: Rapra Technology.(RESOURCES)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... This company's new Polymer Publications Catalogue 2005/6 provides details of its extensive list of publications that encompass polymer science, practical processing technology and properties and applications of polymeric materials. Rapra books...

Materials catalog: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics.(RESOURCES)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... This company recently completed a comprehensive catalog that includes new grades of Meldin[R] Polyimide and High Performance Thermoplastics Materials. Meldin, the most complete range of polyimide and engineered thermoplastic materials...

Lead-free website: Speedline Technologies Inc.(RESOURCES)(www.speedlinetech.com/lead_free)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Speedline has launched a new website to serve as a resource in the worldwide move to lead-free SMT manufacturing. Entitled "Are You Ready for the Transition to Lead-Free Manufacturing?" the new site includes the following reference areas: Why...

Website update: Techfilm Corp.(RESOURCES)(www.techfilm.com)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... This company has launched its redesigned website, www.techfilm.com, as an educational resource on B-staged adhesive films and preforms. These partially cured, 100%-solid adhesives are an alternative to liquid adhesives and solders for highly...

Ask Dr. Dave.
June 1, 2005... QUESTION: Can you recommend epoxy hardeners that are suitable for formulating adhesives and impregnation resins for high-performance composites? We need a system that has good pot stability after mixing but will also cure rapidly at...