Adhesives & Sealants Industry articles from November 2004

Adhesives & Sealants Industry archives from November 2004

Notes from the road.(Editor's Memo)(Editorial)
November 1, 2004... These past couple months, I've had the opportunity to attend a number of adhesives and sealants conferences and exhibits, all of which met or exceeded my expectations. The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC)'s Tape University 101:...

ASTM International.(Company News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... ASTM INTERNATIONAL, West Conshohocken, PA, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China (SAC). The MOU will enhance the ability of each organization to support the...

Charles Ross & Son Co.(Company News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... CHARLES ROSS & SON C0., Hauppauge, NY, has announced an agreement that will allow Bectochem, Mumbai, India, to manufacture select Ross products under license. Bectochem services similar markets to Ross, and specializes in custom and sanitary...

The Dow Chemical Co.(Company News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... THE DOW CHEMICAL CO., Midland, MI, has announced plans to upwardly adjust the nameplate capacity of its Stade, Germany, propylene oxide plant to 590 kilotons per annum (1.3 billion lbs), which represents a more than 7% increase over the 550...

IPC[R].(Company News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... IPC[R] has relocated from Northbrook to Bannockburn, IL. The new office is located at 3000 Lakeside Dr., Suite 309 S, Bannockburn, IL 60015, approximately nine miles north of the previous office.

International Specialty Products Inc. (ISP).(Company News)
November 1, 2004... INTERNATIONAL SPECIALTY PRODUCTS INC. (ISP), Wayne, NJ, has announced an expansion of the T.H. HILSON CO.'s sales territory for ISP's BIOTREND[R] Industrial Biocides to include Minnesota, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota, Northern Illinois,...

Johnson Polymer LLC, Sturtevant, WI, has made a strategic capital investment in CODACO, Rochester, NY.(Company News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... JOHNSON POLYMER LLC, Sturtevant, WI, has made a strategic capital investment in CODACO, Rochester, NY. The agreement includes strategic initiatives between the two organizations concerning the development and production of radio frequency (RF)...

Sartomer Co.(Company News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... SARTOMER CO., Exton, PA, has announced that it will operate in Japan on an independent basis as Sartomer Japan Inc. under the direction of Masa Fukuda, the company's general manager for Japan.

Speedline Technologies Inc.(Company News)(Tamura FA System Corp)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... SPEEDLINE TECHNOLOGIES INC., Franklin, MA, has entered into a new sales and marketing alliance with Tamura FA System Corp. for the Japanese market. Under the terms of the alliance, Tamura will market Speedline's Accuflex and AP Excel stencil...

Sulzer Quadro Systems.(Company News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... SULZER QUADRO SYSTEMS has moved its offices to 30-40 Corbett Way, Eatontown, NJ 07724; phone (732) 542-8454; fax (732) 542-8455.

Venture Tape.(Company News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... VENTURE TAPE, Rockland, MA, has introduced a novel inventory management and shipping program designed to help customers reduce their inventory levels. The new stock program offers a mix of double-coated and transfer film products, and will trim...

KRATON Polymers.(People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The Board of Directors of KRATON Polymers, Houston, appointed one of its members, GEORGE B. GREGORY, CEO of the company. Gregory comes to KRATON from KoSa, one of the world's largest producers of polyester resins, fibers and intermediates,...

Grace Performance Chemicals.(People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Grace Performance Chemicals, Cambridge, MA, has named MICHAEL S. RICHARDSON Worldwide Quality Assurance manager for its Darex business unit. Darex is a leading supplier of can and closure sealants and coatings to the packaged food and beverage...

DYMAX Corp.(People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... DYMAX Corp., Torrington, CT, has announced the appointment of DARRELL RIPLEY to the position of managing director of its Asian Sales and Operations.

Acme-Hardesty Co.(People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... JOSEPH P. SPEESE has been named president of Acme-Hardesty Co., Blue Bell, PA. As president, Speese will be responsible for the direction and coordination of all activities throughout the organization in an effort to meet and exceed the...

Henkel announces sovereign acquisition.(Announcement)
November 1, 2004... Henkel Corp., a U.S. affiliate or Henkel KGaA, Dusseldorf, Germany, has agreed to acquire Chicago-based Sovereign Specialty Chemicals Inc. Sovereign is a leading American supplier of specialty adhesives, sealants and assembly adhesives with...

Calendar.(Company News)(Calendar)
November 1, 2004... NOVEMBER 2004 7-11 PACK EXPO International 2004; Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI); McCormick Place; Chicago; (703) 243-8555, expo@pmmi.org, www.packexpo.com 8-9 IPC/FED International Conference on Embedded Passive...

Magnolia Plastics founder dies.(Obituary)(Obituary)
November 1, 2004... Magnolia Plastics Inc., Chamblee, GA, recently announced the death of its founder, Don C. Wells, on Sept. 11. Wells was 82. Wells established Magnolia Plastics in 1957 after a distinguished career with Monsanto Chemical Co. and Shell...

Price adjustments.(Company News)(Illustration)
November 1, 2004... PRICE ADJUSTMENTS COMPANY PRODUCT INCREASE The Dow Chemical Co., Pure and polymeric MDI 10 cents/lb Midland, MI products The Dow Chemical Co., Tripropylene glycol...

Chemical vs. mechanical: a look at the growing number of applications where epoxy adhesives have replaced or augmented mechanical fasteners.
November 1, 2004... Almost from Magnolia's founding in 1957, our customers have looked to benefit from the advantages chemical fastening offers over mechanical fastening. In the case of Magnolia, the chemical has been formulating epoxy adhesives. One of the first...

Natural-based adhesives for packaging and converting: from stone age technology to what's new.
November 1, 2004... Although other adhesive technologies and forms, such as hot melts, have taken some market share in recent years, natural-based waterborne adhesives are still very popular, are growing in volume and will be used for many years to come. They are...

The sweet spot: no holes in labeling program at Krispy Kreme.(Cover Story)
November 1, 2004... The doughnut maker's box labels go round and round but--they always end up in exactly the right place, thanks to a custom labeling solution. How fast do production lines have to go? When those production lines are carrying Krispy Kreme...

End-user events.(End-User Education)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... ASC sponsored a three-hour session entitled "Adhesives in Assembly: Delivering Superior Form + Function" at Assembly Tech Expo 2004 on September 29th in Rosemont, IL. invited ASC speakers included David Nick, DPNA International; Ed Fisher,...

ASC sponsors IDS Packaging 2005.(End-User Education)
November 1, 2004... ASC is sponsoring the IDS Packaging 2005 online conference, exhibition and tradeshow. The conference will be held from January 17-February 4, 2005 and can be accessed at www.industrypackaging.com. ASC member organizations can exhibit at IDS for...

The adhesive and sealant market in the Americas.(Market Information)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Dave Nick of DPNA International, Inc., presented on the stale of the adhesive and sealant industry in North & South America at the ASC Fall Convention. He provided insights on regional trends and highlighted areas of end-use market growth. This...

ASC Education Foundation Hosts PSA Short Course.(Industry Training)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... ASC's Education Foundation hosted its Fundamentals of Pressure Sensitive Adhesives in Cincinnati on November 10-11. Drs. Dave Dillard, John Dillard and Tom Ward of Virginia Tech; Al Schultz of Rohm and Haas and Al Everaerts of 3M lectured on...

Spring 2005 Caulks & Sealants Short Course.(Industry Training)
November 1, 2004... The Caulks & Sealants Short Course will be co-located with the 2005 ASC Spring Convention in Columbus. Topics will include discussion of sealant chemistries, testing and formulating considerations, emerging technologies and regulatory overview....

Fall Convention draws over 300 industry decision-makers.(Professional Development)(Royal Adhesives & Sealants)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... In late September, over 300 industry professionals gathered in Pittsburgh for ASC's Fall Convention. Attendees participated in guest speaker sessions and expert panels, networked at social events and observed the newest product and technologies...

Small Business Exec Meeting.(Professional Development)(Addison Resources Group)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... A group of small business member executives participated in the Fall 2004 Small Business Executive Meeting, co-located with the ASC's Fall Convention in Pittsburgh in September. Invited speaker "Fed Gerber, President--Addison Resources Group,...

VA and NH begin action to adopt OTC model consumer rule.(Government Relations)
November 1, 2004... Virginia and New Hampshire are the two latest states to begin taking steps to adopt the Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) model rule for consumer product. The regulation requires reduced volatile organic compound (VOC) limits for a wide range of...

California State Architect targets adhesives and sealants.(Government Relations)(Division of the State Architect (DSA))(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... An obscure agency of the California government--the Division of the State Architect (DSA)--has launched an initiative to regulate building products utilized in California public school construction and public buildings. The program targets a...

New ASC board chair.(ASC Leadership Changes)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... ASC is pleased to announce that Alan R. Longstreet, Group President--North American Adhesives, assumed the role of ASC's board chair effective September 21st. His term will run through September 2006. He replaces Lawrence T. Owen, VP Business...

New ASC president.(ASC Leadership Changes)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... At the Annual Membership Meeting held at the Fall Convention, Al Longstreet announced that Larry Sloan will succeed Richard Barry as ASC's next president in January 2005. Longstreet praised Barry for his strong leadership, and presented him...

2005 calendar of events.(Calendar)
November 1, 2004... 2005 Spring Convention and Exposition April 17-20, 2005 Hyatt Regency Columbus Columbus, OH Caulks & Sealants Short Course April 17-18, 2005 at ASC 2005 Spring Convention Columbus, OH Summer Leadership...

Clay/polymer nanocomposite for pressure-sensitive adhesives.
November 1, 2004... Nanotechnology refers to the research and development of materials that contain structures or features that have at least one length scale ranging from molecular to approximately 100 nm, and which exhibit improved or novel properties that are...

Product recovery using pigs.
November 1, 2004... Process plants deal with the same directives any industry faces--maximizing production and minimizing costs. Every ounce of taw materials--as well as the final product--should end up in a container ready to be sold. The product left in the pipe...

Pump progress: innovations in progressing cavity pump designs provide significant performance advantages in adhesive and sealant applications.
November 1, 2004... In today's competitive marketplace, process efficiency, reduced downtime and extended equipment service life can make a difference in profitability levels. Selection of the proper pumping equipment is key in optimizing process efficiency in the...

Polyester black dispersions: Plasticolors Inc.(Raw Materials)
November 1, 2004... This company's line of polyester black dispersions was designed with an assortment of characteristics to suit individual specifications. Pigments with brown or blue undertones are formulated into the dispersions, providing a unique black color...

Packaging film: Rollprint Packaging Products Inc.(Raw Materials)
November 1, 2004... NutraSeal is a packaging film that offers sensitive nutraceuticals moisture vapor barrier in a transparent structure, The NutraSeal composite features an aluminum-oxide-coated polyester film that is coextrusion coated with a blended polyolefin...

Pigment dispersant: Troy Corp.(Raw Materials)
November 1, 2004... Troysperse 90W is a high performance universal pigment dispersant for both aqueous and solvent systems It acts as a dispersant and wetting agent and can enhance the properties of many products and applications. including architectural and...

Machinable instant metal: Cotronics Corp.(Formulated Adhesives)
November 1, 2004... Bond-It[TM] 7056AL repairs with the speed of instant glue and provides a solid 450[degrees]F metallic aluminum layer. This product machines with ease with no odors or sticky fingers--just dispense, mix and apply 7056AL adheres to smooth, rough...

Polyurethanes: Harvin Reaction Technology.(Formulated Adhesives)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... This company now offers a line of polyurethane elastomers, foams and adhesives specifically designed for use in automotive, transportation, industrial, and residential filtration applications, These materials are used as gaskets and...

Surface transfer tape: Lamart Corp.(Formulated Adhesives)
November 1, 2004... Transfer Tape 1102-60 is a 5 mil transfer tape that bonds readily to even the roughest surface. 1102-60 has demonstrated a minimum 180[degrees] peel and loop tack values of 55 oz./in and 32 oz./in., respectively. This durable tape, which...

Hot-melt PSA: National Adhesives.(Formulated Adhesives)
November 1, 2004... DURO-TAK[R] 34-429A is a hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive that delivers an optical clarity unique among hot melt PSAs. This quality helps keep clear film labels, overlays and decals looking crisp and clean throughout the life of the end...

Instant adhesive: Permabond.(Formulated Adhesives)
November 1, 2004... Permabond 2011 adhesive is designed to bond plastics, rubber, ceramics and metal. It is best suited for applications that required a high viscosity for ease of dispensing, or to facilitate gap-filling. Thin bond lines will cure almost...

Thixotropic epoxy: Tra-Con.(Formulated Adhesives)
November 1, 2004... TRA-BOND 2111 is a thixotropic epoxy designed for industrial adhesive, staking, laminating, repair and manufacturing applications. This two part adhesive system has a long pot life and is ideal for applications where good wetting, non sag,...

Clear duct tape: Tyco Adhesives.(Formulated Adhesives)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Made of polyethylene, Nashua[R] Clear Duct Tape features an acrylic adhesive system to make repairs less visible in and around the home, workplace, and jobsite, The tape is easy to unwind, tear and apply, and conforms easily to both smooth and...

Meter-mix system: Ashby Cross.(Equipment)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The GP80 meter-mix system was developed for dispensing applications such as potting, bonding, encapsulating, molding, cartridge filling and other projects where two part materials are used The unit has a simple design based upon two gear meters...

Electrochemistry meters: Biochrom Ltd.(Equipment)
November 1, 2004... This company has announced a new range of WPA pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen and turbidity meters. Able to be used in many applications and environments, these new instruments from the WPA range of products perform in all situations from...

Disperser: Charles Ross and Son Co.(Equipment)
November 1, 2004... The Ross PowerMix is ideally suited for the dispersion of minor ingredients into a major carrier The unit includes two separate agitation systems within one mixer. A powerful planetary blade revolves in combination with a separate high-speed...

Dispense system: DTIC Dispensing Technologies.(Equipment)
November 1, 2004... The EZ-mix[R] VR Variable Ratio Meter-Mix Dispenser System is a piston-based, user-programmable positive displacement system that provides fully repeatable shots with 0.1 cc accuracy. Featuring Constant-Flow[TM] technology, which eliminates...

Dispensing valve: Liquid Control.(Equipment)
November 1, 2004... The 1053 Micro Melt precision valve uses proven rod displacement metering technology, providing extreme flow rate repeatability and accuracy from part to part. Depending on metering rod selection, the valve is capable of dispensing volumes from...

Grinder: Moyno Inc.(Equipment)
November 1, 2004... The Moyno[R] Series 4 Annihilator[TM] grinder, a twin-shaft, solids-reduction unit, is now equipped with patented spacer cutters for improved cutting efficiency, providing more than double the cutting edges of other grinders This series of...

Sift-proof guns: Nordson Corp.(Equipment)
November 1, 2004... SureSeal non-contact, sift proof guns feature a high-speed, high-flow module design that optimizes adhesive pattern flexibility and improves adhesive use by 25-50% compared to traditional pneumatic sift-proof guns Pattern flexibility is...

Solenoid valves: Parker Fluid Control Division.(Equipment)
November 1, 2004... Solenoid Valves from the new Valve Actuation Series are ideally suited for applications in which solenoid valves must predictably and reliably actuate the movement of larger process valves to control the flow of liquids or gases All Valve...

Silanes website: Dow Corning.(Resources)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... A new website from Dow Coming provides product, application and solution information on a range of silanes, which can be used as adhesion promoters, coupling agents, crosslinking agents, hydrophobers, and surface modifiers Customers can explore...

Website: Hoover Materials Handling Group.(Resources)
November 1, 2004... This company has launched a new website that enables users to purchase spare parts and accessories online. Users can order intermediate bulk container and dry material handling spare parts and accessories 24 hours a day, 7 days a week The site...

CD-ROM catalog: Netzsch Inc.(Resources)
November 1, 2004... The third version of the NEMO[R] Progressing Cavity Pumps Catalog on CD-ROM offers customers easy-to-navigate descriptions of a complete line of progressing cavity pumps, geometries, accessories and manufacturing capabilities, Also included...

Product catalog: Sartomer Co.(Resources)
November 1, 2004... A new 60 page catalog provides typical physical and chemical properties data for hundreds of Sartomer products, including liquid and metallic monomers, oligomers, photoinitiators, SMA[R] resins, Norsolene[R] hydrocarbon resins, Krasol[R]...

Firestop products.(Product & Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... ACCUMETRIC LLC Accumetric LLC has introduced the following new Firestop Products: BOSS 136 fire/smoke stop sealant--non-combustible. can be used for virtually all through penetration applications; Boss 139 fire mortar--non-combustible,...

Product development and testing solutions.(Product & Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... 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)
November 1, 2004... 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...

Knock out foam.(Product & Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... AIR PRODUCTS Air Products' Gemini surfactant, EnviroGem[R] AD01, demonstrates outstanding knockdown foam control and antifoaming properties in waterborne adhesives. The unique molecular defoaming properties of the EnviroGem AD01 surfactant...

Blending/dispersion blades.(Product & Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... CONN & CO. The Conn Blades are the only blending/dispersion blades that provide true pumping action for complete material circulation. The ITT style is the most aggressive. The IT style provides the same superior pumping but is gentle...

Max Machinery Inc.(Product & Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... Flow Meter catalog covers meters for per shot measurement, up to 10" meters used for the manufacturing of hot melt adhesives. The CD-ROM includes an interactive product selector that only requires the engineer to draw his flow range and...

High viscosity mixing.(Product & Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... CHARLES ROSS & SON COMPANY The Ross Double Planetary Mixer with patented HV Blades handles viscosities of up to 8 million centipoise, going far beyond the performance of ordinary double planetary mixers. This HV blade design often...

Imass, Inc.(Product & Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... The TL-2200 peel/release/friction tester covers testing speeds from 6 to 1500 inches per minute. Its higher speed capabilities make it useful in release property measurements. It also satisfies test specifications from PSTC, ASTM, AFERA, FINAT...

Merlin Packaging Technologies Dual Cartridge Systems.(Product & Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... These systems are designed primarily for 1:1, 2:2, 4:1 and 10:1 parts-by-volume ratios. Capacities range from 50ml to 1500ml. Cartridges may be used at different times while only replacing the static mixing nozzle. System advantages: precise...

NuSil Technology.(Product & Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... NuSil Technology's white papers and technical information provide users with information and data beyond the basic product statistics. The company's white papers relate products to actual uses through an investigation of the chemistry and...

Pressure Sensitive Tape Council.(Product & Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... TEST METHODS FOR PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE TAPES www.pste.org PSTC is dedicated to providing the industry with useful tools and resources. The 14th edition of Test Methods offers step-by-step instructions on proven procedures, including...

PATTI coatings adhesion tester.(Product & Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... 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...

Precision Converting.(Product & Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... Precision Converting will become your partner in productivity, cost-reduction efficiency and product-packaging innovation. At your request, our team will quickly put our expertise to work for you There are no requests too small or production...

Self-cleaning adhesive filter.(Product & Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2004... RUSSELL FINEX INC. This company offers a range of high capacity filters designed to accurately remove oversize contamination from adhesives and sealants, thus ensuring final products meet precise specifications. Continuous, self cleaning...

Ask Dr. Dave.
November 1, 2004... QUESTION: I have many questions about the basic chemistry of anaerobic adhesives, but the most important one is this: if these adhesives are really anaerobic, why don't they cure during their manufacture when a vacuum is pulled on them? ...