Adhesives & Sealants Industry articles from November 2008

Adhesives & Sealants Industry archives from November 2008

ADCO Global.(COMPANY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... ADCO GLOBAL, Lincolnshire, IL, has announced that its Kommerling subsidiary has signed agreements with Nanjing High Technology Zone to build and operate a plant in Nanjing, China, to manufacture sealants and adhesives for the construction and...

Altana.(COMPANY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... ALTANA, Wesel, Germany, has signed a contract to acquire the effect pigment business of United States Bronze Powders Inc. (USBP), which comprises the production of copper, bronze and stainless steel pigments, as well as press-ready metallic...

Asymtek.(COMPANY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... ASYMTEK, Carlsbad, CA, recently announced that it has expanded and moved to a new location in Singapore. This larger facility includes a modern lab with a full range of Asymtek dispensing and coating equipment to support customer applications,...

BASF.(COMPANY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... BASF, Charlotte, NC, has named D.H. Litter Co. as an exclusive distributor for BASF Acronal[R], Acronal Optive[R], Butofan[R], Butonal[R], Styrofan[R] and Styronal[R] latex dispersion products sold to the architectural coatings, construction,...

Bayer Materialscience.(COMPANY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE, Leverkusen, Germany, has opened a state-of-the-art production plant with an annual capacity of 20,000 metric tons at its integrated production site in Shanghai for the manufacture of polyurethane dispersions (PUD). The...

CCT.(COMPANY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... CCT has announced the completion of an expansion to its Philadelphia-based manufacturing facility. The new space is designed to increase production capacity and will accommodate recently acquired equipment that features high-speed slitting...

Diamon-Fusion International Inc.(COMPANY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... DIAMON-FUSION INTERNATIONAL INC. (DFI Nanotechnology), San Clemente, CA, was awarded an exclusive contract to apply its Diamon-Fusion[R] nanocoating to the Nike world headquarters building in Beaverton, OR, near Portland. The first phase took...

Extreme Adhesives Inc.(COMPANY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... EXTREME ADHESIVES INC. (formerly Adhesive Engineering & Supply Inc.) has leased a new facility in Raymond, NH, and will relocate all northeast operations from Seabrook, NH, to the new location. Products sold under the Extreme Adhesives brand...

H.B. Fuller Co.(COMPANY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... H.B. FULLER CO., St. Paul, MN, has announced its acquisition of the majority of the assets of Egymelt, a manufacturer and marketer of hot-melt and specialty water-based adhesives headquartered in Cairo, Egypt. The principle assets acquired...

Wolf honored with ASTM International Sealants Hall of Fame Award.(APPLAUSE)
November 1, 2008... Dr. Andreas Wolf, a scientist at Dow Corning GmbH in Wiesbaden, Germany, recently received the Lou Toporcer Hall of Fame Award from ASTM International Committee C24 on Building Seals and Sealants. Wolf was recognized for "distinguished service...

Henkel.(COMPANY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... HENKEL, Dusseldorf, Germany, has announced its inclusion in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) market segment of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World). Just 10% of the 2,500 largest corporations in the world are named to the...

Pregis.(COMPANY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... PREGIS, Deerfield, IL, has announced the opening of its new Innovation Center (IC) in north suburban Chicago. The IC serves as a new developmental "think tank" for the creation of the next generation of protective materials and systems. The IC...

Sartomer Co.(COMPANY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... SARTOMER CO., Exton, PA, recently marked its 40th anniversary of working with R.M. Specialty Chemicals, Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Together, both companies promote photocure monomers, resins and other products used in rubber, adhesive,...

Troy Corp.(COMPANY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... TROY CORP., Florham Park, NJ, was awarded the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Stewardship Award. This award is given to members of the regulated community who are engaged in positive activities that benefit the environment.

Univar Specialties.(COMPANY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... UNIVAR SPECIALTIES, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, has announced that Eastman Chemical Co. has appointed Univar Canada Ltd. as exclusive distributor of its domestic and imported hydrocarbon resin business. The change went into effect Sept. 1.

Dow Automotive.(PEOPLE)
November 1, 2008... Dow Automotive, Auburn Hills, MI, has named DAVID BEM, Ph.D. as its new Global Research & Development (R&D) director. Bem will be responsible for identifying, developing and commercializing new technologies that create sustainable value.

Ok International.(PEOPLE)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] OK International, Garden Grove, CA, has announced the appointment of ERIC CHEN to the position of China sales director. Chen assumes responsibility for overseeing the company's soldering and rework equipment business...

Dow scientist receives 2008 SCI Gordon E. Moore Medal.(APPLAUSE)
November 1, 2008... The Society of Chemical Industry (SCI), American International Group, awarded the fifth SCI Gordon E. Moore Medal to Edmund "Ted" M. Carnahan, a scientist at The Dow Chemical Co. in Freeport, TX. Carnahan was presented the medal at Innovation...

Emerald Specialty Polymers LLC.(PEOPLE)
November 1, 2008... Emerald Specialty Polymers LLC, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, has appointed SARA FARLING as director of its specialty nitrile polymers product line. The appointment coincides with the combination of the company's Nitriles and Polymer Additives divisions....

Bostik Inc.(PEOPLE)
November 1, 2008... [FIGURES OMITTED] Bostik Inc., Middleton, MA, has promoted BRIAN KELLEY to South Region sales managerinits Construction & Distribution (C&D) Division. Formerly the East Region sales manager for Bostik C&D Division's flooring solutions,...

Price adjustments.
November 1, 2008... PRICE ADJUSTMENTS COMPANY PRODUCT INCREASE DATE BASF, Charlotte, Butonal and Butofan 11 cents/wet lb Sept. 15 NC high-solids and medium-solids and ...

BASF: Uwe Liebelt.(PEOPLE)
November 1, 2008... BASF, Charlotte, NC, has named DR. UWE LIEBELT group vice president of its Acrylics and Dispersions business unit in North America. In his new assignment, Liebelt is responsible for BASF's global kaolin clay business, as well as its acrylics...

Surebond Inc.(PEOPLE)
November 1, 2008... Surebond Inc., Madison, WI, has named JOHN POULTNEY as vice president of sales. Poultney's duties include organizing and leading the Surebond sales team, developing and implementing strategic plans for each target market, and contributing to...

Rahn AG.(PEOPLE)
November 1, 2008... Rahn AG, Zurich, Switzerland, has named MATTHEW SHERIDAN as technical sales manager. Sheridan assumes responsibility of sales and technical support management of all products for the U.S. northeastern region.

Cray Valley, Exton, PA.(PEOPLE)
November 1, 2008... Cray Valley, Exton, PA, has named TOM VOLTZ as plant manager of the company's Beaumont, TX, manufacturing facility. In his new position, Voltz will be responsible for all facility operations and safety.

Dorf Ketal Chemical LLC.(PEOPLE)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dorf Ketal Chemical LLC, Houston, has named MAC WOODS as operations and supply chain manager of its U.S. division. In her new position, Woods will oversee all North American logistics for toll manufacturers and...

Calendar.(COMPANY NEWS)(Conference news)(Calendar)
November 1, 2008... NOVEMBER 2008 4-6 Oriented Strand Board: Manufacturing Basics; Wood-Based Composite Center; University of Maine; Orono, ME; www.umaine.edu/conferences 6 Requirements for Power Conversion Devices for the Computer and Telecommunications...

Slow growth, new opportunities: U.S. solvents demand to reach 11.8 billion pounds in 2012.(MARKET TRENDS)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Demand for chemical solvents will rise less than 1% per year to 11.8 billion pounds in 2012. Gains will continue to lag the overall economy as manufacturers of coatings, printing inks and adhesives take strides to...

Motoring ahead: U.S. demand for automotive coatings, adhesives and sealants is expected to reach $5.3 billion in 2012.(MARKET TRENDS)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] U.S. demand for automotive coatings, adhesives and sealants is expected to increase 2.6% annually to $5.3 billion in 2012, with volume reaching 1.6 billion pounds. Coatings will continue to dominate the market,...

NatureFlex[TM] Films: provide the finishing touch.
November 1, 2008... Multi-award-winning Welsh artisan organic flour producer Bacheldre Watermill has chosen Innovia Film's biodegradable and compostable material, NatureFlex[TM], to add the finishing touch to its stylish flour packaging. Previously using a...

Q & A about polyurethane.
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Editor's note: This new feature from Bayer MaterialScience, an industry leader in polyurethane chemistry, will provide formulating help to readers. Their team of experts can help you improve green strength and heat...

Making the case for solventless adhesives: once a fringe player, solventless adhesives have become a workhorse in the laminating industry. Coim's Bill Bricker and Marie Garvens discuss how this happened and why solventless is such an attractive alternative to solvent-based adhesives.(Reprint)
November 1, 2008... In the not-so-distant past, solventless adhesives were reserved for only lowdemand applications, such as candy bar wrappers, bottle labels and snack foods. But lately, solventless has become more than just a fringe option. Solventless adhesives...

Leading the way: Marcel de Wolf has been named CEO of Sartomer Co. In this interview, he discusses new growth opportunities and his plans for the future.(Interview)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Global specialty chemicals manufacturer Sartomer Co. has named Marcel de Wolf as chief executive officer, succeeding Dr. Luigi Colantuoni, who accepted a new assignment with Sartomer's parent company, TOTAL S.A., in...

Benefits of energy curing: energy costs and the environment are hot news items and the focus of political debates worldwide. This article examines some of the benefits that energy curing technologies--specifically electron beam (EB) and ultraviolet light (UV)--can provide the adhesives and sealants industries.
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] OPERATING COSTS With today's increasing utility costs, the relatively low operating cost of using EB and UV technologies offers companies in the adhesives and sealants industry a way of stabilizing their utility...

Formulating UV-curing liquid pressure-sensitive adhesives.(Cover story)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Many formulation factors can influence the performance of UV-curing pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs). Several basic material fundamentals should be considered, including polymer rheology, molecular weight,...

Sealed up: seam sealers grow in acceptance--not only as a solid repair solution, but also for their NVH characteristics.
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Today's vehicles are becoming more complex every year. Fortunately, automobiles are being manufactured to higher quality standards than ever before. As a result, the use of sealers and sound-deadening agents in...

Shine on: Florida sunshine provides free sustainable resource for weathering business.
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DuPont Weathering Systems (DWS) has an infinite supply of its principal raw material--Florida weather. Long recognized as the "gold standard" for testing product durability, southern Florida's climate is used to test...

Dipodal silanes: enhanced substrate adhesion.
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Manufacturing growth opportunities exist in the United States for alternative energy (photovoltaic modules, fuel cells, wind turbines) and medical and healthcare (surgical devices, dental implants and drug delivery)...

Smoke free: insulating foam sealant resists the passage of flame and smoke in residential buildings.(ADVANCING ADHESIVES)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Dow Chemical Co. has introduced GREAT STUFFO Fireblock Insulating Foam Sealant. The distinctive orange foam is used to resist the passage of flame and smoke by sealing service penetrations between floors and...

It's a-glazing: Dow Corning silicones allow blend of design and function to create iconic cultural centers around the world.(ADVANCING ADHESIVES)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Adding to the joy that music and theater brings to cultural patrons--as well as to the cities in which they are located--is a new generation of striking architecture made possible by silicone-glazing technology. "...

Scorch-retarding coagent: Sartomer Co.(RAW MATERIALS)
November 1, 2008... Sartomer Co. has introduced R533R, a scorchretarding version of triallyl isocyanurate (TAIC). This new coagent allows formulators to mitigate the rapid onset of scorch and increase in-process and cure scorch safety while maintaining cured...

Electrically conductive film: Adhesive Research.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ARcare[R] 95000 is a 4.0 mil (0.10 mm), non-tacky, self-supported, electrically conductive polymer film with low Z-axis resistance, a feature that is critical for accurate readings in sensitive medical biosensor and...

Conductive inks and adhesives: Creative Materials.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
November 1, 2008... This company now offers a series of silver conductive inks specifically for the thin-film photovoltaic industry. These products are designed to offer high conductivity and contact resistance along with excellent adhesion to a variety of...

Epoxy potting and casting systems: Cytec Industries.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
November 1, 2008... Cytec Industries Inc. has introduced the CONAP CONAPOXY series, which passes rigorous UL 95 V-A and UL 94 V-O requirements to provide a level of insulation and protection not commonly found in similar potting and casting systems. CONAPOXY...

Gasketing resin: DYMAX.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
November 1, 2008... DYMAX Corp. has announced a new moistureresistant gasketing resin for sealing electrical conduit boxes, appliance housings and critical electronic assemblies and devices. Ultra LightWeld[R] GA-111 is a UV/Visible light-curable form-in-place...

Reclosable fasteners: Fabrico.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
November 1, 2008... This company now offers custom-converted 3M [TM] Scotchmateo reclosable fasteners for assembly and fastening applications. The hookandloop reclosable fastener features stiff hooks that mesh with pliable loops to create a quick and easy closure...

Polyethylene films: FLEXCON.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
November 1, 2008... This company recently introduced its optiFLEX[R] CONFORMmax [TM]s of products featuring V-882 adhesive. This line of products is engineered for semi-squeeze and rigid containers with primary labeling applications with irregular shapes. The...

Matte Films: MACtac Medical Products.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
November 1, 2008... New single-coated, polyethylene-based Acrysure [TM] matte films from MACtac Medical Products include the 1.5-mil TM1015 and the 3.0-mil TM1030, both of which are customizable and offer a variety of capabilities to meet customers' specific...

Decorative labeling technology: National Label Ccompany Inc.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
November 1, 2008... Developed and marketed by National Label Company (NLC), meta-LUX [TM] PS is a decorative technology for pressure-sensitive labeling specifically developed to provide highly reflective metallic decoration of labels. The eye-catching, vibrant and...

Silicone Sealants: WACKER Chemie AG.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
November 1, 2008... To supplement its existing construction sealants range for window construction, door seals and sanitary applications, WACKER has developed three novel silicone sealants: ELASTOSIL[R] 7000 N, ELASTOSIL 8000 N and ELASTOSIL 9000 N. These silicone...

Silicone Sealant: West Development Group.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
November 1, 2008... West Development Group (WDG) now offers WDG 7-702 R2R [TM] Silicone Sealant for use with its System 14 [TM] roof system. WDG's 7-702 Silicone Sealant is ideal for waterproofing flashing joints, coping stone joints, expansion joints, flashing...

Complete dispensing catalog.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Shoecase)
November 1, 2008... EFD's product catalog provides detailed information on their complete dispensing product line for applying adhesives, lubricants, sealants, solder pastes and other assembly fluids in accurate, repeatable amounts. Controlled fluid application...

Introducing One Click Water Determination [TM].(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Shoecase)
November 1, 2008... METTLER TOLEDO announces the introduction of its new Titration Compact line for simple and secure Karl Fischer titration. Water determination has never been easier with solvent exchange, drift determinations, sample runs and sample series all...

Paintable Polymer Sealant: White Lightning.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
November 1, 2008... White Lightning[R], a provider of high-performing caulks and sealants, has announced the addition of MaXimus [R] All-Purpose Paintable Polymer Sealant, a premium, paintable polymer sealant, to its line of all-purpose caulks and sealants....

Software: Brookfield Engineering Laboratories.(EQUIPMENT)
November 1, 2008... This company's new TexturePro CT Software is specifically designed for use with the new CT3 Analyzer, which connects directly to any USB port on a user's computer. The program allows users to collect data and perform detailed data analysis on...

Mixer: Charles Ross & Son Co.(EQUIPMENT)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Ross PowerMix is ideally suited to mix viscous materials requiring a combination of high- and low-shear mixing and dispersion. The patented PowerMix includes two separate agitation systems within one mixer. A...

Top-Entering Agitator: Chemineer Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Chemineer Model 20 HT/GT agitators are designed for a range of service in the chemical, pharmaceutical, ethanol and biofuels, water and wastewater, FGD, power, and other generalprocess industries. The agitators...

Double-barrel syringes: ConProTec.(EQUIPMENT)
November 1, 2008... ConProTec Inc. has announced the availability of a new line of double-barrel syringes. The new syringe system consists of a manual plunger, a dual cylinder syringe and a static mixer, all designed to work together as an integrated and premium...

Spray nozzle: Delavan Spray Technologies.(EQUIPMENT)
November 1, 2008... This company has introduced a check valve variation in their SDX spray drying nozzles, giving operators drip-free shutoff, saving loss of valuable product and avoiding the need for clean up before processes restart. Manufacturers of...

Automatic spray gun: DeVilbiss.(EQUIPMENT)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new Compact by DeVilbiss [TM] I and X automatic guns are production spray guns suitable for use with automatic and semi-automatic machines. Available for use in all industries, the spray guns have stainless steel...

Visible radiometer: DYMAX Corp.(EQUIPMENT)
November 1, 2008... The new ACCU-CAL [TM] Radiometer from DYMAX is simple to operate and offers repeatable measurement of visible light. The ACCUCAL 50V can measure visible light energy emitted from lightguides (3 mm, 5 mm, and 8 mm), flood systems and conveyors....

Bulk Unloader: EFD INC.(EQUIPMENT)
November 1, 2008... The Rhino[R] Bulk Unloader is a pneumatically operated ratio pump that gives manufacturers who use greases, sealants and other thick assembly fluids an efficient, cost-effective way to dispense these materials directly from their original bulk...

RFID tags: Gao RFID Asset Tracking INC.(EQUIPMENT)
November 1, 2008... This company has added a new series of three compact and cost-effective passive RFID tags for use on metal with optimum performance. The tags' design eliminates most interference from metals and liquids and allows them to function efficiently...

Thermal spot curing system: IRPHOTONICS.(EQUIPMENT)
November 1, 2008... This company recently launched a new type of thermal spot curing system branded under the name iCure [TM]. The first product available in the new series, the iCure AS200 is a revolutionary inline fiber optic system that provides heat by...

Pump: Moyno Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
November 1, 2008... Moyno [R] PowerFlow [TM] Pumps deliver low-shear, airless transfer of adhesives and sealants, handling viscosities to 1,000,000 cps with flow rates to 400 GPM, and pressures to 1,500 psi. Hardened tool steel pumping elements provide long life,...

Dispense nozzles: Nordson Corp.(EQUIPMENT)
November 1, 2008... Nordson Corp.'s Universal SureWrap nozzles accurately apply hot-melt adhesive to elastic strands used for elasticized legs, leg cuffs and waistbands on baby diapers, training pants, and adult incontinence products. Universal SureWrap nozzles...

Dispense valves: Sealant Equipment & Engineering Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
November 1, 2008... Sealant Equipment & Engineering Inc.'s new 2151-482 Series Servo-Mix [TM] Dynamic Mix and Dispense Valves are designed for precise mixing and dispensing of two-component materials in robotic and semi-automatic product assembly processes. The...

Dispensing valves: Tah Industries.(EQUIPMENT)
November 1, 2008... This company has introduced two new valves for dispensing controlled amounts of epoxies, sealants and other two-component materials used in numerous industrial assembly processes. The new 400HF High Flow Valve and the 450RC Recirculating Valve...

Educational Website: The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc.(RESOURCES)
November 1, 2008... The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc. (ASC) recently unveiled a new web portal dedicated to engineers, designers, architects and others who wish to understand the benefits and advantages adhesives and sealants bring to modern product design...

Instructional document: American Architectural Manufacturing Association.(RESOURCES)
November 1, 2008... AAMA 713-08, a voluntary test method for sealants and flashings, has been released by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA). The test method outlined in the eight-page document, titled Voluntary Test Method to Determine...

Website: Apollo Valves.(RESOURCES)(Website overview)
November 1, 2008... Conbraco Industries Inc., parent company of Apollo [TM] Valves, has launched a new website with more downloadable information on the many Apollo product lines. The new site offers visitors easy access to tech sheets, submittal sheets, manuals,...

Security guide: KCI Protection Technologies LLC.(RESOURCES)
November 1, 2008... The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has taken measures to protect Americans from terrorist attacks at facilities across the country that store or utilize dangerous chemicals. These measures, called Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism...

Product Selector Guide: Plastican.(RESOURCES)
November 1, 2008... This company has announced the availability of a new Product Selector Guide to present its extensive line of plastic pails and to facilitate customer choices. Plastican's open-head HDPE pails range in size from 1 to 6 1/2 gallons and can be...

Products Website: Solvay Chemicals Inc.(RESOURCES)(Website overview)
November 1, 2008... Solvay Chemicals Inc. has introduced a new SOLVAir Products website, www.solvair.us, designed specifically for use by the air pollution control industry. The website offers an overview of target pollutants and industries served, as well as...

Ask Dr. Dave.
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] QUESTION: We are assembling and sealing some aluminum parts using an RTV silicone and the adhesion values are inconsistent. Can you offer some suggestions to remedy the problem? ANSWER: There are several possible...