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New Two Component Composite Filling Meter

Nordson has launched a new family of light and easily-mounted systems for dispensing small volumes (ranging from 0.05 cc to 25 cc) of composite fillers and other similar materials. According to the company, the newest member of the Nordson Sealant Equipment Micro-Meter 2K family, the easily assembled dual linear servo, two component D2K meter, is aimed… Continue reading New Two Component Composite Filling Meter

New US Air Force Approved Aircraft Primer Fights Rust and Enhances Parts Topcoat Adhesion

After years of collaboration with the US Air Force in the development of Aerocon aerospace electrocoat primer, PPG’s weapon against rust, and source of enhanced topcoat adhesion for aircraft parts, is a couple of large steps closer to full take-off. The latest of these steps was the Air Force’s announcement that the primer qualified for… Continue reading New US Air Force Approved Aircraft Primer Fights Rust and Enhances Parts Topcoat Adhesion

New Caulking Gun Features Drip Control and Adjustable Thrust Ratios

Irion-America, LLC, manufacturer of DELTA Caulking Guns introduced their new “XPtechnology.’ drip control‘ caulking gun with adjustable thrust ratios – 12:1 or 25:1. The company reports that the new equipment is ideal for trade professionals and when set to a 12:1 thrust ratio, the gun dispenses standard materials such as acrylic, latex, and silicone caulks or… Continue reading New Caulking Gun Features Drip Control and Adjustable Thrust Ratios

New Research Training Program Created to Solve Adhesives’ Aversion to Water and Wet Environments

Ten leading European academic and industrial research institutes operating in the underwater adhesion field have partnered in the development of an interdisciplinary training program. This is aimed at boosting research efforts into finding out why the adhesive functions of aquatic organisms like mussels and caddisfly remain unchanged underwater, while adhesive materials tend to fail after… Continue reading New Research Training Program Created to Solve Adhesives’ Aversion to Water and Wet Environments

New Conductive Epoxy for Space-Environment Assembly

Master Bond has expanded its range of adhesives which have passed the NASA low outgassing test with a new two-component silver-filled conductive epoxy, EP21TDCS-LO, aimed at dealing with harsh conditions like temperature and pressure extremes experienced in space-environment assemblies. According to Master Bond, electromechanical assemblies in this sort of environment  rely strongly on how robust… Continue reading New Conductive Epoxy for Space-Environment Assembly

H.B. Fuller Streamlines its Adhesives Production Operation

Operational as an adhesives and sealant manufacturer for almost 130 years, H.B. Fuller,  has decided to make a big change as it enters the third decade of the 21st Century by realigning its operations at St Paul’s in Minnesota in order to speed up development and delivery of its wide range of adhesives and sealants.… Continue reading H.B. Fuller Streamlines its Adhesives Production Operation

Dyson Patent Applications Offer Hints At Its Electric SUV

Recent release by Dyson of three patent applications it lodged 18 months ago with the US Patents Office not revealed many specifics with regard to the electric vehicle the company plans to launch in 2021. Electric car assembly suppliers, including those in the adhesives and sealants industry, will have to continue to wait for details… Continue reading Dyson Patent Applications Offer Hints At Its Electric SUV