Issue #27 - Next-Gen Acrylic Adhesives
06/14/2017
May 31, 2017
Next-Gen Acrylic Adhesive Technology
by John E. Hill, PhD, Principal Scientist - LORD Corp
Acrylic adhesives offer the advantages of increased cost efficiencies, better aesthetics and improved impact resistance. New acrylic technology has been developed that offers superior lap shear strength, high elongation and high bake resistance combined with excellent failure mode across difficult-to-bond metals.
Pictogram Puzzle
A puzzle describing related products, applications, etc. The answer can be found at the bottom of the newsletter. Enjoy!
Product Spotlight:
ITW Dynatec manufactures high end, precise hot melt equipment and machinery including supply units, feed systems, and melters, plus bead, slot and spray applicators.
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June 22, 2017
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September 26-28, 2017
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October 24-26, 2017
Rosemont, IL
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Pictogram Puzzle Answer:
Tensile Strength
Tensile strength refers to the performance of a cured adhesive when the bonded substrates are pulled away from the entire joint. Measured in Pounds per Square Inch (psi). Epoxy adhesives are known to have a high tensile strength.