Editorials - Building & Construction - Channels Omnexus 4 Adhesives

Dec 3, 2012 - Durability of Epoxy-Concrete Adhesive Joints in the Civil Infrastructure
The objective of this editorial is to summarize the history of epoxy adhesives in concrete infrastructure applications and to provide some light on...
Oct 27, 2010 - Changing Needs in the Building and Construction Sector
This editorial describes trends that are currently taking place in the building and construction sector. These trends are likely to provide the... (1 Member Reaction)
Sep 29, 2010 - MS Construction Sealants
This editorial reviews the advantages of silylated polyether (MS) construction sealants. There are several advantages of MS sealants relative to... (1 Member Reaction)
Feb 3, 2010 - Overmolding – Adhesion without Adhesives
Today’s editorial discusses the process of overmolding. Overmolding allows two different materials to be combined into one part without adhesives to...
Dec 9, 2009 - Animal, Vegetable or Mineral?
This editorial looks at natural feedstock as a source of adhesives. These bioadhesives have contributed substantially to the growth of the adhesive...
Aug 5, 2009 - Market Drivers, Issues, and Innovations
This editorial examines the issues that are driving innovation and sales in the adhesives and sealants market. Several of the major trends in the... (1 Member Reaction)
Apr 15, 2009 - Reduce Energy Use to Save Cost and Preserve the Environment
There are multiple ways in which one can be friendly to the environment. This editorial discusses how the adhesives end-user can become "green"...
Jan 21, 2009 - The MSDS – What it Contains and What it Doesn’t
The MSDS is designed to provide both workers and emergency personnel with the proper procedures for handling and working with a particular substance.
Apr 16, 2008 - The Many Stakeholders in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry
There are a quite a few stakeholders in the adhesives and sealants industry. Today's editorial looks at some of the companies and groups that rely on...
Feb 20, 2008 - The Overlapping Functionality of Adhesives and Sealants
Adhesives and sealants often provide multiple functions for the end-user. These functions often overlap, blurring the boundaries between the two.
Nov 28, 2007 - Warpage in Adhesive Joints
This editorial will look at the causes of warpage in adhesive joints and possible remedies. Warpage does not generally mean bond failure, but it... (1 Member Reaction)
Aug 22, 2007 - Controlling Stress in Adhesive Joints
This week's editorial looks at stresses that can occur within adhesive joints. They not only degrade the strength of the joint but also can actually...
Aug 9, 2006 - Uh-Oh, It's Hurricane Season Again!
It is hurricane time again, and these fierce storms provide a challenging environment for adhesives and sealants. Today's editorial takes a quick look...
May 29, 2006 - A Short History of Adhesives and Sealants
Development efforts supporting adhesives and sealants are directed to optimizing the manufacturing and assembly processes...
May 29, 2006 - Multitasking Adhesives
This week's editorial looks at the concept of multitasking. Not as we all have become to know (and possibly fear) it - as a mechanism for getting more...
May 19, 2006 - Sealant Classifications
The methods by which sealants are classified are somewhat similar to adhesives, but specific methods of classification have been developed over the...
May 4, 2005 - My Visit to JEC COMPOSITES Show, April 5 to 7 , 2005
This was again a very good show, which gathered more than 800 exhibitors and 23000 visitors from the whole world, mostly European and American but...