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Mar 3, 2010 - Epoxy Adhesives in the Automobile Industry

This article will first review the general requirements for adhesives in the auto industry. It will then focus on the two main characteristics of modern epoxy adhesives that provide the greatest value to the industry: cure compatibility with other...
Oct 14, 2009 - Fire Regulations and Transportation Adhesives

This article provides guidance with regard to fire regulations and testing. Focus is on the contribution of the adhesive systems that may be used in constructing the component or system under evaluation. Adhesives often have a secondary but...
May 13, 2009 - Automotive Adhesives in the Peak Oil Era

2008 has been a uniquely volatile year for oil prices. A barrel of crude oil that was worth a record $147 per barrel in July fell in value to $50 by the beginning of December. Both high and low prices are indicative of current trends that are...
Feb 4, 2009 - Adhesive Use in Auto Industry Increases - Just as the Market Tanks

Adhesives have revolutionized the way automobiles have been designed and built. Adhesives are used to assemble metal, glass, plastics, rubber, and a variety of other materials during the manufacture of automobiles. They are routinely used in both... (1 Member Reaction)
Oct 1, 2008 - Pre-Applied Adhesives for Structural Applications

Most pre-applied adhesives are pressure sensitive adhesives that do not require application of heat by the end-user. These adhesives are noted for their convenience and relatively consistent bond quality. The use of pre-applied structural adhesives,...
Mar 26, 2008 - Sprayable Adhesives for Ease of Application

Thin adhesive films can be tricky to apply, but sprays can be a user-friendly means of doing so. However, conventional adhesive compositions are not always suited to this - and even if they are, it often takes lots of volatile solvents to propel them...
Nov 28, 2007 - Hot Melt Sealants

The sealants industry has seen significant changes in recent years. Many of these changes are the result of demands from new substrates or for improved performance characteristics. However, some of the more rewarding changes have been due to demands...
Jul 4, 2007 - Reducing Automotive Noise with Pressure Sensitive Adhesives

Automotive manufacturers and tiered suppliers are constantly searching for faster and better ways to manufacture cars and subcomponents while reducing weight and decreasing costs. Historically, automobiles assembled exclusively with mechanical...
Jul 5, 2006 - Structural Adhesives in Over-the-Road Applications

The automotive industry has a wide variety of applications for adhesives and sealants. Nonstructural applications dominate, and they include all interior trim and much of the exterior trim such as side molding, wheel covering emblems, front and rear...
Jun 21, 2006 - Adhesive and Sealants in the New Alternative Energy Market

Fuel cells represent the latest and, perhaps, the most rewarding of alternative energy technologies. The fuel cell is a power generation system in which hydrogen (H2) is used as a fuel source. The hydrogen can be extracted from fractionated...

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