As industries shift toward sustainability, the demand for environmentally responsible adhesives and sealants is increasing — driven by regulatory pressures, end-user expectations, and corporate initiatives. As demand grows, manufacturers are seeking materials that reduce carbon footprints without compromising performance. Biobased polymers, which can form the backbone of modern adhesive and sealant formulations, are poised as […]
The RS8 Airless Pump Filler from ProSys Fill LLC operates at speeds of up to 35 airless pumps per minute and features a compact eight-station indexing dial designed for maximum efficiency and versatility, enabling the seamless filling and closing of a wide range of pump styles and sizes up to two inches in diameter. This […]
The American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) announced that applications for the 2025 Polyurethane Innovation Award are now being accepted through June 19, 2025. The award recognizes companies and individuals whose vision and perseverance introduced industry-leading new products, technologies, and initiatives to the marketplace. The award will be presented at the […]
Folding cartons are considered sustainable packaging solutions for numerous everyday products – whether breakfast cereals, electronic goods, medicines, or perfume. Made of paper and cardboard, folding boxes save resources when produced and are biodegradable and easy to recycle. However, there remain challenges in producing environmentally friendly adhesives. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer […]
Polyphenylene polymethylene polyisocyanate (pMDI) has been widely used as a binder in the commercial production of wood composites such as oriented strand board (OSB). pMDI provides various physical and mechanical properties to the composite material and enhances its processability. Improved processability may include, for example, shorter pressing cycle times, which result in increased productivity. These […]
From the ancient Egyptians using starch-based adhesives to bond papyrus to crude handmade nuts and bolts used during the Middle Ages, bonding techniques have evolved to enable humans to safely take flight into Earth’s atmosphere and beyond. But what kind of materials are required to bond massive structures that can effectively withstand extreme conditions? Aircraft […]
Engineered to handle the most demanding high-viscosity and high-shear applications, the ROSS line of Multi Shaft Mixers is an excellent choice for chemicals, coatings, adhesives, composites, and more. Delivering the mixing efficiency and operational flexibility demanded by a high-volume, high-accuracy production process, the pictured PVM-500-gallon VersaMix is equipped with a heavy-duty 30 HP three-wing anchor […]
Henkel has introduced two next-generation medical grade, cyanoacrylates-based instant adhesives that offer improved safety and performance. The new products are formulated without CMR (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic or Reproductively hazardous) ingredients and are designed to offer increased strength during and after heat cycling. Loctite 4011S and Loctite 4061S are designed to meet the specifications of Loctite 4011 […]
