Structural glazing adhesives have become indispensable in modern architecture, enabling the creation of glass façades that marry sleek designs with exceptional load-bearing capabilities. These high-performance materials are subjected to stringent demands for safety, durability, and aesthetics, with only a select few products passing rigorous approval processes to qualify for use. Typically, these adhesives consist of […]
Tesla voluntarily issued a recall of its Tesla Cybertrucks last week in a report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The report cites failure of a structural adhesive used to assemble the vehicles as the cause of the recall, which results in a trim panel detaching from the vehicle, causing a potential […]
To help manufacturers find the right material for their application, Intertronics has launched a structural adhesive selector guide. The guide includes a full overview of five structural adhesive chemistries — methyl methacrylate (MMA), epoxy, polyurethane, UV curing, and cyanoacrylate. It covers 28 materials and their properties, curing and compatibility considerations. The guide is designed to […]
