The Norwegian Navy minesweeper uses Araldite 2015 epoxy adhesive from Huntsman Advanced Materials to bond fiberglass-reinforced polyester panels to metal substrates in the ship's hull and stiffeners.

For medical device manufacturers, selecting the right adhesives and developing the correct bonding procedures—including surface preparation, adhesive dispensing, and curing—are critical parameters in ...

A review of the use of adhesives for device assembly, focusing on optical radiation curing using UV light. by B. G. Yacobi, Chris Le Conte, Kevin Davis, and Manfred Hubert New equipment, such as the ...

Nanostructured adhesives are a novel technology that incorporates nanoscale materials like nanoparticles or nano-fillers to enhance adhesion and other key properties. Image Credit: noprati ...

When a load is applied, the stress is evenly distributed across the entire bond region. However, when spot welding or mechanical fasteners are used, the stress is highly concentrated in a few ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The adhesive-bonding method used to secure heat-resistant ceramic tiles to the body of the Space Shuttle Columbia is known for its inability to withstand high temperatures, and should ...

There are a variety of test methods that characterize the properties of adhesive bonds between two similar or dissimilar material layers. The differences between the methods relate to the stress ...

Fasteners always will have a place in manufacturing assembly, but one of the Holy Grails of composites manufacturing is adhesive joinery that eliminates mechanical fasteners. Relieved of fastener ...

Nearly every industry uses adhesives in some way, shape, or form. However, transportation industries—including aerospace, automotive, and marine manufacturers—are leading the pack in adopting the ...

There are a variety of high performance adhesives for the assembly of composite products available in the market today. The key reason for this is the increase in demand for composites that are ...