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H.B. FULLER
Adhesive for Natural-Based Disposable Hygiene Products
H.B. Fuller has launched Full-Care™ 5885, an ECO PASSPORT-certified cotton bonding hygiene construction adhesive solution, to meet industry’s growing demand for natural-based hygiene articles. The company reports that the new adhesive addresses increasing demand for more natural-based products.
Cotton and viscose swell when wet, making them more challenging to bond. In response, H.B Fuller developed Full-Care 5885, a high wet-strength adhesive that allows manufacturers to switch to natural substrates like 100% cotton and viscose without having to significantly increase coat weight.
WACKER CHEMIE AG
Bio-Based Silicone Sealant
With its ELASTOSIL® eco brand now launched in Europe, Wacker is offering products manufactured using bio-based methanol to silicone sealant suppliers. The new brand is based on the REDcert2 standard, which confirms the traceability of renewable raw materials across WACKER’s entire production process.
ELASTOSIL eco is WACKER’s first approach to encompass and compensate all fossil-based raw materials and additives in the product formulation by using bio-based methanol. To qualify, the purchased bio-methanol has to be obtained from certified sustainable sources. Raw material volumes needed for manufacturing undergo regular audits as part of an annual recertification process.
PANACOL
Acrylic Potting Compound for Piezoceramics
Panacol has expanded its portfolio of dual-curing acrylic adhesives with the introduction of Vitralit® UD 8052 F, which was developed for piezo actuators and sensors. According to the company, the new adhesive possesses a particularly high tear resistance for bonding ceramics and plastics.
Vitralit UD 8052 F is a low-viscosity, one-component UV-curable adhesive. It is jettable, transparent, and fluoresces under UV light. Customized versions with different colors are available to facilitate improved process control. Its jet dispense capability makes high units-per-hour values achievable, making Vitralit UD 8052 F an ideal choice for consumer electronics applications.
DIGITAL LIGHT LAB
LED Curing Panel
Digital Light Lab has introduced its AccuCure scalable LED curing panel. The new 12 x 12-in. LED panel can be tiled and joined together to fit the desired width and length of any production line or curing tunnel.
The company reports that near-seamless edges produce high uniformity at any distance, and built-in forced-air cooling ensures a longer LED lifespan. In addition, easy integration involves simple plug in and turn on functionality. This AccuCure panel is available in several different wavelengths, including 285, 365, 400, 420, 435, and 445 nm, among others. Custom sizes are also available.
DELO
Liquid Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives
DELO has developed two liquid pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) that reportedly have similar properties to double-sided adhesive tapes. According to the company, DELO PHOTOBOND PS4130 and DELO KATIOBOND PS6372 can be dispensed easily and join components accurately with pressure. Components can then be handled immediately in a fully automated process.
DELO reports that its liquid PSAs offer an advantage over tapes because they are dispensed in liquid form directly onto the component and then irradiated by UV light. Since the adhesives reach their initial strength immediately after the second component is pressed on, the bonded assembly can be processed directly and without any fixing devices.
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MAY 2021
