This article will review the types of shrink film products on the market today and anticipate future products and applications. A discussion will be provided on the shrink films most commonly utilized, how the heat shrink film is made, and how it is... (Article)
Unintended epoxy reactions can occur before the main curing reactions. These side-reactions can lead to serious impairment of joint strength. This editorial describes several examples of such reaction mechanisms. (Editorial)
Today's pressure-sensitive adhesives deliver excellent performance – but there is still room for improvement. They already effectively adhere to various substrates, and are relatively easy to re-peel – but that re-peeling could still be made easier.... (Article)
Adhesive formulators are normally concerned with the strength of the
bonds their products form, and how they perform during their lifetime.
But with the focus on careful use of resources increasing, should we
also be considering ways to make it... (Editorial)