Our Tech Briefs are one-page articles in Adobe™ Portable Document Format (PDF) that address basic topics related to the selection of coatings and adhesives. For assistance or additional information, please email our Technical Services manager (or use the Contact link above) to discuss the specifics of your needs.
Troubleshooting Heat Activated Adhesives
Time, temperature and pressure are critical… An examination of how the adhesive failed can provide guidance to attaining a good bond…
Heat Activation of Tack-Free Adhesives
Temperature, duration of heat application, and pressure are critical factors in achieving a good bond…
Drying Water and Solvent Based Adhesives
Troubleshooting a critical factor in creating the proper adhesive bond…
Matching Adhesives and Application Techniques
Be it wire wound bar, knife-over-roll, or just a steady hand with a paint brush, there are many ways to apply a coating. Here are some quick tips to help choose the right one for your application…
Determining Optimum Adhesive Thickness
What to consider when specifying adhesive thickness…
Quality Assurance Programs
The creation of a comprehensive quality assurance program for adhesives is essential… many reliable test methods are available…
Surface Free Energy
Surface free energy, usually measured in “dynes/unit area,” is a fundamental property of solid surfaces, and is closely related to the surface tension of liquids…
Properties of Heat Activated Adhesives
Quickly learn some of the advantages of using heat activated adhesives…
Adhesive Selection
A quick guide on how to choose the right adhesive for your application…
Adhesive Film Break Up
An outline of the causes and prevention of adhesive film break up…