Adhesives

Aerospace

Park Aerospace launches aerospace, MRO structural film adhesive

Aeroadhere FAE-350-1 is a curing epoxy formulation designed for composite, metal, honeycomb and hybrid applications.

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Bonding

XlynX Materials BondLynx and PlastiLynx for low surface energy PP, PE substrates

Award-winning Xlynx materials use breakthrough “diazirine” technology to boost bond strength up to 950% as adhesives, primers and textile strengtheners.

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Bonding

Scott Bader, Oxeco partner for high-performance bonding solution

Joint technology breaks barriers to bonding lightweight flexible solar panels to roofing structures made from aluminum, coated steel and composites.  

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Adhesives

Scott Bader partners with Elixir for Crestabond distribution in India

Crestabond MMA structural adhesives range will continue to drive advanced composites growth in India, in addition to Scott Bader’s global expertise and local technical support.  

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Adhesives

Scott Bader ATC begins Crestabond MMA structural adhesive production

Scott Bader’s Drummondville, Canada, facility has begun manufacturing and supplying composites-applicable adhesives to its North American customers.  

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Adhesives

ITW Polymers Sealants adds novel air assist adhesive spray for industrial/RV applications

Sta'-Put adhesives produce tough, durable bonds compatible with a variety of surfaces with up to 30% greater spray coverage for quick installation.  

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CAMX

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Conductive Composites

Conductive Composites expands its portfolio of multifunctional electrically conductive composite materials with a new line of NiShield nonwovens and NiBond electrically conductive two-part structural epoxy adhesive.  

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CAMX

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Click Bond

Click Bond develops lightweight fasteners for assembly technology that require no installation holes, preserve structural integrity and are easy to install.

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Resins

Scott Bader acquires Satyen Polymers, enhances commitment to Indian customers

Under the agreement, India-based Scott Bader Pvt. Ltd. will assume responsibilities for direct sales and marketing for all resin and gelcoat products, bring composites and adhesives to Indian market.  

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Materials & Processes: Tooling for composites

Composite parts are formed in molds, also known as tools. Tools can be made from virtually any material. The material type, shape and complexity depend upon the part and length of production run. Here's a short summary of the issues involved in electing and making tools.

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Release agents and process chemical specialties
Composites One
Compression Molding
Park Aerospace Corp.
Wickert Hydraulic Presses
Ad showing Janicki CNC Mill machining part in tool
Alpha’s Premier ESR®
CompositesWorld
Composites One