Adhesives in Composites

IPSA acquires bonding adhesives based on MMA technology

IPS Adhesives (IPSA) introduces a line of adhesives using acrylate and MMA technology from L&L Products for the bonding of dissimilar materials such as metals and composites.

Jessica Pompili
Editorial Assistant

Heat-activated foaming core rapidly achieves net-shape 3D parts

CAMX 2024: L&L Products exhibits its InsituCore foaming core structural technology, which can be used to create foam core composites minus machining or presses, as well as the Phaster A K-700, a rapid-cure adhesive. 

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BiDebA project supports bio-based adhesives development for composites

Five European project partners are to engineer novel bio-based adhesives, derived from renewable resources, to facilitate composites debonding, circularity in transportation markets.  

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Syensqo introduces AeroPaste 1003 aerospace adhesive

Two-part room-temperature paste increases high-rate assembly and joining efficiencies when bonding metallic and composite parts.

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Henkel releases digital tool for end-to-end product transparency

Quick and comprehensive carbon footprint reporting for about 58,000 of Henkel’s adhesives, sealants and functional coatings has been certified by TÜV Rheinland.

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PRF Composite Materials introduces primer, adhesive films

Novel RFA570 eXpress cure adhesive film and RF Primer are compatible with PRF’s full range of epoxy prepregs formulations.

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XlynX’s PlastiLynx PXN crosslinking primer enhances polymer adhesion

PFAS-free diazirine primer makes surfaces receptive to all manner of adhesives, including epoxies and polyurethanes, outperforming alternative options by 150-350%.

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Pittsburgh engineers receive $259K DARPA award for mussel-inspired underwater adhesion

The proposed META GLUE takes inspiration from hydrogels, liquid crystal elastomers and mussels’ natural bioadhesives to develop highly architected synthetic systems.

Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, CompositesWorld

Pro-Set named official materials supplier for New York Yacht Club American Magic

Competitive sailing team prepares for the 37th America’s Cup beginning in August 2024 with adhesives, resins and laminate testing services for its AC75 monohull construction.

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Composite resins price change report

CW’s running summary of resin price change announcements from major material suppliers that serve the composites manufacturing industry.

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XlynX Materials introduces PFAS-free BondLynx molecular adhesive

Improved version of BondLynx eliminates fluorine for a more sustainable adhesive option, while still outperforming conventional adhesive bonding strength.

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Pontacol thermoplastic adhesive films are well-suited for composite preforms

Copolyester- and copolyamide-based adhesive films eliminate the need for sewing threads or binders when stacking laminates while improving the final part’s mechanical properties.

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Henkel receives Airbus qualification for European aerospace manufacturing facility

The adhesive company’s Montornès, Spain, plant has been approved as a standard and raw materials supplier for various Airbus platforms, adding to its work in lightweighting, fuel efficiency and automation.  

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Adhesives, material solutions promote end market versatility

CAMX 2023: Rudolph Bros. and Co. highlights its role as a prominent specialty chemical distributor and solutions provider with a display of  high-performance adhesives, sealants, materials and more from well-known manufacturers.

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Park Aerospace Corp.
Release agents and process chemical specialties

Belzona composite wrap restores corroded carbon steel pipeline

Two-part epoxy paste, epoxy structural adhesive, composite wrap and anti-corrosion coating prevent environmental and economic loss for customer.

Jessica Pompili
Editorial Assistant

PE adhesive creates strong, fast bonds to low surface energy substrates

IPS Adhesive’s Scigrip brand introduces SG400LSE, a transluscent, low-color adhesive that has proven its ability to bond to FRPS, metals, plastics and other polymers.

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Resins, additives, adhesives and 3D printing solutions

CAMX 2023: Arkema’s broad portfolio of products for composites fabricators aim to enhance performance, durability and sustainability.

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Henkel celebrates 100 years of its Adhesive Technologies business

The German company recognizes how far it has come since its founding, from development of laundry detergent packaging adhesives to today’s advanced solutions in more than 800 industry segments.

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Adhesives, sealants meet aerospace and defense specifications

CAMX 2023: H.B. Fuller Aerospace manufactures, packages and delivers a variety of sealants, structural adhesives, low outgassing epoxy systems and more to industry and customer requirements.

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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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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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Film adhesive enables high-temperature bonding

CAMX 2024: Aeroadhere FAE-350-1, Park Aerospace’s curing modified epoxy, offers high toughness with elevated temperature performance when used in primary and secondary aerospace structures.

Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, CompositesWorld

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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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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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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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 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 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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