From Adchem Corporation
TPO materials, with their low surface energy characteristics, present unique bonding challenges for manufacturers of pressure sensitive adhesives. Add into the equation a second substrate, such as, a foam, vinyl, other low energy surface finish or material and the bonding challenge increases. Adhesive tape construction and the adhesive used play a role in a successfully engineered bonding solution. TPO's engineered for specific applications will require the bonding system also satisfy the requirements of the application. Emerging interest in Low VOC adhesive systems further complicates bonding choices. Automotive interior and other industrial specifications will be impacted by Low VOC adhesive technology. Adchem will explore available adhesive chemistries, the challenges and solutions they provide for the TPO user.
Product Announcements
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New 650 Family of LSE Bonding Tapes Demonstrates Excellent Foam Bonding Characteristics...
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Adchem introduces its new 353M Double-Coated Acrylic Adhesive Tape System. 353M is formaldehyde-free and combines the quick-stick properties of rubber-based systems with the temperature performance of...
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Adchem Corporation has engineered a wide variety of tape products utilizing multiple adhesive chemistries to assist the extruder in bonding numerous elastomeric materials including EDPM's,...
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Adchem Corporation, has engineered and manufactures a broad range of foam bonding tapes for automotive, electronics, industrial, sound and vibration damping applications. The leader in the foam...
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TF1111, TF1112 and TF1113 feature a specially formulated rubber based adhesive system designed for excellent wet-out to a wide range of substrates.
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Adchem offers a complete line of double-coated, single-coated and transfer tape products for the most demanding industrial and consumer applications, including fastening, laminating, mounting,...
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Increasing demand for comfort, quality and appeal in the automotive interior segments as well as economical and environmental aspects are the key drivers to replace current material offerings.
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Next generation Low VOC Acrylic adhesive system for interior use. This product was developed for use primarily in Automotive Industry as a major shift in the use of In-Cabin PSA's. Primarily designed...
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Topics of Interest
Meeting Silicone Adhesion Challenges with Primers Devices with low surface energy may be difficult to bond with high-strength metals for device manufacturing. In some cases, the solution may lie with...
16.8 GLASS AND CERAMICS
Glass and ceramic substrates are generally high-surface-energy materials, and most adhesives wet them readily. One problem in bonding optically clear glass is to select an...
16.7 Plastic Foams
Plastic foams are manufactured from thermoplastic and thermoset resins in various forms. The main pitfalls in joining plastic foam are (1) causing the foam to swell or collapse by...
Low-energy-substrate adhesives pave the way for metal-plastic structures. The front-end carrier on Volkswagen's new Polo features steel reinforcement bonded to a plastic framework with Betamate...
16.5 PLASTIC FOAMS
Plastic foams are manufactured from thermoplastic and thermoset resins in various forms. The main pitfall in joining plastic foam is that of (1) causing the foam to swell or...
