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Introducing Araldite 2050 & 2051
Huntsman Advanced Materials have launched two new MMA adhesives; Araldite 2050 and Araldite 2051. Araldite 2050 and Araldite 2051 are rapid curing MMA adhesives designed
Huntsman Advanced Materials at JEC World 2019
Huntsman Advanced Materials will be exhibiting at JEC World 2019 from the 12th – 14th March. This year’s theme ‘Making a Material Difference through Chemistry’
What you need to know about UL Classifications?
UL classifications are used across many industries, however what does the classification mean for customers. What does UL stand for?Table of ContentsWhat does UL stand
Merbenit at Bondexpo 2018
Merz + benteli will be exhibiting the Merbenit range of products at the international trade fair, Bondexpo 2018. This year’s event takes place in Stuttgart from the
Merbenit receives eco-bau validation
Three Merbenit products have received the eco-bau certification; Merbenit FS30, Merbenit HS60 and Merbenit HT50. What is the eco-bau certification?Table of ContentsWhat is the eco-bau
Huntsman New Product – Araldite 2015-1
Araldite 2015-1 is a thixotropic, gap-filling, two component epoxy adhesive which provides a strong and resilient bond on composites (GRP/SMC, CFRP), metals, wood, ceramic and
Introducing the Permabond Flex CA Range
Permabond have launched a range of new flexible cyanoacrylate adhesives offering up to 400% elongation. Permabond Flex CA Adhesives Permabond 741, 743 and 748 flex
EN45545 Certified Products for Railway Manufacturers
Fire Safety has always been a top priority in railway transportation. With the introduction of the European fire regulation, manufacturers and engineers must ensure materials
Merz+Benteli celebrates 100th anniversary
This year, merz + benteli the Swiss adhesive and sealant specialist for reactive systems is celebrating its 100th anniversary. As an independent company, merz + benteli develops, produces
Welcome to Industry 4.0
The latest trend in manufacturing combines automation and data exchange, also known as Industry 4.0. This industrial revolution is set to change the way suppliers,
DGE will be exhibiting at InnoTrans 2018
Distributors Group Europe (DGE) will be presenting their latest solutions for the railway industry at InnoTrans 2018. InnoTrans is the world’s leading trade fair for
Merbenit Unique SMP Products
This year marks the 100 year anniversary of Merz+Benteli AG, since the company was founded by chemists Walter Merz and Dr Albert Benteli. The company
Antala and Dow Driving the Design of New Electric Taxis
Antala are proud to be working with LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) on their ground-breaking work in developing the iconic black cabs. The new taxis
Dow Automotive Structural Adhesives enhance lightweight module construction
Dow Automotive Structural Adhesives enhance lightweight module constructionTable of ContentsDow Automotive Structural Adhesives enhance lightweight module constructionBETAFORCE – Composites Bonding AdhesivesBETAMATE – Structural Bonding AdhesivesBETASEAL
What you need to know about the EN45545-2 requirement for trains
The European railway standard for fire safety EN45545 was introduced as a mandatory requirement throughout Europe. Existing UK fire regulations such as BS 6853 can no
Huntsman Advanced Materials at JEC World 2018, 6-8th March, Paris
Huntsman Advanced Materials will be showcasing their pioneering lightweight solutions for Automotive and Aerospace industries at JEC World 2018.Table of ContentsHuntsman Advanced Materials will be
Ara Ecocleaner – green cleaning solvent
The Ara® Ecocleaner is an environmentally friendly solvent developed by Huntsman that can be used on a wide range of resins and polymers. The cleaning
New Products from Huntsman Advanced Materials
New Products from Huntsman Advanced Materials As part of the Huntsman Advanced Materials’ programme to provide adhesives that are more user friendly and sustainable, Huntsman
DOWSIL 7091 Adhesive Sealant Certified to Fire Railway Standard
Dowsil 7091 formerly Dow Corning 7091 Silicone Adhesive/Sealant has been certified to meet European fire rail standard EN45545-2. Dowsil 7091 was tested and achieved hazard
Introducing the WipeMaster range
WipeMaster Range Table of ContentsWipeMaster Range Wet WipesWipemaster WIPE 9Features & Benefits Wipemaster Non-woven wipesWipemaster WX100Features & Benefits Managed SystemsFeatures & Benefits We are pleased to announce
Tectyl Corrosion Protection For Overseas Storage
Corrosion can be an issue when handling, storing and shipping parts and equipment from sea to land. Factors such as temperature changes, contaminated air, sea
Betamate Adhesives Pass Fire Standard For Rail Applications
Dow have announced three grades of Betamate structural adhesives have passed the European Standard EN45545-2 for railway vehicles. Betamate 2700 A/B, Betamate 7120 and Betamate
New Product Brand Name for Dow Corning – DOWSIL™
Dow have unveiled DOWSIL™ as the new product brand name for Dow Corning branded silicone products. Through a phased implementation, Dow Corning branded silicone products
Dow Consumer Solutions – New Website Launch
As part of the Dow Corning integration into Dow, a new website was launched on Monday 6th November 2017. The Dow Consumer Solutions website replaces the
Araldite CW 1312 / HY 1300 Meets European Railway Fire Safety Standard
The European railway fire safety standard EN45545 will be a mandatory requirement across Europe from the 1st January 2018. Component manufacturers will need to ensure
New Huntsman Product – Araldite 252-1
From the 1st November 2017, we will be launching the Araldite 252-1 as an alternative to Araldite 252 and Araldite 255. Huntsman have been working
Dow Corning Webinar: Opportunities for Process Optimizations with New Silicone Adhesives
Dow Corning, a global leader in silicone technology will present a webinar on silicone adhesives on Thursday 19th October at 2pm (GMT). Florian Damrath, Technical
Araldite 2014-2, Hardener HW 5323-1 and HV 998-1 – New Products
From the 1st December 2017, Antala will be launching the full range of Araldite 2014-2, Hardener HW 5323-1 and HV 998-1. These Adhesives will replace
Merbenit at Bondexpo 2017 in Stuttgart, 9th to 12th October
Merz + benteli will be exhibiting the Merbenit product range with REIß GmbH at Bondexpo 2017. Merz + benteli have over a 100 years experience
Advanced Engineering 2017
Connecting the entire supply chain of the UK’s advanced engineering industry with R&D, design, test, production & procurement from OEMs & top tier industry.Table of
Araldite 2000 Range Adhesives
As market demands increase, designers and engineers are having to bring lightweight and durable products to market within a shorter time frame, as a result they
Araldite LY 1568/Aradur 3492 resin system reduces weight in boats
Araldite epoxy resin system gives weight savings to sport boats When Scout Boats Inc. began considering the infusion process for the new hull of its
Effects of Silicone Polymers in Nature
Silicone Polymers Environmental Information – Health Environment & Regulatory Affairs (HERA) Many consumer products containing silicone polymers, or polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), are used in a fashion,
Dow Corning silicone Adhesive & Sealants for Automotive Industry
Adhesive/Sealants for Automotive Body & Lighting Applications Embrace the opportunities. Today’s global automotive industry is marked by rapid change. Green design, zero-defect quality, high-value driving experience and
Two new structural adhesives Araldite 2021-1 and 2022-1
HUNTSMAN ADVANCED MATERIALS LAUNCHES ARALDITE 2021-1 AND ARALDITE 2022-1 As part of its commitment to continuous product development and to ensure the sustainability of its
Dow Automotive contributes to the rebirth of the legendary Renault Alpine A110
Alpine, the myth of French sports cars, is back! For sports lovers, this dream that began in 1955 now continues. Having created cars like the
NEW Permabond 3D90 Cyanoacrylate Infiltrant for Granular 3D Printing
Table of Contents Permabond 3D90 Cyanoacrylate Infiltrant for Granular 3D PrintingThe benefits of Permabond 3D90 includeProduct Data Permabond Engineering Adhesives has worked with granular 3D printers
Dow Corning EA-2626 2K Silicone Adhesive
2K Silicone Adhesive Dow Corning EA-2626Table of Contents2K Silicone Adhesive Dow Corning EA-2626Basic characteristics of Doss-K seriesRTV 2K Silicone AdhesiveBenefits over the single-component silicone adhesive RTVMarketsAutomotive
Betaforce, Adhesive for Lightweight Vehicle Construction
Betaforce is a new composite bonding adhesive developed by Auburn Hills-based Dow Automotive Systems is now being used in the Audi R8 and the Lamborghini
Dow Corning Silicone Foam 3-8259 RF has successfully passed UL standards
Dow Corning 3-8259 RF Silicone Foam for Compression GasketsTable of ContentsDow Corning 3-8259 RF Silicone Foam for Compression GasketsStandardsFind the Foam that Fits Your
New transparent adhesive Araldite 2028-1
The new transparent adhesive Araldite 2028-1 developed by Huntsman Advanced Materials, is a product of chemical-based polyurethane and curing at room temperature with a simple
Merbenit 2K60 is a permanently elastic 2-component adhesive
Merbenit 2K60 is a permanently elastic 2-component adhesive with a very fast strength build-up and very good adhesion properties, especially on synthetics which are difficult to bond. Merbenit
BETAPRIME Primers Dow Automotive Systems
Promoting Glass and Metal Adhesion BETAPRIME primers from Dow Automotive Systems promote adhesion to the vehicle body or glass, and are ideal for use in
Antala is the TECTYL distributor in UK and Ireland
AGREEMENT OF CONCESSION BETWEEN ANTALA AND TECTYL (VALVOLINE EUROPE) ANTALA and VALVOLINE EUROPE have entered into a distribution agreement for TECTYL products. ANTALA is named
BETAMATE epoxy Structural Bonding Adhesives from Dow Automotive
BETAMATE epoxy structural adhesives provide high performance bonding to steel, aluminium and other materials to enhance stiffness, NVH, crash and durability performance. They supplant welds
Araldite LY3031 – Aradur 3032 one-stop resource in composite parts production
Huntsman Advanced Materials is now improving processes, products and performance levels to deliver a one-stop resource for more efficient composite parts production. As winner of
BETASEAL Adhesives Improve Vehicle Structure in Glass Bonding Applications
BETASEAL ™ adhesives are used worldwide for the structural bonding and sealing of vehicle glass, including panoramic roofs, front and rear screens, quarter lights and
BETAFORCE Composite Bonding Adhesives for Lightweight Multi-Material Vehicles
BETAFORCE composite bonding adhesives for high-performance bonding in lightweight multi-material vehicles. BETAFORCE adhesives enable significant weight reduction, better corrosion protection and improved acoustic performance. This composite bonding
Composites: Huntsman Collaboration with ACCIONA in award winning lighthouse
Huntsman Collaboration with ACCIONA Infraestructuras results in award winning all-composite lighthouse Huntsman Advanced Materials’ commitment to innovation and process improvement was tested to the full
Aston Martin and Dow Automotive Systems
Technical Partnership Enables Collaboration, Technology Advancements for Aston Martin and Dow Automotive Systems Aston Martin and Dow technical partnership Aston Martin and Dow Automotive
MERBENIT SF50 SMP flexible adhesive
Merbenit SF50 is a reactive flexible adhesive based on SMP (Silane Modified Polymer). SMP based adhesives combine all the advantages of silicones with polyurethane strengths
Advanced Engineering 2016 – Antala Ltd.
Visit us at NEC Birmingham | HALL 3A | STAND O113 The UK’s largest meeting place for advanced engineering professionalsTable of ContentsThe UK’s largest meeting
Dow Corning HM-2600 Silicone Assembly Sealant
New Dow Corning Adhesives and Sealants Help Meet Appliance Assembly Challenges The development of new materials has helped increase the performance and efficiency of home
Araldite 2021-1 & 2022-1 extend performance in automotive
Introducing Araldite 2021-1 and Araldite 2022-1 from Huntsman Among other trends, Huntsman’s introduction of ARALDITE 2021-1 and ARALDITE 2022-1 will sees vehicle manufacturers and the
New Merbenit Automotive & Transportation bonding and sealing brochure
Merbenit Transportation Bonding & Sealing Brochure We are pleased to introduce our brand new Merbenit Automotive & Transportation brochure for bonding and sealing. In the area
Sulzer acquired PC Cox
Sulzer acquired PC Cox Group Ltd. Through the complementary acquisition, Sulzer Mixpac becomes the market leader in dispensers for disposable mixers in industrial applications. Sulzer
Merbenit at Bondexpo 2016
Merbenit Bondexpo 2016Table of ContentsMerbenit Bondexpo 2016(Stuttgart October 10th to 13th)A brand of merz+benteli agInnovative and environmentally friendly sealants and adhesivesMerbenit E20Lightweight sealant Up to
InnoTrans 2016 DGE & Dow Corning will present new solutions.
DGE will be present in the edition of InnoTrans 2016 (from 20 to 23 September) world leading trade fair for rail transport technology. Many DGE members
Dow Corning showcased a variety of new silicone-based materials for LED packaging
Dow Corning Showcases Material Innovations at GILE 2016 Top LED material manufacturer Dow Corning showcased a variety of new silicone-based materials for LED packaging, industrial
Tried and tested Permabond 910 adhesive
Tried and tested Permabond 910 On a recent visit to a new engineer at a company that has long used Permabond 910, while we were
Dow Corning bringing a new element of growth to Dow Chemical Company
DOW Building on 73 Years of Shared History Dow Corning ‘s silicones business is now a fully owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, bringing a
Composite Bonding to the Next Level
Composite bonding solutions by Dow Automotive Systems has extended its successful technology for carbon-fiber by adding an innovative injection bonding technique for BETAFORCE™ composite bonding
Permabond 3D Print infiltrants
New Permabond 3D Print infiltrants Infiltration is the process of applying a fluid to a printed piece to provide resistance. There are several types of
Dow Corning Automotive Solutions
Download the dow corning automotive ppt Dow Corning automotive You need innovative technologies to meet your needs today and your tough challenges tomorrow. You can
Permabond Flexible Adhesives
Permabond manufactures several types of flexible adhesives to meet the growing demands of industrial engineers. Modified Epoxies, MS Polymers and Polyurethanes all offer flexibility and
New COX 2K Cordless Dispenser (18V)
PC Cox are proud to announce the introduction of the new two component (2k) cordless dispenser. This tool uses the same class leading cordless technology
Huntsman Winner of JEC Innovation Awards 2016
Under the JEC World (Paris, March 8-10) will be awarded the 29 winners of the innovation awards in composite materials. The selection is based on technical
New Merbenit Brochures for Industry, Marine and Automotive.
Since the introduction of adhesives & sealants based on SMP technology in 1986 Merz-Benteli ag continue producing innovative products. Download the Brochures Here The latest
Huntsman Advanced Materials at JEC World 2016
Huntsman Advanced Materials to showcase ‘solutions for all processes in composites’ at JEC World 2016Table of ContentsHuntsman Advanced Materials to showcase ‘solutions for all processes in composites’
Dow Awarded for: Development of new adhesives for vehicle construction
Society of German Chemists (GDCh) awards Meyer-Galow-Preis for Business Chemistry to Dow-employees Dow Awarded for: Development of new adhesives for vehicle construction HORGEN, Switzerland: Monday,
Dow Corning Automotive Adhesive and Gasket Technologies
Dow Corning Gasket Technologies Meet tough application challenges with advanced silicone adhesive/sealants For demanding automotive environments and extreme temperatures, we can help you develop solutions to
Dow received 21 nominations for 2015 R&D 100 Awards
The multinational Dow received 21 nominations in the awards known as ‘Oscars of innovation’ for products already on the market. 21 nominations in the ‘Oscars
Visit PC Cox at Bondexpo 2015
Powerful twin-rack system has more than 6.5kN of thrust. Perfect far all anchoring, glazing & automotive applications. Ideal far all high viscosity materials. Pre-production tools will
Dow Corning at SAE Brake Colloquium & Exhibition
Friction plays an integral role in braking systems … and gaining an understanding of the tribology involved can aid in the design and maintenance of
Merbenit at Bondexpo 2015
The international trade fair for bonding technology will take place in Stuttgart from 5. to 8. Oct. 2015. Merbenit will be promoted and new interesting
Huntsman Advanced Materials at COMPOSITES EUROPE 2015
We look forward to seeing you At COMPOSITES EUROPE 2015 At Composites Europe 2015 we will highlight the step change our advanced chemistries are bringing to
SPE Offshore Europe 2015: Dow Corning
2015.08.04 Dow Corning to present comprehensive portfolio of solutions for the oil and gas industry at SPE Offshore Europe 2015 Featured products include insulation, antifoams, demulsifiers,
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