Used widely across applications within industries such as aerospace, automotive and alternative energy, carbon-fiber reinforced polymer composites offer good mechanical properties, especially strength-to-weight and stiffness-to-weight ratios.

Attaining the perfect case and carton seal is a balance of the right hot melt packaging adhesive, the ideal operating parameters and a consistent adhesive pattern. Food and beverage manufacturers rely on hot melt packaging adhesives to assure a strong seal for their products. Unplanned downtime on a packaging line can be significantly reduced when hot melt tanks are filled consistently.

Establishing a routine for filling hot melt tanks will keep the packaging adhesive temperature consistent and prevent char formation, which can lead to plugged filters and nozzles. Issues can arise when a hot melt adhesive tank is:

• Filled inconsistently – results in variable adhesive application temperature and pattern
• Filled below a certain level – known as underfilling, results in overheating the adhesives and char formation
• Filled over a certain level – known as overfilling, increases the potential for dead spots and adhesive waste

LOCTITE^® General Purpose Structural Adhesives, powered by hybrid adhesive technology, are a breakthrough in structural bonding for limitless repair.

Henkel’s BERGQUIST® battery pack gap filler helps achieve reliable heat management performance in EV battery packs while vastly reducing the volume of worn out tooling parts entering the recycling and waste streams. When installed on the line, it reduced maintenance costs by 90%, lengthened service intervals, and reduced the number of worn parts headed for recycling or disposal. 

Henkel’s LOCTITE Thermal Propagation Prevention (TPP) solutions effectively contain thermal runaway to provide ample time for passengers to exit the vehicle in the event of a battery fire, while also contributing to improved sustainability through more efficient process application.

Emissions-free driving is essential to reducing carbon footprint. But to make the most impact, sustainability must be a strategic priority across the full vehicle lifecycle.

Preventing char buildup on packaging production lines allows the equipment to run more efficiently. Implementing some simple processes can reduce char buildup and allow hot melt packging adhesive to work more effectively.

Effective Management Maintains Package Integrity and Reduces Waste

Resolving hot melt pop opens to keep consumer packaging secure

Drones play an increasingly important role in our lives. Whether it is delivering vital medical supplies to hard-to-reach areas, or providing a stunning aerial tracking shot in the latest movie blockbuster, Advanced and Urban Air Mobility (AAM and UAM) technology is here to stay. A May 2022 report forecasts the commercial drone market will increase in size from $8.15 billion in 2022 to $47.38 billion by 2029.   

UAM is set to be the next growth area for drone technology, providing safe, sustainable, automated airborne transportation systems for urban areas. Forecasters predict the UAM market will reach over $28 billion by 2030

This growth in AAM and UAM creates a wealth of opportunities and challenges for drone design, production, operation, and maintenance. Power sources alone offer a rich area for continual innovation and improvement.  

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) already play an important role across a diverse range of commercial applications, from logistics to surveying and service monitoring. That role is set to grow as UAV technology develops. 

EPIX® makes paper a viable alternative to plastic for popular disposable, on-the-go containers.

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Gaskets are used to prevent leakage of fluids or gases by forming impervious barriers. For successful gasketing, it is necessary for the seal to remain intact, and leak-free over a long period of time. 

Learn how to secure bearings, bushes and cylindrical parts in housings or on shafts. The aim is to achieve a maximum load transmission capability and uniform stress distribution while eliminating fretting corrosion.