The lamination of panels with a wide range of substrates including wood, wood-derived materials, metals and plastics, is commonly known as “Flat Lamination”. Ideally suited for this application are polyurethane-based (PUR) adhesives.

Edge banding is a multifaceted application that demands accuracy in terms of e.g. the adhesive application or pressure of the rollers.  In this context, wood humidity, room temperature as well as workpiece temperature play a major role.

It’s hard to have a conversation about the aerospace industry now without coming back to its carbon footprint and the imperative to get from its current 2.5% share of global emissions to net zero by 2050.

The LOCTITE® Needle Bonding Design Guide is a one-stop source for adhesive selection data and design guidance for cannula to hub bonding. Access a comprehensive review of needle bonding test methods and performance statistics. 

Access our Flexible LED Light Curing Adhesives technical paper to see how Henkel LED-cure flexible bonders allow for rapid cure times using curing systems designed for high-speed automated lines. 

Industrial Protective Coatings. For the most demanding industries.

The largest mass timber building by volume in the US is under construction in Cleveland, Ohio. Known as INTRO, it is a US$130 million mixed-use building with amenities, like a rooftop terrace, bike hangar, library lounge, and co-working spaces.

Ascent, a 25-story luxury apartment building in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is the tallest mass timber building in the world, surpassing Norway’s 85.4m tall Mjøstårnet by a meter. 

We see an increasing interest by consumers to also understand the safety and environmental impact of their personal hygiene products.