Adhesives/Sealants/Materials

Compressor Lubricants

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:23:30 GMT

Ultrachem has developed a new line of high-performance synthetic lubricants – the Chemlube® Plus Series – designed to be used in a wide variety of rotary screw and rotary vane compressors. True universal lubricants, the Chemlube Plus Series is fully compatible with most OEM Rotary Screw compressor oils and can be used to top off and replace existing fluids.

The Chemlube Plus Series lubricants are made with a very thermally and oxidatively stable polyol ester (POE) blend. These oils were designed to take advantage of superior lubricating properties inherent in polyol esters, and yet be economical, by combining them with less expensive synthetics. These fully synthetic premium lubricants are formulated to form less varnish under high temperature applications and to be more resistant to acidic intake air than the polyalkylene glycol (PAG) coolants. Under normal operating conditions users can expect to obtain up to 11,000 hours of lubricant service life in rotary screw compressors. The line is available in ISO grades 32, 46 and 68. Typical industrial applications for the Chemlube Plus Series include: rotary screw compressors, rotary vane compressors, centrifugal compressors, and vacuum pumps.

Chemlube Plus Series lubricants offer these performance benefits:

outstanding thermal and oxidative stability
extended drain intervals reduces oil disposal
wide operating temperature range
excellent anti-wear protection
compatibility with most compressor oils
improved safety - high flash point

Remanufacturing Reference Guide

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:02:30 GMT

Henkel Corporation has introduced the new Remanufacturing Reference Guide, a comprehensive 20-page overview of the company's complete line of Loctite® and Bonderite® cleaners, adhesives, sealants, metalworking lubricants and coolants for engine and transmission remanufacturing. The new literature features more than 90 products for every remanufacturing step, from cleaning to remachining and reassembly.

The Remanufacturing Reference Guide is divided into three easy-to-reference sections: Cleaning, Remachining and Reassembly. Each of the three sections features at-a-glance charts that outline products for specific applications. In the Cleaning section, the literature highlights products for removing residual paint, rust, dirt, grease, oil, carbon buildup, coking and other contaminants. The section on Remachining highlights machining lubricants and coolants that extend tool life, reduce waste, improve quality and increase throughput.

Product charts provide an overview of Multan® metal forming and metal removal products and break out the substrates for which they are best suited. Adhesives and sealants are the focus of the Reassembly section, which lists Loctite® threadlockers, thread sealants, retaining compounds, liquid gaskets, lubricants and other bonding and repair technologies.

Silicone Potting Compound

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:46:02 GMT

Henkel Corporation has introduced Loctite SI 5640, a two-part, self-leveling silicone potting compound designed for electrical and electronic potting applications that require UL 94 VO compliance. Designed to ensure the integrity of electrical components by sealing against corrosion and outdoor contaminants, this low viscosity silicone offers strong adhesion to plastics and resists 85 C/85% RH aging conditions.

Loctite SI 5640 Silicone Potting Compound is flame retardant when applied in thicknesses as low as 6 mm. Gelling in just 5 minutes, the potting compound delivers high throughput in automated processes that require fast cure times. This material is designed for use on outdoor electrical devices such as electrical meters, signage/displays, speakers, HVAC components, appliances, solar panels/wiring, wind turbines and LED lighting. The adhesive can also be used on marine vessels and VRM components, and can pot and seal internal electrical components including batteries and wires. Loctite SI 5640 Silicone Potting Compound offers 30 shore A hardness and elongation greater than 100%. The two parts of the adhesive appear grey once mixed and cured.

The silicone is available in a 490 ml dual cartridge package or in 5 gallon and 55 gallon drums for high volume production environments. The components must be combined in a 10:1 mix ration to ensure proper cure.

Food Grade Lubricant

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:58:37 GMT

CorrLube® Food Grade Penetrant is a multi-purpose, light duty, non-toxic, lubricating oil, developed by Cortec® laboratories, that contains only USDA H-1 approved ingredients. This deep penetrating formulation attacks rust to free the frozen parts and can be applied on machinery where incidental contact with food may occur, without any danger of food intoxication.

CorrLube® Food Grade Penetrant has a very low surface tension on the water-oil-metal-air interfaces, which provides complete surface coverage and water displacement. This product penetrates quickly to free rusted or corroded fasteners and facilitates easy operation of air actuated pins and guides. CorrLube® Food Grade Penetrant serves as an excellent anti-corrosion film on equipment during idle periods. Additionally, CorrLube® Food Grade Penetrating lubricant contains an H-1 approved bacteriostatic preservative. This preservative retards the growth of bacteria which is often present in conventional lubricants used in food and beverage processing plants Hazardous corrosion preventatives may cause serious food intoxication. With CorrLube® Food Grade Penetrant, the customer will get excellent and safe corrosion protection, eliminating bacteria and other unwanted consequences.

Because of H-1 approval, CorrLube® Food Grade Penetrant can be applied on machinery where contact with food can occur as well as federally inspected meat and poultry plants, beverage, and other food processing facilities.

Loctite® Equipment Sourcebook

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:43:27 GMT

Henkel Corporation has introduced The Loctite® Equipment Sourcebook, Volume 9, an updated 102-page catalog, presenting the complete line of Loctite® dispensing and curing equipment, from simple hand-held devices to fully automated systems. New products highlighted in the 2013 catalog include Loctite® cure systems, automated and manual dispense systems, robots, valves and the Loctite® AssureCure® inline system for quantitatively and cost effectively assessing the degree of cure of light cure adhesives.

The full color catalog features detailed information on all dispense equipment and accessories, and features special sections on light cure and robotic motion-control systems. Easy to integrate into any manufacturing process, Loctite® equipment is capable of dispensing and curing a wide variety of adhesives, sealants and industrial fluids, from water-thin liquids to high viscosity pastes. The literature also outlines Henkel's full range of resources to support manufacturing processes, including modified and customized equipment, equipment rental or lease programs, rebuild/exchange programs, a detailed equipment website and a staff of equipment specialists and field service technicians trained to assist with assembly challenges.

Lubricant and Anti-Rust Inhibitor

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:02:00 GMT

Fluoramics, Inc. announces its newest product, HinderRUST™, a zero VOC’s, surface active, rust inhibitor and industrial lubricant. HinderRUST™ is a superior industrial anti-rust lubricant and corrosion inhibitor, which is fiercely surface active. It is the creation of the Guinness Book of World Record Holder (Tufoil®) and inventor, Frank Reick. “This product is an enormous step forward in the world of industrial lubricants,” Reick said. His newest product is a superior lubricant, contains no solvents, displaces water and adsorb quickly.

Reick explained, “Unlike competitive products, HinderRUST™ has no solvents; it won’t wash away and is great for confined spaces because of its non-aerosol application.” It was first used in a subway system where aerosols, solvents, and perfumes were outlawed. It was then used on wire rope where its low viscosity and surface activity caused it to soak in and coat every nook and cranny in the cable. Next it was used as a replacement for gooey jells from WWII in railroad bogies. Living by the sea will cause your machines, boats, and tools to rust, causing expensive repairs. HinderRUST™ will stop rust and corrosion due to salt-water and salt-air. “We did a test where we took samples of steel plates and placed them in a salt fog chamber. After just four days the piece not coated with HinderRUST™ looked like it spent the last hundred years buried with the Titanic. Pieces coated with HinderRUST™ had practically no rust on them whatsoever,” explained Frank.

Reinauer Transportation, owner of Senesco Marine, is testing the product on their tugboats and wire rope. Reick was pleasantly surprised to discover the product’s success on wire rope and how surface active it is, stating “Our product soaks right in, preventing rust, corrosion and lubricating the wire from the inside to extend its life.”

Mold Release Solutions Guide

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:58:29 GMT

Henkel Corporation has introduced the new Frekote® Mold Release Solutions Guide, a comprehensive 20-page brochure showcasing the company's complete line of more than 60-mold release agents for all types of composite and rubber-molding operations. The literature facilitates product selection by organizing selector guides by substrate type and end use.

For ease-of-use, the Frekote® Mold Release Solutions Guide features individual mold release selector charts created specifically for substrates or applications, including advanced composite systems, fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites such as polyester and vinyl ester, rotational/plastic molding, rubber molding, sacrificial mold release and specialty applications.

The literature also features a material application guide that recommends Frekote® products for use on specific substrates and a troubleshooting guide that lists problems that can occur during molding and identifies related causes and solutions.

Loctite Adhesive Sourcebook

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:07:26 GMT

Henkel Corporation has introduced the new Loctite® Adhesive Sourcebook Volume 15. This comprehensive 212-page catalog showcases the company's complete line of Loctite® adhesives, sealants, lubricants, coatings and dispensing/curing equipment. Featuring more than 1,500 products for industrial manufacturing and maintenance, the Adhesive Sourcebook provides extensive end-use application information, easy matching of products and related equipment, and simple identification of new and established products.

For ease-of-use, the Adhesive Sourcebook is divided into the following industrial application categories: bonding (instant, flexible and structural); coatings; flooring and concrete repair; gasketing/sealing; lubricating; machining; potting and encapsulating; repairing/building/restoring; retaining; surface cleaning; threadlocking; thread sealing; toolboxes and specialty kits; medical device adhesives; and equipment. Each application category features helpful product decision trees to simplify adhesive selection, typical applications, and relevant equipment options. Decision trees provide product descriptions and technical information in an at-a-glance format. Items printed in red ink indicate new or preferred products and technologies.

The Adhesive Sourcebook features a quick reference listing of Loctite® products that meet agency and regulatory approvals from the ABS, CFIA, CSA, FDA, ISO, Mil-Spec, NSF, UL, ULC, and NEHC. Easy-to-use indexes help readers to quickly locate specific Loctite® products by item number, IDH number or chemistry. Information is also available about engineering and training services.

Casting Resin

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:03:04 GMT

Epoxies, Etc. introduces the 20-2180, a Polyurethane Potting and Encapsulating Resin that has fitting properties for cable and harness assemblies. The 20-2180 can be poured into a metal or silicone mold to create an assembly with a firm seal around jacketed wires. Its rubber-like texture makes it ideal for outdoor applications. It is resilient and won’t crack allowing moisture to creep in. Use of the 20-2180 resin in small to medium molding applications is more cost effective than the use of injection molds. The 20-2180 is stable, pours easily, and resists moisture and chemicals. It self-levels around components and cures quickly with a small amount of heat. The 20-2180 is also great for other electronic applications, having a low viscosity, low shrinkage, and creating low stress on components. It has a convenient 2:1 mix ratio, and its base is a natural oil polyol, which is a renewable resource and low in toxicity. Go green! For even greater ease of use, try the 20-2180 in the TriggerBondâ dual barrel cartridge system – no mixing or measuring required.

Key Features:

Sturdy yet not brittle
Low viscosity
Moisture and chemical resistant
Vibration resistant
Low shrinkage & exotherm
Easy to use and available in TriggerBond
Low toxicity

Samples are available

VpCI Super Penetrant

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:12:43 GMT

Cortec® presents VpCI® Super Penetrant, a specially developed, strong, deep-penetrating formulation that loosens frozen parts and provides universal corrosion protection. Its deep penetrating capabilities allow the user to go through as much as 13 mm of rust in just 30 minutes! As the product breaks through deep rust, it displaces moisture and water. Its superior surface wetting and moisture displacing properties allow it to spread rapidly and get underneath the moisture layer normally present on metal under atmospheric conditions. Utilizing patented Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VpCI®) technology, VpCI® Super Penetrant forms an ultra-thin film on metal that offers long term protection from corrosion in extreme conditions. Cortec VpCI® Super Penetrant’s excellent water displacing characteristics make it an ideal choice for indoor and outdoor applications to equipment and components that are exposed to atmospheric conditions.

The formulation protects ferrous metals, galvanized steel, aluminum, brass, copper, babbitt, zinc, cadmium, and silver. This high-tech product can be applied by a variety of convenient methods to meet any application needs including brush, hand pump and aerosol spray, or dipping. Typical applications are: maintenance, lubrication, temporary storage, small or complex metal parts, general surface treatment, and home repairs of squeaky items. The product meets the regulations set by California Air Resources Board for Volatile Organic Compounds in consumer products. It also conforms to Federal Specifications for VVP- 216 Penetrating Oil for Loosening Frozen Metallic Parts and ASTM D-971 Test for Interfacial Tension of Oil against water