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Adhesive. Bonding agent. Glue. These terms commonly refer to a material that is used to affix two surfaces (i.e., substrates) together for some duration of time. Specialized substrate bonding has become a ubiquitous operation in both personal and business applications, and bond quality has evolved to such a degree that industrial adhesives are now used in place of the mechanical fasteners of the past. Many consumers may be astounded to know that the car they drive or the airplane they fly on is held together in no small part by “glue.” But as products have evolved in key industries, the bonding surfaces have also changed, posing new challenges to adhesive suppliers.
Metal is one of the most common substrates associated with adhesives in the industrial market. Automobiles, heavy trucks, freight trailers, agricultural, and heavy equipment have all traditionally been major users of steel, aluminum, and other metals and alloys. As the requirements of these vehicles have grown over time, however, the metals in many applications are slowly being replaced by composite structures. This trend, in turn, affects the adhesives industry. |
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Composite challenges in ADHESIVES & SEALANTS INDUSTRY (ASI), Vol. 19, N° 2 (02/2012)
