With a tagline of “smart adhesives”, many of our customers wonder what exactly makes our adhesives smart. Click on the icons in this infographic to gain insight into our capabilities with flame retardants, fragrances, pigmentation and fluorescent agents and how they allow us to call our adhesives “smart”. The post 4 Ways Bostik Makes Adhesives Smart appeared first on Bostik Blog ..read more

Bostik, a leading global adhesive specialist for industrial, construction and consumer markets, will sponsor the 31st Annual Big Apple Bash supporting The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp charity on November 12, 2022. The Big Apple Bash will welcome supporters, deserving children and their families to Tavern on the Green in the heart of Central Park in New York City.  Founded in 1988 by Paul Newman, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp allows children with serious illnesses to experience the joys of camp through summer, family weekend and hospital outreach programs. These events allow families to co ..read more

At Bostik, we feel that manufacturers are an essential part of why businesses and communities thrive. That’s why together with our parent company, Arkema, we want to recognize our manufacturing team members during Manufacturing Week and every day.   “Manufacturing Week allows us all to pause and celebrate the successes we have achieved together as a team,” said Paul Loach, Bostik’s Industrial Director for Consumer and Construction global business units.  In particular, they work tirelessly through supply chain restraints, weather-related events and more to ensure our customers ..read more

While many manufacturing companies across markets have sustainability goals, these goals can often get deprioritized when trying to address pressing, immediate issues, such as supply chain disruptions and rising costs. However, sustainability is slated to become an increasingly top demand from OEMs and brand owners in years to come, due to governmental initiatives and consumer pressures.  In fact, The Federal Sustainability Plan outlines a number of goals to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030. Some of these goals include:  100% Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity ..read more

Skin to core composites are used in many aircraft interior applications, such as overhead bins, galley walls and ceiling panels. In addition to delivering mechanical strength, dimensional stability and low heat release, these structures are lightweight and help manufacturers meet weight reduction requirements. Given their important role in aircraft interior construction, it’s a good idea to use the proper materials in their assembly. While many bonding options exist for these skin to core composite structures, web adhesives offer four distinct advantages:  Enhanced Manufacturing Flexibi ..read more

Hot melt adhesives offer versatility, robustness, durability and flexibility. As a result, they are a common go-to adhesive choice for many applications. However, if not properly maintained, they can cause manufacturing issues and downtime. Follow these preventive maintenance steps to avoid hot melt tank problems before they happen. When using a melt tank, periodically verify that the set temperature matches the actual adhesive temperature in the tank. Keep the tank lid closed as much as possible. This prevents airborne fibers from getting into the melt tank, and it limits the exposure of ..read more

Manufacturing processes of aircraft are changing due to numerous changes to the industry in recent years, and it’s making OEMs take a closer look at how they can reduce spending. As manufacturers look for areas to save on their production and operations, they should consider the four ways adhesives can reduce costs: 1. Switching to Polyurethane Films Epoxy films are often used for strong bonding, but can become too delicate for aircraft interior application needs. This can lead to issues with substrate failure and unsuccessful processing.However, non-epoxies like thermoset or thermoplastic po ..read more

Manufacturing processes of aircraft are changing due to numerous changes to the industry in recent years, and it’s making OEMs take a closer look at how they can reduce spending. As manufacturers look for areas to save on their production and operations, they should consider the four ways adhesives can reduce costs: 1. Switching to Polyurethane Films Epoxy films are often used for strong bonding, but can become too delicate for aircraft interior application needs. This can lead to issues with substrate failure and unsuccessful processing.However, non-epoxies like thermoset or thermoplastic po ..read more

As sustainability pressures rise across markets, it’s become increasingly important to determine how to handle aircraft interior components at the aircraft’s end of life. While traditionally not a top concern, this has become especially imperative as more aircraft are now being retired. With as many as 12,000 predicted in upcoming years, according to Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association, it’s a good idea to ensure your aircraft interiors are ready for their end of life. What’s Being Done Today to Address Aircraft Interiors’ End of Life? Currently, aircraft interior construction uses a lot of ..read more

Governmental regulations increasingly determine materials used in aircraft assembly, which can pose challenges for your manufacturing process. As you compare suppliers for your materials, consider the value Bostik can bring in helping you meet these requirements. Flexible Formulation Capabilities Bostik experts understand that certain applications require adhesives to meet particular specifications before being approved for use. Therefore, we offer flexible formulation capabilities where our experts can design adhesives specifically for your aircraft assembly requirements. For example, this c ..read more