This unique report covers both technical and market information on adhesives and sealants in one volume. It has been written by an author with extensive experience in research and formulation of adhesives and sealants, and who has also been in senior management, market research and consulting in the industry. It provides an excellent analysis of the state-of-the-art in the adhesives and sealants industry. It is clearly written and will be of interest to experts, designers and end-users.
The global adhesives and sealants market is worth in excess of US$20 billion.
Adhesives range in chemistry from the ancient use of blood, hide, casein and starch products from nature to modern radiation cured synthetic polymers.
Commodity and general purpose adhesives, which are sold in relatively high volumes, include: formaldehyde resins, starch and dextrin adhesives, styrene-butadiene latex binders, natural rubber latex, hot melts, solvent based adhesives, pressure sensitive adhesives and inorganic adhesives. Specialty adhesives (high price, or formulated for specific applications) cover polyurethane, reactive hot melt polyurethane, epoxies, cyanoacrylate, anaerobics, reactive acrylics and radiation cured adhesives.
Applications vary widely, from the use of plant starch in box manufacturing to the use of specialty, high value adhesives in electronics. Major markets for adhesives include construction, packaging and labeling, transportation, product assembly, medical, textiles and carpets. Applications are increasing in scope as adhesives are offering better performance and lower costs than other joining methods.
New developments are taking place in the industry, driven by factors such as costs, new application areas, health and safety, and environmental issues. Solvent-borne products which release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) on curing are being phased out and replaced by systems such as water-borne latices and hot melts. Radiation curing adhesives are gaining in popularity, particularly methods employing UV radiation, although issues arise when a section is thick.
The principle types of sealants are: RTV silicones, polyurethanes, latex, polysulfide and vinyl plastisol. Construction is the main marketplace. Silicones and polyurethanes are increasingly being specified because of their ease of application, high performance and durability.
This book describes the chemistry and technology involved in producing and using each adhesive and sealant type. It outlines the factors to be considered in selection and illustrates appropriate applications for each material. Key suppliers and market areas are named in appropriate sections.
The report covers global market data and focuses on Western Europe and North America, with additional information about the emerging markets in the Far East and Latin America.
This Rapra Adhesives and Sealants Market Report provides an excellent, clear overview of the whole of the adhesives and sealants industry from production and manufacturing methods to market applications, new technology, key companies and potential for growth.
Key features…
Adhesive and sealant types and properties
Production
Technology
Applications
Key companies
Key trends
New developments
1 Introduction
1.1 The World of Adhesives and Sealants
1.2 Scope
1.3 Geographical Focus
1.4 Methodology
1.5 Units
1.6 Authorship
2 Executive Summary
2.1 Overview
2.2 Market Drivers
2.3 Market Restraints
2.4 Market Prospects
3 Technology
3.1 Introduction to Adhesives
3.2 Important Properties of Adhesives
3.2.1 Rate of Cure
3.2.2 Gap Filling Capability
3.2.3 Bonding Dirty Surfaces
3.2.4 Tensile Shear Strength, Peel Strength, Impact Resistance
3.2.5 Load Bearing Capability
3.2.6 Heat and Cold Resistance
3.2.7 Fluid Resistance
3.2.8 Weatherability
3.2.9 Health and Safety Issues
3.3 Introduction to Sealants
3.4 Important Properties of Sealants
3.4.1 Curing Properties
3.4.1.1 Rate of Cure
3.4.1.2 Depth of Cure
3.4.1.3 Shrinkage on Curing
3.4.2 Physical Properties of Sealants
3.4.2.1 Hardness
3.4.2.2 Modulus of Elasticity
3.4.2.3 Compressive Strength and Compression Set
3.4.2.4 Stress Relaxation
3.4.2.5 Creep
3.4.3 Thermal Properties of Sealants: Heat and Cold Resistance
3.4.4 Chemical Properties of Sealants
3.4.5 UV Resistance
3.4.6 Adhesion
3.4.7 Electrical Properties of Sealants
3.5 Curing of Adhesives and Sealants
References
4 Adhesive and Sealant Materials
4.1 Acrylic Adhesives
4.1.1 Anaerobics
4.1.2 Cyanoacrylates
4.1.2.1 Low-Volatile Cyanoacrylates
4.1.2.2 Surface-Insensitive Cyanoacrylates
4.1.2.3 Thermally Resistant Cyanoacrylates
4.1.2.4 Toughened Cyanoacrylates
4.1.2.5 Bonding of Non-Polar Plastics
4.1.2.6 Preventing Skin-Bonding
4.1.2.7 Other
4.1.3 Reactive Acrylics
4.2 Epoxies
4.3 Urethanes
4.3.1 Non-Reactive Adhesives
4.3.2 Reactive Adhesives
4.3.2.1 One-Component Adhesives
4.3.2.2 Two-Component Adhesives
4.3.2.3 Urethane Sealants
4.4 Hot Melts
4.4.1 Copolyamides
4.4.2 Polyesters and Copolyesters
4.4.3 Polyurethanes
4.4.4 Reactive Hot Melt Urethanes (RHMUs)
4.5 Radiation Curing Systems
4.5.1 Basic Chemistry of UV Systems
4.5.1.1 Free-Radical Systems
4.5.1.2 Cationic Systems
4.5.2 Benefits of UV Systems
4.5.3 Advances in UV Technology
4.5.3.1 Shadow Curing
4.5.3.2 Minimising Shrinkage
4.5.3.3 UV Silicones
4.5.4 Applications of Radiation Curing Adhesives
4.6 Solvent-Based Systems
4.7 Water-Based Systems
4.7.1 Phenol-Formaldehyde and Amino Resins
4.7.1.1 Phenolic Resins
4.7.1.2 Amino Resins
4.7.2 Latex (Emulsion) Adhesives and Sealants
4.7.2.1 Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR)
4.7.2.2 Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Copolymers (NBR Latex)
4.7.2.3 Polychloroprene (CR)
4.7.2.4 Vinyl Ester Polymers
4.7.2.5 Acrylic Polymers, Including Vinyl Acrylics and Styrene Acrylics
4.7.2.6 Ethylene-Vinyl Chloride Copolymers (EVCL)
4.7.2.7 Polybutadiene
4.7.2.8 Natural Rubber
4.7.2.9 Applications for Latices
4.7.3 Synthetic Polymer Solutions
4.7.4 Casein Adhesives
4.7.5 Starch Adhesives
4.8 Inorganic Adhesives
4.9 Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
4.10 Butyls
4.11 Silicones
4.12 Silyl Terminated Polyethers
4.13 Polysulfides
4.14 Plastisols
4.15 Other Sealants
References
5 Additives for Adhesives and Sealants
5.1 Catalysts
5.2 Stabilisers
5.3 Colourants
5.4 Fillers
5.5 Plasticisers
5.6 Rheology Control Additives
5.7 Tougheners
5.8 Adhesion Promoters
5.9 Tackifiers
5.10 Fungicides
5.11 Additive Suppliers
6 Classification and Comparison of Adhesives and Sealants
6.1 Commodity, General Purpose and Speciality Adhesives
6.2 Bonding of Metals
6.2.1 Adhesive Bonding Versus Alternative Techniques
6.2.2 Bonding of Lightweight Metals
6.2.3 Recent Developments in Aluminium Bonding
6.2.4 Bonding of Dissimilar Metals
6.2.5 Adhesive Technologies for the Bonding of Dissimilar Metals
6.3 Bonding of Plastics
6.3.1 Problems Unique to Plastics
6.3.2 Types of Adhesives for Plastics
6.3.3 Bonding of Some Specific Plastics
6.3.4 Bonding of Non-Polar Plastics
6.3.4.1 Thermal Methods
6.3.4.2 Chemical Surface Treatment
6.3.4.3 Plasma Treatment
6.3.4.4 Other Surface Treatments
6.3.4.5 Polymer Modification
6.3.4.6 Surface Primers
6.3.4.7 Conclusions
6.4 Bonding of Wood
6.5 Comparison of Sealants
References
7 Applications and Markets for Adhesives and Sealants
7.1 Packaging and Labelling
7.2 Construction
7.3 Textiles and Carpets
7.3.1 Nonwoven Fabrics
7.3.1.1 Important Characteristics of Latices for Nonwoven Applications
7.3.1.2 Types of Latex Binders
7.3.1.3 Manufacturing of Nonwovens
7.3.1.4 Applications for Latex-Bonded Nonwovens
7.3.1.5 Future Developments in Nonwovens
7.3.2 Carpet Bonding
7.4 Consumer
7.4.1 Consumer Adhesives
7.4.2 Consumer Sealants
7.5 Product Assembly
7.5.1 Appliances
7.5.2 Electrical and Electronic
7.5.3 Medical Devices
7.5.4 Footwear
7.5.5 Furniture
7.5.6 Graphic Arts and Books
7.6 Transportation
7.6.1 OEM Automotive
7.6.1.1 Powertrain Applications
7.6.1.2 Body Applications
7.6.1.3 Electrical Applications
7.6.1.4 Trim Applications
7.6.2 Automotive Aftermarket
7.6.3 Aerospace
7.6.4 Marine
7.7 Surgical Adhesives
7.7.1 Advances
7.8 Plumbing
7.9 Gas Pipelines
7.10 Porosity Sealing
References
8 Consumption by Global Region and Material Type
8.1 Global Demand for Adhesives and Sealants
8.1.1 Global Adhesives
8.1.2 Global Sealants
8.2 North America
8.3 Western Europe
8.4 Far East
8.4.1 Japan
8.4.2 China
8.6 Latin America
Reference
9 Industry Structure and Key Players
9.1 Raw Material Suppliers
9.1.1 Acrylics
9.1.2 Epoxies
9.1.3 Latex
9.1.4 Formaldehyde Resins
9.1.5 Silicones
9.1.6 Polyurethanes
9.2 Adhesive and Sealant Manufacturers
9.2.1 The Big Companies
9.2.1 2nd Tier Companies
9.2.3 Other Leading Companies
9.3 Distribution
10 International Trends and Conclusions
10.1 Market Drivers
10.2 Market Restraints
10.3 Individual Market Sectors
11 Associations and Media
11.1 Associations
11.2 Media
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Dr. Dave Dunn is President of FLD Enterprises Inc., a US based technical consulting firm, specializing in adhesives and sealants. He has training as a chemist and has a background in both industrial and academic circles. Dave is a former Vice President and Director of R&D and New Business Development for Loctite Corporation, a specialty adhesive and sealant company.
Dr Dunn has written numerous publications and also produces a monthly Question and Answer column for Adhesives and Sealants Industry Magazine.
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