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How to optimize the maintenance of wind turbines Beardow AdamsGeneral industryH.B. FullerHot-Melt StickersIndustrial AdhesivesNews

How to optimize the maintenance of wind turbines

Maintenance and repair of wind turbines (in wind blade jargon) should not be a complex task, as is often the case. In this article, we will explore the most common challenges and the most reliable solutions to optimize key MRO processes for wind turbines. Wind turbine maintenance: what you need…
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July 18, 2024
Tecbond 214B: the hot melt adhesive for environmentally sustainable packaging General industryHot-Melt StickersIndustrial adhesivesTecbond

Tecbond 214B: the hot melt adhesive for environmentally sustainable packaging

Tecbond 214B is a hot melt adhesive formulated using 44 percent bio-based materials, designed for use on board and cardboard. This product not only speeds up the production process, but also ensures safety and environmental sustainability. What are hot melt adhesives? Hot melt adhesives are a faster, cheaper and more…
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June 26, 2024
Conformal silicone coatings for solvent-free curing Conformal coatingElectronic protectionElectronics

Conformal silicone coatings for solvent-free curing

From smartphones to tablets, from battery chargers to vehicle electronics, printed circuit boards (PCBs) contain electronic components that are getting smaller, more sensitive and closer together. However, it is not only the PCB design rules that are changing. High humidity, thermal cycling, airborne contaminants, and physical stresses that were once…
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May 16, 2024
SILASTIC Liquid Silicone Rubber RBL-9694-45M A&B General industryIndustrial adhesivesSilasticSilcone sealant adhesives

SILASTIC Liquid Silicone Rubber RBL-9694-45M A&B

SILASTIC silicone rubber RBL-9694-45M represents a breakthrough in sealing materials. This thermally cured two-component silicone elastomer is designed to be easily mixed and dispensed through dispensing equipment. Its direct application to automotive and industrial components ensures a high-strength, integrated seal that is resistant to many industrial fluids such as motor…
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June 20, 2024
PFAS and PFAS-Free lubricants: what they are and environmental impact General industryNewsPerfluoropolyether (PFPE)Special lubricants

PFAS and PFAS-Free lubricants: what they are and environmental impact

On January 13, 2023, national authorities from Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden submitted a proposal to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to restrict the use of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The goal of this initiative is to regulate a wide range of chemical compounds, many of which…
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June 6, 2024
MobilityScience: DOW solutions for E-Mobility. Dowsile-mobilityNews

MobilityScience: DOW solutions for E-Mobility.

The mobility industry is undergoing an era of accelerated transformation that is both exciting and arduous, laden with innovations and challenges. Our commitment tends not only toward a horizon of more sustainable vehicles, but also toward goals of greater safety, connectivity, autonomy, electrification and profitability. Innovative strategies for future mobility…
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May 8, 2024
Thermal runaway: what it is and the consequences for EV battery safety Battery systemDOWDuponte-mobilityHuntsmanIndustrial adhesives

Thermal runaway: what it is and the consequences for EV battery safety

Thermal runaway, or thermal drift in Italian, is a major safety concern for batteries, particularly those used in electric vehicles and E-Mobility. This is an uncontrollable process of heating that can lead to serious consequences, such as fire or explosion, due to excessive heat buildup inside the battery. Understanding the…
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March 28, 2024
Thermal Management and BMS: heat diffusion in EV batteries. Battery systeme-mobilityElectronic protection

Thermal Management and BMS: heat diffusion in EV batteries.

The E-Mobility sector is booming, with increasing consumer demand for electric vehicles (EVs). However, this change brings a number of challenges that require a holistic and innovative approach. Key concerns include range, reliability, and safety, with special emphasis on battery thermal management and Battery Management System (BMS). Thermal Management of…
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May 8, 2024
Conformal coating: its importance in PCB printed circuit boards Conformal coatingDowsile-mobilityElectrolubeElectronicsElectronics

Conformal coating: its importance in PCB printed circuit boards

In the world of electronics, durability and reliability of components are of paramount importance. This concept is especially true in harsh environments where dust, humidity, chemicals, and temperature changes can compromise the performance and longevity of devices. That is why conformal coating plays a decisive role in protecting printed circuit…
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March 14, 2024