A hot melt adhesive, also known as a hot glue, is the name given to a polymer-based glue which is solid at room temperature and is applied in a molten state. There are three main stages to the process of a hot melt adhesive bonding together materials. Firstly, the solid adhesive is heated until it…

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe is pleased to confirm its attendance at Matelec 2018 trade fair in Madrid, Spain. Taking place in the Feria de Madrid Conference Centre from November 13th-16th, Matelec is southern Europe’s leading event for the electrical, electronic and telecommunications industries. The theme for the 2018 edition of Matelec Industry is “transforming connectivity into…

The newly launched Fisnar F1300N rotary dispense table, is now available to order from Ellsworth Adhesives Europe. Designed especially for tackling circular dispense applications, the Fisnar F1300N rotary table effortlessly dispenses circular patterns or areas that are typically difficult to access. Its Z-axis tilt enables controlled rotary dispensing at an angle, providing the optimum positioning…

Robots provide an economical solution to dispensing automation and are suited to low, medium and high production environments across a broad range of industries. The initial investment on a dispensing robot is quickly recouped, since human error is minimised by eliminating reject components, and production capacity increases due to higher production cycle times. This leads to…

Aerosol adhesives are portable and ready to use with the touch of a finger. Designed for a quick and easy spray application, aerosol adhesive are an incredibly convenient and versatile adhesive solution. Packed into portable, easy to use containers, aerosol adhesives are ready to use whenever required, and work effectively on paper, plastic cardboard, wood,…

Back in 2016, Dow Corning was purchased by the Dow Chemical Company, and since then work has been ongoing to integrate Dow Corning’s business into the broader structure of its new owner. One of the most significant changes to arise from the takeover, is the change to the Dow Corning brand name. Going forward, the…