White Papers / Tech Papers
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How to Evaluate Chemically Resistant Adhesives
Master Bond’s paper offers a guide to evaluating and selecting adhesive products exposed to harsh chemical environments. This article examines the importance of exposure variables, chemical interactions, testing, and includes practical suggesti…Released by: Master Bond Inc.
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Spotlight on Silicones
Silicone adhesive systems have several important performance characteristics that distinguish them from other adhesive families. Learn more about their unique combination of flexibility, high temperature resistance, and more specialized engineering p…Released by: Master Bond Inc.
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Find The Right Medical Adhesive
Selecting the right adhesive is a balancing act as engineers attempt to find products that meet conflicting end-use and manufacturability requirements. Medical device engineers also have to contend with a strict regulatory environment, and therefore…Released by: Master Bond Inc.
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Polymeric Systems Bring Clarity to Optical Applications
Whereas some optical assembly applications require optical clarity across a certain wavelenth, others require an opaque coating. Optical grade epoxies, silicones and UV curable coatings provide the versatility to adhere well to a wide variety of subs…Released by: Master Bond Inc.
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Ultra Low Thermal Resistant Adhesives for Electronic Applications
As advances in epoxy and silicone materials constantly evolve, manufacturers of advanced electronic systems will find that adhesives offer the ability to meet nearly any combination of requirements for thermal, environmental, and structural stability…Released by: Master Bond Inc.
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Specialized Materials Meet Critical Packaging Needs in MEMS Devices
The unique requirements of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) call for specialized materials. Versatile epoxy adhesives are often capable of providing the necessary properties to ensure support and protection from thermal and mechanical shock, vib…Released by: Master Bond Inc.
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Conductive Coatings Protect Circuitry from EMI/RFI and ESD
With the trend toward smaller and smaller electronic devices, unintentional EMI/RFI interference has become more of an issue. Shielding of these interferences is critical and coatings can be successfully applied as protection on the materials used. I…Released by: Master Bond Inc.
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Evaluating Electrically Insulating Epoxies
Dielectric constant, dissipation factor, dielectric strength, surface and volume resistivity are all fundamental electrical properties of epoxies. How they are measured, what values are desirable and how they react to changes in temperature, fillers…Released by: Master Bond Inc.
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Epoxies and Glass Transition Temperature
Gain a better understanding about glass transition temperature (Tg) and why it is one of many factors to consider for bonding, sealing, coating and encapsulation applications. In this paper, we explore how temperature impacts the performance of polym…Released by: Master Bond Inc.
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Achieving Better Adhesion with Proper Surface Preparation
Achieving good adhesion not only depends on selecting the right adhesive, but also on implementing the best surface preparation techniques. Regardless of the substrate, proper surface preparation always plays an essential role in achieving strong bon…Released by: Master Bond Inc.
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Epoxies in the Oil and Gas Industry
This article provides an overview of the oil and gas industry, from the extraction to its processing, and how epoxies play a vital role in the equipment and devices used in these pursuits. Properties exhibited by epoxy adhesives stand up to the hosti…Released by: Master Bond Inc.
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One Component Epoxies: Versatility and Convenience
To understand one part epoxy systems, you need to know how a two part system works. In this white paper, we explore how a one part system is constructed, how it can and should be used, and how it can be modified to achieve a variety of performance pr…Released by: Master Bond Inc.
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Potting Compounds Protect Electronic Circuits
Potting compounds offer superior protection for electronic circuits potting and encapsulation compounds are designed to completely enclose a component, module or PCB. This effectively shields the unit from its surroundings while providing structural…Released by: Master Bond Inc.
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Silicones Meet the Needs of the Electronics Industry
Remarkable silicones. The combination of their unique ability to maintain physical properties across a wide range of temperature, humidity, and frequency--combined with their flexibility--set them apart. Silicone based adhesives, sealants, potting an…Released by: Master Bond Inc.
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Thermally Conductive Epoxies Optimize Electronic Assemblies
The use and selection process of thermally conductive epoxies can make or break your application. Too much heat can lead to component malfunction or premature component failure while the inability to stay below specified temperature limits may result…Released by: Master Bond Inc.
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Epoxy Innovations Drive Adhesive Bonding Growth
Whereas once mechanical fasteners may have been the assembly option of choice, tremendous strides in polymer chemistry over the past few decades have made epoxy resins technically and economically superior. In this white paper, we explore the various…Released by: Master Bond Inc.
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Protecting Chip on Board (COB) Devices with Glob Top Encapsulants
Glob top encapsulations are often preferred for their ability to protect chips without damaging fragile wires. They are formulated to exhibit specific physical properties such as electrical insulation, resistance to moisture and chemicals and thermal…Released by: Master Bond Inc.
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Wear-time comparison of three pressure-sensitive acrylic skin adhesives
The results emphasize the importance of selecting the right adhesive for the right application.Released by: Vancive Medical Technologies
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How to Simplify Potting
Potting compounds play a vital role in the assembly and long term protection of delicate electronic components. The design tips in this paper will help you navigate the more common dilemmas associated with the selection and application of epoxy potti…Released by: Master Bond Inc.
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Software & IT
Not all SaaS Solutions are Created Equal: Determining Which SaaS Model is the Best Fit for Your Company
Today’s software systems have undergone a major evolution in how they are delivered to the customer. Customers now have options when it comes to software deployment— on premises or on demand. On demand, or more commonly known as Software…Released by: EtQ Inc.
