~ Article courtesy of Henkel LOCTITE Threadlockers offer a universal, reliable adhesive solution to an age-old problem in many OEM (original equipment manufacturer) and MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) applications. Typically applied to the threads of fasteners before assembly, they form a secure bond that helps maintain the integrity of the connection once cured.…

Henkel, a global provider of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, and Kraton Corporation, a global sustainable producer of biobased products derived from pine wood pulping, announced a multi-year supply partnership. In this agreement, Kraton will supply Henkel Adhesive Technologies with high-performance, biobased tackifiers and its patented REvolution rosin ester technology to enable carbon emission reductions…

Henkel, a global provider of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, announced that it will construct its first integrated innovation and technology center in Latin America, located in Jundiaí, Sao Paulo. The new center aims to create a collaborative ecosystem for developing innovations and solutions for the Adhesive Technologies business unit and provide a global hub…

Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire the U.S.-based Seal for Life Industries from Arsenal Capital Partners (USA). Seal for Life is a global, specialized supplier of protective coating and sealing solutions in a broad variety of infrastructure markets such as renewable energy, oil and gas, and water. Financial details of the transaction were not…

As a manufacturer of advanced adhesive solutions for the medical industry, Henkel has introduced two next-generation medical-grade, cyanoacrylates-based instant adhesives that offer improved safety and performance. These new products are formulated without CMR (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic or Reproductively hazardous) ingredients and are designed to offer increased strength during and after heat cycling. Loctite 4011S and Loctite…

Henkel announced the commercialization of Loctite Stycast CC 8555, a conformal coating designed to protect electronics in extreme environments. This addition to the company’s conformal coating portfolio delivers printed circuit board (PCB) and sensitive component protection in challenging, high-power applications such as motor drives, PLCs, EV charging infrastructure, AC/DC power supplies, and other high-voltage electronics.…

Henkel, a global developer of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity were selected based on a survey of over 220,000 individuals and reviews from over 1.5 million companies in North America, and the ranking…

Henkel, a global developer of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, recently collaborated with Dometic, presenting a new sealing solution for window frames in motorhomes, minibuses, and caravans. This is intended to replace the butyl seals previously used. The window frames are sealed with a polyurethane foam gasket FERMAPOR K31 from Henkel, specially developed for this…

With its Technomelt E-COM portfolio for e-commerce packaging, Henkel Adhesive Technologies now offers hot-melt adhesive solutions for right-sized cartons and envelopes. This significantly increases the productivity of on-demand packaging technologies. Automated, right-sized packaging captures the size of the products to be packaged and then precisely matches the shipping cartons and envelopes to them. By eliminating…

The revolutions in electrification and autonomy are creating an exponentially growing demand for highly reliable automotive electronic components — and a need to optimize every aspect of component design and manufacture. Answering this challenge, Henkel has developed an innovative solution for silicone liquid gasketing for the next generation of automotive electronic components. Loctite SI 5972FC…

Henkel, a global supplier of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, is continuously driving sustainability across markets. To further improve its plastics footprint the company has started to relaunch its bonding and sealing portfolio for consumers and craftsmen. The new packaging concept helps to significantly reduce virgin plastic by using up to 95% of recycled plastic…

Henkel has launched a novel medical-grade, light-cure adhesive designed for devices that are to be worn on the body. The new product is formulated without IBOA (Isobornyl Acrylate) or any other known skin-sensitizing monomers. The adhesive is also formulated to conform to EU MDR 2017 regulations concerning the use of CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic…

As a global manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings Henkel Adhesive Technologies is constantly driving sustainability based on its Sustainability Ambition 2030. Aside from optimizing its own footprint in operations and sourcing low-emission raw materials, the business unit aims to lead through technology and drive impact with its diverse product portfolio. Currently, Henkel’s technologies…

As vehicles become increasingly connected and driving is transformed by sophisticated advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technologies, OEMs and component suppliers are increasingly challenged to manage the heat produced by ECU and ADAS components to ensure their performance and reliability. At the same time, there’s a need to produce these components more cost-effectively,…

Innovations are boosting sustainability in a range of industries and processes and along the entire value chain. Customers of Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit recently recognized this important positive impact by presenting three prestigious awards for metal pretreatments to the company: The Paint Sustainability Innovation Award from ArcelorMittal The Global Supplier Award from Novelis Best…

Henkel, a global provider of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, announced that it has named Pernille Lind Olsen as president of the North American region. She also serves as the corporate senior VP of Adhesive Technologies Packaging & Consumer Goods, and regional head of Adhesive Technologies, in North America. In her new role as president,…

Henkel’s adhesives and electronic materials have facilitated the design and manufacture of high-quality medical applications, engineered to streamline diagnostics and improve patient comfort and outcomes. The company has recently expanded its portfolio of wearables. Henkel’s technology portfolio includes high-impact solutions for low-pressure molding technologies, skin bonding, assembly adhesives, as well as adhesives for electronics and…

Exactly 100 years ago, Henkel began selling its first adhesive solutions to neighboring companies. From the development of laundry detergent packaging adhesives for its own use to today’s advanced solutions in more than 800 industry segments, the company’s world-leading adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings are integral parts of countless consumer and industrial goods. Henkel Adhesive…

Henkel has a longstanding track record in sustainability, driving transformational change for the environment. Last year, the company accelerated its efforts as part of its 2030+ Sustainability Ambition Framework, including the ambition to achieve climate-positive operations by 2030. The Adhesive Technologies business unit has translated this framework into its specific Sustainability Ambition 2030 and aims…

Henkel broke ground on a new manufacturing facility of its Adhesive Technologies business unit within the Yantai Chemical Industry Park in Shandong Province, China. The new plant will showcase how smart technology and sustainability can influence adhesive manufacturing. It will further enhance Henkel’s supply capacity of high-impact adhesive products for the industry. With an investment…

~ Article courtesy of Henkel LOCTITE To bond any two surfaces, the right tool for the task is vital. This is particularly true when working with threaded assemblies. These types of fasteners can experience challenging service conditions. Subject to vibrations, environmental extremes, torsion, bending, and shocks, they can be susceptible to loosening and leaks. Choosing…

As a global provider of automotive adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, Henkel Adhesive Technologies is dedicated to helping solve the challenges of OEMs and battery manufacturers to accelerate the transition toward zero-emission mobility. To this end, Henkel has extended its broad portfolio of solutions for EV battery systems with a first-of-its-kind injectable thermally conductive adhesive.…

Henkel, a global provider of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has officially opened its Technology Center in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Occupying 70,000 square ft., the center provides a unique and interactive destination for the company’s strategic partners and customers. The facility showcases Henkel’s entire technology portfolio of adhesives, sealants, functional coatings, and specialty materials and…

Loctite Ablestik NCA 01UV is the latest innovation from Henkel that’s bringing speed, efficiency, and sustainability to the assembly of high-resolution advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) cameras and lidar modules. Henkel’s new active alignment adhesive can be cured in a single step with just three seconds of UV LED light exposure, circumventing the need for oven…

Henkel has announced the addition of Loctite Ablestik ABP 8068TI to its growing portfolio of high-thermal die-attach adhesives. With 165 W/m-K thermal conductivity, the new pressure-less sintering die-attach paste boasts the highest thermal capability in the company’s semiconductor packaging portfolio — meeting performance requirements for high-reliability automotive and industrial power-discrete semiconductor devices. “High-voltage applications like…