New Acrylic Adhesive Maxlok
Announcing a new acrylic adhesive with versatile substrate bonding capabilities manufactured by the LORD Corporation. This cutting edge technology allows surfaces to be mated more than once allowing for a more forgiving and user friendly application process. For use in various industries such as; solar, transportation, shipping and construction. The new Maxlok acrylic adhesive comes in three cure speeds using glass bead technology to optimize the bond line thickness. The optional cure speeds offer more flexibility when dealing with seasonal temperatures and optimal dispensing ability.The Maxlok is available in gray to blend more easily with metals and works in a broad range of temperatures (-40 to +300 Fahrenheit).
“This adhesive provides a low-cost alternative with superior performance in applications involving welding, riveting or other traditional mechanical fastening methods, especially in extreme temperature environments subject to high impact or high peel loads.“Maxlok is a premiere metal bonding system with superior performance across various substrates, which provides improved efficiencies and flexibility within customers’ manufacturing processes,” said Carlos Cruz, LORD Market Manager, Product Assembly Adhesives and Coatings, Americas Region. We have already seen great success using this adhesive in armored vehicles, motor coaches and trailers.”
According to Cruz, structural adhesive bonding is an established joining method that is proven in a variety of end-use markets – including more than 50 million cars, trucks, specialty vehicles and boats worldwide. The benefits of structural bonding have been widely touted for decades and are best summarized building a better product, faster, more simply and with less cost. When compared to mechanical fasteners and welding, structural adhesives widely distribute stresses, act as a sealant, reduce noise and vibration, offer excellent durability, help prevent corrosion and maintain the original mill finish quality of the exterior surface of thin panels. Adhesives also offer a lower cost option to traditional joining methods, decrease the margin of error and improve manufacturing processes and final products.
Superior performance has been achieved on multiple substrates, in particular galvanized steel.Intended for use in demanding applications such as transportation, wind and solar energy, shipping, specialty construction and the recreational/specialty vehicle industries, Maxlok has been validated through multiple bond and peel strength tests, outperforming competing products as well as traditional mechanical fastening methods. A flexible and process-friendly solution, Maxlok offers high adhesion strength without the need for a primer, which saves time and money. As compared to competing products, Maxlok offers better environmental performance, salt spray and humidity performance. Further, the acrylic adhesive defies dilute acids, alkalis, solvents, greases, oils, moisture, salt spray and weathering, while providing excellent resistance to UV exposure.
Cost savings can be significant: while welding requires skilled operators, bonding simply requires good operators. For companies interested in switching to adhesives, LORD offers a cost modeling tool that enables users to detail specific applications and requirements in order to determine how much they will save by the transition. To find out more about sizes and services available contact your local Technical Representative for assistance at www.krayden.com.
“Top Distributor Seller” for Dow Corning Electronics
Krayden Inc.’s Fernando Montes de Oca Receives “Top Distributor Seller” for Dow Corning Electronics
DENVER — February 2010 — Krayden, Inc., a leading distributor of engineered materials, announces that Fernando Montes de Oca was awarded “GOLD Level Distributor Sales Person of the Year” for Dow Corning Americas Electronics for 2009. Fernando has held the position of Technical Field Representative for Krayden Inc. since 2000.
Fernando was selected from a competitive group of sales professionals within the Dow Corning distribution network. Year 2009 marks his second time receiving an honor from Dow Corning, the last time being in 2006. Fernando joins Bob Catardi and Edd Antony of Krayden, Inc. in receiving one of the prestigious seller awards given by Dow Corning..
About Krayden, Inc.
Krayden, Inc. is a stocking distributor featuring adhesives, sealants, encapsulates, coatings, solder, solder chemicals, release agents, dispensing equipment and supplies with locations throughout the United States and Mexico. The company represents only the leaders in the engineered materials industry, and is fully supported by these manufacturers as well as committed to updating its customers’ about new products for their applications. Krayden, Inc.’s inventory is constantly being monitored for quality and shelf life at all locations. The company has the ability to customize its inventory based on customer’s requirements, and it prides itself on having technical knowledge of its product lines.
Dow Corning Awards Krayden Inc. 2009 Distributor of the Year
Dow Corning Electronics Awards Krayden Inc. as its North American 2009 Distributor of the Year
DENVER — February 2010 — Krayden, Inc., a leading distributor of engineered materials, announces that the Dow Corning Americas Electronics Channel Team named Krayden, Inc. as the recipient of the Distributor of the Year Award.
This is the fourth year (since program inception) that Krayden has earned awards for outstanding performance. The company achieved Distributor of the year in 2008 and now again in 2009. The award is given for gaining the highest number of points on the 2009 Performance Tracking Tool, which measures the contributions of Electronics Material Distributors, toward Dow Corning North America Electronics Distribution goals.
“QUOTE,” said Wayne Wagner, Krayden’s President. “It goes without saying that it has been a challenging year in 
the industry and we worked hard to find ways to support our customers as a partners in these trying times. I think it all comes down to “synergy,” combining our individual strengths to create a more powerful whole. We have always had a strong team focus. Everyone in the company is empowered, innovative and most importantly, works well together. Combining our strengths has given both us and our customers a strategic advantage allowing us to partner with our customers, finding solutions to difficult problems that others might have missed. We are very proud to be recognized for the fourth time and two years running with this award, probably more so this year than any years past.
The Distributor of the Year Award recognizes outstanding distribution performance for Dow Corning electronics products. The criteria include promotion of new products, identification and development, value-added services including solutions, business-to-business excellence and financial performance.
Krayden, Inc. has been an authorized electronics distributor with Dow Corning for 20 years. For more information about Krayden, visit www.krayden.com.
Solar Power 2009-Material Suppliers Combine Forces to Address Growing Industry Needs.
K.R. Andreson Inc. and Krayden Inc. announce they have combined their marketing forces to service, support and supply the growing solar industry. Both companies are leading suppliers for high technology applications in manufacturing and represent “The Premier Material Manufacturers” in the industry. The most recent list of Krayden, Inc and KR Anderson’s manufacturing partners include; Henkel, Chomerics, EMS, Lord, Humiseal and Huntsman. They offer full value added converting capabilities as well as factory authorized repackaging options. Their sales forces are highly technical and have been trained by the manufacturers to specify and trouble shoot for applications unique to the solar market, offering innovative solutions in PV cell metallization and module assembly products. With 16 combined stocking locations throughout the USA, Mexico and Asia, they are well situated to follow any applications from initial design to final production. Krayden, Inc. and KR Andesrson Inc. offer the most comprehensive solutions for today’s photovoltaic assembly challenges including; conformal coating, potting and encapsulating, sealants and adhesives, conductive ink and epoxies, and lead free solder chemicals.
For more information you can visit the company’s websites: www.kranderson.com or www.krayden.com or call: KR Anderson: 1-800-538-8712 or Krayden, Inc: 1-800-448-0406
200 Fluid by Dow Corning
Dow Corning announced their 200 FLUID (Polydimethylsiloxane) will no longer be sold in single drum size or smaller after July 31st, 2009. In order to accommodate the varied package sizes needed by manufacturers Krayden, Inc. offers repackaging services in any size (Centistokes: 5, 10, 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1000, 10,000 Repackage Sizes: 8 ounce, 1 pint, 1 quart, 1 gallon, 5 gallon, and 55 gallon drum and Custom Repackaging upon request). View, Print, Download or email the (PDF File Here).
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Did you Know, Dow Corning 200 Fluid Has a New Name?
(Polydimethylsiloxane)
Please note the NEW LABEL NAME for the following products:
Former Name - New Name
DC 200 Fluid – Xiameter PMX-200
DC 245 Fluid – Xiameter PMX-0245
MH 1107 Fluid – Xiameter MHX-1107
Z-6383 Silane – Xiameter OFS-6383
Z-6300 Silane – Xiameter OFS-6300
IE 39 Emulsion – Xiameter MEM-0039
FLUID 200 APPLICATIONS:
Release Material: Used alone or as part of a compounded formula, DOW Corning 200 Fluid provides a non-carbonizing mould release for rubber, plastics, and metal die castings.
Foam Preventative: Extremely small amounts of the fluid effectively control foam in many processing operations, especially in non-aqueous systems.
Mechanical Fluid: Excellent viscosity-temperature characteristics, thermal and chemical stability, shear-breakdown resistance, compressibility, and rubber compatibility make DOW Corning 200 Fluid outstanding for mechanical/ hydraulic uses. Typical uses include hydraulic stabilizers, damping media.
Surface-Active Material: Added to vinyl plastisols, DOW Corning 200 Fluid improves the flow characteristics, de-aerates and lubricates me surface of the completed part.
Lubricant: The fluid provides excellent lubrication for most plastic and elastomeric surfaces. Lubricity with metals depends upon the combination involved. Care should be taken to select suitable metals for pumps and other items with moving parts.
For more information or to speak directly with a technical representative please contact Krayden, Inc.
Dow Corning 732
Dow Corning® 732 Multi-Purpose Industrial Sealant
Color:
Clear, White, Black and Aluminum
Description:
A one-part, general purpose sealing and bonding material. Dow Corning 732 silicone sealant, will not sag and cures to form a tough and flexible rubber when exposed to moisture in the air at room temperature.A one-part, general purpose sealing and bonding material that cures at room temperature to a tough, rubbery solid. The sealant adheres firmly to any clean, dry surface; and can be applied to horizontal, vertical or overhead areas.
Key Uses:
General purpose bonding and sealing; making formed-in-place gaskets.
Multiple Applications:
Sealing flashing, vents, flues, gutters, marine cabins and windows, electrical boxes; caulking joints in sheet metal stacks, ductwork; bonding appliance parts, signs and sign letters; adhering auto trim, appliance trim, name plates; making formed-in-place gaskets for compressors, gearboxes, pumps.
Highlights
:
* Excels in Industrial Sealing of Plastics
* Room Temperature Curing
For more information including Dow Corning MSDS papers or to purchase please contact Krayden Inc. at www.Krayden.com
Henkel introduces a Ground-Breaking “high-temp” Conductive Film
Henkel has developed Emerson & Cuming CF3366, an unprecedented film technology that offers a powerful alternative to traditional conductive materials, progressing the performance of electrically conductive film technology.
Emerson & Cuming CF3366 is a high adhesion strength electrically conductive film formulated for electrical,
thermal and mechanical assembly applications. The material delivers outstanding adhesion at elevated temperatures, offers high electrical conductivity and provides for uniform and void-free bondlines. In addition, the low temperature, quick cure capabilities of Emerson & Cuming CF3366 ensure maximum process flexibility and ease-of-use. All of these adhesive properties combine to ensure reliable RF ground plane performance even in extreme environmental conditions.
In the past, electrically conductive interface materials such as solder, thermal greases and conductive films have been used for RF grounding applications. However, film materials have emerged as the most robust electrically conductive products because of their ability to promote superior grounding function, consistent processing during assembly and deliver void-free bondlines over a very large area. Conductive films also deliver better RF performance with minimized losses and distortion of high frequency digital signals, while maintaining low impedance to the ground plane. New requirements, however, dictate that conductive films provide all of these proven benefits in addition to delivering reliable bonding at both room temperature and elevated temperatures.
Certain uses in military/defense and other industries have progressed toward smaller, more involved and higher frequency devices. Conductive adhesives must address these new technology demands by offering stable bonding even under extreme environmental aging. Traditional conductive adhesives are less stable at higher temperatures so are not effective for these applications. Henkel’s Emerson & Cuming CF3366, however, has been formulated specifically to comply with higher temperature environments.
Allowing application at high frequency, Emerson & Cuming CF3366 holds a powerful adhesion at elevated temperatures and provides improved mechanical stability. When tested against a well-known, commercial conductive film, Emerson & Cuming CF3366 emerged as the most robust solution, delivering superior adhesion at elevated temperatures even under harsh environmental conditions, better processing through lower curing temperature and a shorter curing time, and superior performance after exposure to moisture sensitivity level conditions.
Emerson & Cuming CF3366 provides what the experts in many fields have been in need of, offering all of the traditional advantages of past conductive film technologies with the added benefit of high temperature stability and resistance.
For additional information or to get a quote on Emerson & Cuming CF3366 contact: www.krayden.com
Assembly Technology Expo
Title: Assembly Technology Expo
Location: Rosemont, IL
Link out: Click here
Description: Find cost saving new products, technologies, and ideas at ATExpo.
Start Date: 2009-09-22
End Date: 2009-09-24
Solar Photovaltaics – Sizing Things Up.
A recent report from Lux Research, an independent research and advisory firm, concluded that lack of standardization, low production volumes, and formidable competition from building applied photovoltaics (BAPV) will hinder broader adoption of building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) through 2013.
An example of BIPV, which is installed at an REI store in Boulder, CO. (Photo: Scott Dressel-Martin)
BIPV are PV components that replace the look and function of a primary building material, and are sold as a single unit. Compared with BIPV, BAPV encompass a broader class of building mounted photovoltaics and include some traditional roof mounted PV systems.
Entitled “Laying the Foundation for Building Integrated Photovoltaics,” Lux’s report sought to provide insights for building materials, chemical, and photovoltaics entities on: opportunities for entering the market; likely candidates for strategic partnerships; market developments and new technologies that will foster success; and how conventional and thin-film solar technologies will compete in specific applications
“The market may be too small to be a central interest to big players, but we see key opportunities for technology providers that can deliver BIPV components with an aesthetic differentiation—as opposed to a cost differentiation,” said Johanna Schmidtke, a Lux Research analyst and lead author of the report. “That also applies to architects and building envelope specialists who can distinguish their own businesses, while raising awareness of BIPV.”
The report taps Lux Research’s database of solar PV technology providers and installations for details about the 81 companies engaged in BIPV work. It includes intelligence gathered through 29 additional interviews with PV technology providers, module/system developers, PV installers, building suppliers, and architects to offer a comprehensive view of the BIPV market. Findings included:
High price points and a lack of standardization are slowing adoption. Highly customized products and low production volumes are putting a drag on BIPV’s claim that it lowers costs by streamlining installation of building product and PV technology. High price points will limit growth to $5.7 billion over 694 MW in 2013, signifying just 3.7% by volume of the overall solar market.
Improved regulation, building services, and materials could all boost demand. BIPV-specific subsidies and aesthetics have driven growth more than economic viability. But standardized regulations covering BIPV’s dual role as building component and PV technology could control customization issues, and reduce the technology’s prohibitive price points.
BAPV will dominate for the foreseeable future. BIPV currently wields aesthetic and subsidy-based advantages over BAPV retrofits. But PV module manufacturers are shoring up the aesthetic gap, which will further pressure BIPV players to decrease the price premium they exact.
“BIPV is nearing a crossroads,” said Schmidtke. “It will either continue to grow slowly as a highly specialized, aesthetic niche market, or bridge the gap between the PV and building industries. The latter path will require industry standards, as well as innovation and investment. But it also offers genuine growth opportunities for well positioned parties.”
Growth Of Solar Energy Industry Overall
Meanwhile, solar energy deployment increased at a record pace in the United States and throughout the world in 2008, according to another industry report. On March 19, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) released its “2008 U.S. Solar Industry Year in Review,” whichreaching the equivalent of 8,775 megawatts (MW). The SEIA report tallies all types of solar energy, and
The SEIA report found U.S. solar energy capacity increased by 17% last year.
last year the United States installed 342 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) electric power, 139 thermal megawatts (MWTh) of solar water heating, 762 MWTh of pool heating, and 21 MWTh of solar space heating and cooling.
The growth rate was highest for grid connected PV electric systems, which increased by 58% to a total of 792 MW. California dominated this category, installing 178.6 MW of grid-tied PV, but the largest PV system, at 10 MW, was built in Boulder City, NV. Meanwhile, domestic PV manufacturing capacity increased by 65%, and preliminary estimates peg the total U.S. PV manufacturing capacity at 685 MW per year as of the end of 2008.
SEIA estimates that 342 MW of PV were installed throughout the United States in 2008, and although Solarbuzz LLC reached a higher number of 360 MW for its annual PV industry report, that growth rate is still dwarfed by the world’s fastest growing PV markets, namely, Spain and Germany. According to Solarbuzz, Spain added 2,460 MW of solar PV power in 2008, while Germany added 1,860 MW of PV power, leaving the United States in a distant third place. Solarbuzz estimates the global market growth at 5,950 MW in 2008. World PV production reached 6,850 MW per year in 2008, a significant jump up from the capacity of 3,440 MW per year for 2007. Contributing to that rapid growth, the production of thin-film solar modules more than doubled, reaching 890 MW per year by the end of 2008.
For manufacturers looking for more information contact Krayden, Inc. at www.krayden.com
A New Nanogenerator for Cellphones and Ipods
In the 237th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) an interesting fact came to light that in
near future we can recharge our cell phones or iPods by waving or stretching our arms, beating of your heart or going for a walk. We don’t need to plug-in our devices in a socket. They can be recharged with the movement of our body parts or our blood circulation inside the body will be enough to recharge the mobile. “Quite simply, this technology can be used to generate energy under any circumstances as long as there is movement,” Zhong Lin Wang who is the lead researcher, stated in a news release.