Solvent-free adhesive system for packaging
Henkel presents Loctite Liofol LA 7837 / LA 6265, a solvent-free adhesive system for high-temperature packaging. By eliminating the drying step and optimizing the use of materials, the system offers an energy-efficient solution for packaging applications.
read more...2K structural adhesives in aircraft... (www.polyformnext.de)
Precise dosing for safety-relevant components
With the Sonderhoff DM80 Static Mix, Henkel presents a mobile high-performance system for the precise processing of demanding 2K structural adhesives in aircraft construction. The modular system enables the exact mixing and dosing of epoxy systems and thus supports the automation of previously manual application processes.
read more...Henkel tests DPP in practice (www.polyformnext.de)
What opportunities does the Digital Product Passport offer
The packaging industry must offer both sustainable solutions and comply with stricter regulations. The Digital Product Passport (DPP) could help by creating transparency in the supply chain. A joint project between Henkel, R-Cycle and the Korozo Group demonstrates the practical benefits of this technology.
read more...Henkel at the Formnext 2024 (www.polyformnext.de)
New materials for industrial and medical applications
Henkel will be presenting its innovations in the field of 3D printing materials at Formnext 2024. These include a new high-performance resin and an addition to the portfolio for medical applications.
read more...Sorting of packaging (www.polyformnext.de)
Henkel conducts its own recycling tests
Henkel is now conducting its own tests to evaluate the sorting of packaging in the waste stream. For this purpose, Henkel is using a sensor-based scanner system from Tomra at its Düsseldorf site, which is to be used as standard for both plastic and paper packaging.
read more...Nomination Products of the Year 2024 (www.polyformnext.de)
Henkel: Sonderhoff Smart-M dosing cell
Henkel has presented the Sonderhoff Smart-M dosing cell with the new DM 50x technology and the newly developed MK 825 PRO mixing head. It has been nominated in the competition for Product of the Year 2024 in Category 1: Production.
read more...Foam sealing with dosing cell (www.polyformnext.de)
Precise processing of 2K materials
At Fakuma 2023, Henkel will be showcasing the Sonderhoff Smart-M dosing cell with the new DM-50x technology and the MK 825 PRO mixing head for precise and high process and dosing accuracy. The dosing cell will be operated live at the trade fair stand.
read more...Repair of plastic parts (www.polyformnext.de)
Part replacement - doesn't always have to be
The Teroson Plastic Repair range from Henkel enables the fast and cost-effective repair of paintable plastic car parts. The solutions are an alternative to part replacement for workshops and help to reduce material costs.
read more...ZwickRoell supports Henkel (www.polyformnext.de)
Robots in the test lab
Henkel's Adhesive Technologies business unit develops, produces and sells adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. Since 2021, robots have been supporting the laboratory work for three test systems at the Henkel Adhesive Technologies Inspiration Center Düsseldorf (ICD).
read more...Assembly (www.polyformnext.de)
Instant adhesives with new raw materials
New regulatory requirements and industry demand for more safety in assembly solutions have prompted Henkel to replace certain raw materials in selected products in the Loctite instant adhesives range.
read more...Injection molding for efficient component protection
For the protection of electronic and medical components, Henkel offers a special low-pressure injection molding process that combines advantages such as good and fast processability, lower material usage and numerous application possibilities.
read more...New processes (www.polyformnext.de)
3D printing for the automotive and healthcare industries
Based on stereolithography (DLP), material manufacturers and software providers want to make 3D printing more attractive for the automotive industry and other sectors.
read more...3D printing and material knowledge (www.industrial-production.de)
EnvisionTec and Henkel combine expertise
EnvisionTec and Henkel have announced the expansion of their partnership agreement to further advance the use of 3D printing on an industrial scale.
read more...Recyclates and social plastic (www.polyformnext.de)
Sustainably packaged body care
When revising several product series of care products, the sustainability of the packaging was also on the agenda. Among other things, an increased proportion of recycled material is intended to significantly reduce the ecological footprint.
read more...Brand remains (www.polyformnext.de)
Henkel completes integration of Sonderhoff
The chemical group Henkel acquired the sealant manufacturer Sonderhoff in 2017. The two-and-a-half-year integration phase has now been completed.
read more...Photoreactive 3D printing material (www.industrial-production.de)
Resistant to flammability, smoke and toxicity
As a result of the cooperation with Origin, Henkel is now launching a new type of 3D printable photopolymer for Origin One printers that is resistant to flammability, smoke and toxicity - a property that is useful in the automotive industry, for example. The photoreactive material is currently being presented at Formnext.
read more...Henkel and with Carbon Revolution (www.polyformnext.de)
One-piece carbon fiber rims for the automotive industry
Henkel has signed a strategic supply agreement with Carbon Revolution, an Australian manufacturer of one-piece carbon fiber rims. The cooperation includes specialized manufacturing capacity at Henkel's existing site near Melbourne.
read more...Fewer process steps, lower consumption (www.industrial-production.de)
Sustainable surface treatments for aluminum processors
Henkel is continuing to optimize its conversion coating solutions for aluminum finishing. New REACh-compliant Bonderite products are chrome-free, eliminate the need for hazardous substance labeling and improve users'carbon footprint.
read more...Materials for aircraft construction (www.polyformnext.de)
Liquid gap fillers for large gaps
Aircraft manufacturers are increasingly relying on lightweight composite materials. Materials and products specially tailored to the industry can be found at JEC World 2019.
read more...Henkel expands circular economy (www.polyformnext.de)
Ambitious targets for sustainable packaging
Henkel has set additional targets for the development of a circular economy. By 2025, all of Henkel's packaging is to be recyclable, reusable or compostable.
read more...Plastic for comfort (www.polyformnext.de)
Composite leaf springs for other vehicles
Following their introduction in the XC90 SUV a few months ago, Volvo is now also installing lightweight composite transverse leaf springs in the S90 saloon and the V90 estate. The two-component matrix resin system Loctite Max 2 is the key element of this leaf spring.
read more...Adhesion promoter (www.polyformnext.de)
Welding incompatible plastics
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has developed a new process that enables the welding of previously incompatible plastics such as polypropylene (PP) with acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymers (ABS), polyamides (PA), polycarbonates (PC) or polymethyl methacrylates (PMMA).
read more...Henkel opens new composite test center (www.polyformnext.de)
Composite Lab for lightweight construction in the automotive industry
At the new test center in Heidelberg, customers from the automotive industry will develop and test composite components together with Henkel experts to determine the optimum conditions for the production process in order to bring their concepts to market maturity.
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