Key Features
A handbook that truly focuses on the applied aspects of adhesives selection and applications:
this is a book that won't gather dust on the shelf
? Provides practical techniques for rendering materials surfaces adherable
? Sector-based studies explore the specific issues for automotive & aerospace, medical, dental
and electronics
Description
The Applied Handbook of Adhesives provides a thoroughly practical survey of all aspects of
adhesives technology from selection and surface preparation to industrial applications and health
and environmental factors. The resulting handbook is a hard-working reference for a wide range of
engineers and technicians working in the adhesives industry and a variety of industry sectors that
make considerable use of adhesives. Particular attention is given to adhesives applications in the
automotive, aerospace, medical, dental and electronics sectors.
Readership
Adhesive manufacturers and consumers, processors, fabricators, equipment assemblers and part end-users. Practitioners in most industry segments such as medicine, dentistry, electronics, automotive/aerospace.
Office Machinery, Houseware, Medical, Dental and Architectural applications.
Handbook of Adhesives and Surface Preparation, 1st Edition
Preface
PART I INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1 Introduction and Adhesion Theories (Chapter 1, from Adhesives Technology, 19
pages)
Chapter 2 Introduction to Surface Preparation (Chapter 1 from Surface Treatment, 5 pages)
PART II SURFACE PREPARATION
Chapter 3 Surface Tension and Its Measurement (Chapter 2 from Surface Treatment, 20
pages)
Chapter 4 Surface and Material Characterization Techniques (Chapter 4 from Surface
Treatment, 33
Chapter 5 Material Surface Preparation Techniques (Chapter 6 from Surface Treatment,
pages)
60
pages)
Chapter 6 Surface Preparation of Metals (Chapter 7 from Surface Treatment, 42 pages)
Chapter 7 Surface Preparation of Thermoplastics, Thermosets, and Elastomers (Chapter 8
from Surface Treatment, 54 pages)
PART III ADHESIVE CHARACTERISTICS
Chapter 8 Characteristics of Adhesive Materials (Chapter 5, from Adhesives Technology, 73
pages)
NEW: Chemical structures added
Chapter 9 Heat-resistant adhesives (Sections 4.1, 4.3, 4.4 and 4.5 from Chapter 4
Handbook of Adhesives and Sealants, Vol 2 by Philippe Cognard, 55
Chapter 10 UV-Radiation curing of adhesives (Section 5.1 to the end of Chapter 5 except
pages)
Handbook of Adhesives and Sealants, Vol 2 by Philippe Cognard, 37 pages)
PART IV ADHESIVES FOR APPLICATIONS
Chapter 11 Adhesives for Special Adherends (Chapter 6 from Adhesives Technology, 22
pages)
Chapter 12 Adhesives for Electronics (Sections 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4 from Chapter 6
of Handbook of Adhesives and Sealants, Vol 1 by Philippe Cognard, 45
Chapter 13 Adhesives for Automotive and Aerospace Applications (Sections 5.3, 5.4 and 5.5
from Chapter 5
pages)
of Handbook of Adhesives and Sealants, Vol 1 by Philippe Cognard, 32 pages)
Chapter 14 Adhesives for Medical and Dental Applications (New by Sina Ebnesajjad,
estimate 20
pages)
Appendix Safety, Environmental, Economic Aspects, and Future Trends (Chapter 13 from
Adhesives Technology, 20
NEW: Regulatory frameworks: REACH, ROHS, WEEE etc
pages)
Glossary (From Adhesives Technology, 25 pages)
Index
