All coatings have a different purpose, from weather protection to light damage prevention and more. No matter what the function of the coating, they always alter the surface properties of the material in order to provide beneficial properties for their application and environment. Let’s explore some of the benefits and applications of custom hydrophobic coatings and nanotechnology coatings. Types of …
From Concept to Production: Discover National Polymer’s Approach to Custom Polymer Manufacturing
Custom polymer manufacturing is used in many industries and for many products. We have the ability to start creating your polymers from scratch, or we can use deformulation and reformulation to re-create the polymers you need for your applications. This process depends on a few variables: required volume, which determines where your products will be manufactured commercially, and whether you …
Innovations in UV-Curable Adhesives
UV-curable adhesives are used in many industries from medical to automotive to electronics. These adhesives can be cured instantly and are becoming increasingly popular due to their speed and ease of use. Over the years, these adhesives have undergone many innovations that have improved their use and expanded their applications. Let’s explore them. Drivers Behind UV Curable Adhesives Growth Over …
R2R Coating: Is It Right For Your Application?
R2R coating, or roll-to-roll coating, technology has revolutionized the manufacturing industry by offering significant advantages over traditional discrete part coating methods. The R2R coating method involves continuously applying thin films, adhesives, or functional materials to a flexible substrate wound onto a roll. There are several reasons why roll-to-roll coating has become the preferred choice for many industries. Let’s explore them. …
Polymer Deformulation for Discontinued Products
Polymer deformulation is used to identify the chemical composition and properties of specific polymer products. This chemical process is particularly useful for customers who have had a product component discontinued by their supplier. These discontinued products can be analyzed to determine their structure so the customer can continue to create the products they sell. Let’s explore the process of polymer …
Understanding Engineered Coatings
Engineered coatings are designed for a specific purpose in the manufacturing process in order to add desired features to a component or product. They are often classified by a predominant property that they possess, by a critical element of their composition, or by the unique application that they were designed for. There are many types of engineered coating types, such …