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|  | Franklin Adhesives & Polymers' Covinax 462 ranked in the top ten products to capture interest of subscribers to PFFC's E-Clips email newsletter for 2009. See our article in PFFC magazine on page 49 of the March issue or click to read it online. |
 | Franklin’s products meet and many times exceed applicable ASTM standards impacting our wood market. The standards that most commonly impact our wood markets for exterior uses are described in this brochure as well as the test methods used to show passage. Please contact us if you need additional information about any standards impacting wood markets we serve. <read more> |
 | New! Tote Packaging Franklin is pleased to announce an improvement in our tote packaging. We are currently phasing out our corrugated totes known as Bulkdrum II (BDII) and transitioning into a recycled cage-and-bottle tote from the world leader in industrial packaging, Schuetz. Unlike corrugated totes, Schuetz Ecobulk totes can be stored (empty or full) outside without worry of damage from the elements. The new tote packaging is 100% recyclable. We are proud to be offering you such green, environmentally friendly packaging. <read more> |
 | Spring is a great time for gluing! The weather is beginning to warm up, so frozen glue; open glue joints from extremely dry plants and even chalking are less problematic. High amounts of rain in the spring months can raise the humidity in the plants. Watch your adhesive for slower curing times and adjust your clamps accordingly. <read more> |
 | Adhesives Play Key Role in Guitar Construction When Leo Kottke plays his Taylor 12-string guitar,the audience isn’t thinking about the role that adhesives play in the music. In fact, adhesives play a key role in the construction of the instruments, says Chris Wellons, vice president of production at Taylor Guitars. Nearly all of the 175 pieces that make up a six-string guitar, and the 250 in a 12-string instrument, are hand assembled using a number of different glues. <read more> |
 | Recycling Compatible Adhesives Mike Witte, manager, Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Business, Columbus, OH discusses RCA observations. "We are seeing more and more inquiries for adhesive products that have any kind of 'green' attributes, and that certainly includes recycling compatibility. <read more> |
 | With new Micronax microsphere technology, Franklin Adhesives & Polymers brings a new level of repositionability to adhesives for use in a wide array of applications, from product decorations to wall decals. This division of Franklin International can customize microspheres to meet unique requirements for customers. <read more>
Sign makers aren’t the only ones who will be signing up to use the latest Covinax pressure sensitive adhesive. Although developed especially for use on vinyl, including vinyl letters for signs, Covinax 404 also works extremely well as a permanent general-purpose adhesive. <read more> The revolutionary new Acrynax line of acrylic polymer hot melt adhesives provides an environmentally safe alternative to solvent-based products for diverse medical and industrial applications. Acrynax offers a variety of performance choices and can be used as formulated or as an additive to other polymers. <read more> |
 | Franklin Adhesives & Polymers, offers wood window manufacturers a peek at Advantage Trio, a line of three adhesives in the renowned Advantage family of wood adhesives that maximize productivity and product quality. <read more> Series of four free brochures include tips to achieve optimal results in hot and cold press lamination, finger jointing, edge and face gluing and joint assembly. Each booklet also includes a troubleshooting guide and list of recommended adhesives for specific assembly processes. <read more> |