Functional Adhesive Trend for Assembly Industry

Recent applications in the industry require more and more cost-saving, more effective, and more reliable assembly of various substrate parts that are used for end-use product for manufacturers. This chapter can provide an insight on the solutions of different functional bonding and sealing technologies available to manufacturers who have used conventional methods for a long time which help them open their eyes to new solutions that can provide a faster, lighter, lower cost yet achieve more reliable assemblies resulting in more competitive assemblies in the market place. Various technologies provide an optimum solution to different industries and market segments for OEM industry such as appliance, HVAC, filter, medical, construction/agricultural equipment, recreational vehicles, railway, marine, electric motor, loudspeaker, elevator, small engine, valves, pumps, hydraulic system, etc. and for repair industry such as power plant, steel mill, mining, and car repair markets, too