Friday, March 12, 2010
Product Review: MA685
Plexus MA685 is an optically clear, two-part methacrylate adhesive that is designed for solid surface and assembly where a visible line is undesirable.
The MA685 characteristics:
• Working time – 8-11 minutes
• Fixture time – 20-25 minutes
• Ratio – 10:1
The adhesive has the capability to bond small gaps of 0.3 mm to larger gaps.
MA685 has excellent resistance to:
• Water
• Impact
• Scuffing
• High temperatures
• UV light
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Tuesday, March 02, 2010
What are MMAs?
• MMA stands for Methylmethacrylate
• A Methylmethacrylate is a type of structural adhesive that provides a balance of high tensile, shear and peel strengths. They are able to resist impact, shock and stress across a wide temperature range.
• They are two component materials (adhesive + activator) that react when mixed together. This reaction is exothermic.
• MMAs have controlled cure speeds that range from fast (4 minutes) to very slow (210 minutes). They are also tolerant to off-ratio mixing.
• MMAs are generally used to bond plastics, composites and metals.
• ITW Plexus have a wide range of MMA structural adhesives to suit many needs.
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Monday, March 01, 2010
ITW Plexus European Championship
The ITW Plexus European Championship rolled into Shannon last week. A sensational advert for the beautiful game, although maybe not for the purist’s. If ever goal line technology was required, it would have made no difference here and therefore saved a few quid (or Euro’s).
Forget South Africa, Shannon was the centre of the football world last Tuesday night (and most of Wednesday morning in the world of Paul Wright). Teams were drawn out of a hat to ensure a degree of fairness and Frank’s approval.
A mix of nations on each team ensured a good blend of football styles for the first 10 minutes, and then coughing and spluttering in a mix of languages for the remaining 50 minutes. Team Wright raced into a 7-1 lead in the first 20 minutes aided mainly by 2 players with good fitness and a resolute refusal to defend from Team Coll. The deficit was slowly clawed back through the rest of the game, despite Tomek’s preoccupation with kicking Mike Howard again, but time ran out and Team Wright were triumphant, and smug.
A fantastic evening’s football, good, robust play from both sides, and a sure recipe for revenge the next time around.
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
It’s a wrap. Another successful show for ITW Plexus and Vaber Industriale Spa
By now you should be familiar with the show, if you’ve been reading my posts. Seatec, the largest marine show in Italy certainly provided suppliers with the platform to display and demonstrate their product offering. Everything you need, from boat designing software, manufacturing materials to furnishings were on show.
Over the course of the three days, our stand saw a large number of people taking a look, conversing with the team about applications, looking at products and moving on. However, it did mean we were able to address the needs of existing customers and seek the solutions to the manufacturing challenges presented by prospects.
The show ended on a high. I was invited to the Champagne reception at the British Marine Federation (BMF) stand. Accompanied by Simonette Pegorari (Italian representative of the BMF), the evening was enjoyed by all whilst discussing the challenges facing the Marine Industry and the success of the show, as well as drinking (not a lot) of champagne.

On that note, ciao from Massa Cararra. See you next year.
Posted by Paul Wright., Territory Manager, Italy
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Thursday, February 11, 2010
Day Two: Seatec ‘10
The Seatec show is now in the full swing of things.
During the show I met with many visitors who enquired about our products, the benefits of using structural adhesives and the ways of improving production processes. The new MA685 transparent adhesive was of particular interest due to its transparent bondline and working and fixture times.
I also had my 5 minutes of fame earlier. I was interviewed on camera about my thoughts on the exhibition, the economy and it’s affect on the Marine Industry. Interestingly, throughout the day my conversations with visitors confirmed my view. Although 2009 was tough for the Marine Industry, 2010 appears to have begun with a positive start. Many visitors discussed at length a number of new and interesting projects they have on the horizon.
As this is my 3rd Seatec show, I can definitely say I haven’t seen it as busy before. This if you’re wondering, is not as great for my coffee machine as visitors are coming back for seconds. I think I should start charging.
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Seatec ‘10 with ITW Plexus & Vaber Industriale Spa
I arrive at the Seatec show in Italy, in preparation for a hectic few days, almost 1 day into the show and it certainly doesn’t disappoint. Passing through reception was a task, for some reason ‘pre-registering’ is a concept not quite caught on by all.
Spread over 6 halls the Seatec show is impressive, bringing together the best in design, technology and equipment under one roof. We’re here with Vaber Industriale Spa (our Italian distributor) and located in the composite hall. Having had a good look around, it appears all the major suppliers into the marine industry are present. With every one in tow, the audience will certainly be looking for new ideas and new ways of improving production.

The coffee machine appears to be a great hit… perhaps we should have set-up a catering stall. We have been inundated with vistors wanting coffee. Of course, I put this down to people taking a genuine interest in our products and hospitality (not just the coffee).

It maybe small but delivers a great taste
As part of the event we have presented the Sta-put range of canister adhesives. The range has certainly sparked an interest amongst the many visitors.
We hope you’ll come to the Vaber stand where Alberto and I will be waiting to answer your questions.
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Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Winters affect on Structural Adhesives
It’s been confirmed as one of the longest cold periods we have known. For anyone who is wondering whether the fall in temperature will affect Plexus structural adhesives, don’t worry. If the adhesive has been stored below 0oC simply allow the product to warm up (23oC) and it will fully recover. Storage for long periods at 0oC is not recommended. Our Technical Department will be happy to offer further advice, as recovery time depends on size and quantity.
If forecasts are anything to go by then the ‘cold snap’ is here to stay with us for a while longer. Admittedly some parts of Europe are better equipped in dealing with sub-zero temperatures than us Brits. At least we haven’t been affected by a delay in shipments and products are reaching their destination.
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