APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY By using these new technologies there is potential to increase


the efficiency of innovative PV modules by more than 50%. In addition to this, processing is significantly simplified, costs are reduced and aging stability is improved. This new package of materials will change the future of


natural gas. Another example of Huntsman’s work in the solar energy market is Araldite®


and H2


innovative PV modules because it is the only one in the market that can offer such an outstanding performance. With its excellent bonding and heat resistance features, it offers the ability to improve energy harvesting, reduce maintenance costs and significantly prolong the lifespan of the PV module. It would allow the installation of PV plants in adverse southern climates and deserts and could be combined with solar fuel generators where electrical energy is used to convert CO2


0 into 2015, which has TUV design and type approval


for PV modules. All too often the heat transfer properties which are necessary for solar output efficiency are achieved at the sacrifice of bonding features. However, what makes Araldite®


2015 different is that it allows a module design and construction with improved heat transfer and efficiency together with excellent strength and bonding properties. Araldite®


2015 properties of high shear and peel strength,


combined with its resistance to water, chemicals and UV are not affected when used for improved energy efficient solar panels in buildings. Tests prove that bonding of the aluminium extruded profiles bonded onto the surface treated polyvinyl fluoride back sheet of the solar module can withstand thermal cycling temperature cycles from -40°C up to 85°C without diminishing the strength of the bond. This makes Araldite®


to dissimilar materials. Commenting, Thierry Perchet, European marketing director


at Huntsman said: “The way mankind generates, stores and consumes energy is the key to protecting the biosphere, remediation of ecological damage and enhancing the health and well-being of future generations. Huntsman Advanced Materials is a global leader and pioneer in applications that benefits its customers, consumers and the planet as a whole.”


2015 ideally suited


Loctite is part of whisky history


It’s not often that a bottle of whisky sells for a staggering £100,000, but that was the price paid for a single malt from The Dalmore distillery. “This was a world record price – in fact, the first time a bottle of whisky has ever fetched a six figure sum,” stated David Robertson, rare whisky director at The Dalmore.


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o create the mounts for such a prestigious product, the distillery called in Glasgow based jewellery company, Eric N Smith. “The Dalmore wanted top line craftsmanship, which is what we do,” declared Eric Smith, designer and managing director of the company. The mounts were made from sterling silver, 925 parts pure metal and 75 parts copper. To attach


the mounts to the glass bottles, Eric Smith turned to Henkel – and its Loctite brand of adhesives. “We use Loctite regularly in the course of our work, so it was the logical choice for this challenge,”


said Eric. “Although we have used general adhesives in the past to bond metal to metal, this required something special.” Local Henkel sales engineer, Jackie Marshall was called in to help. After discussions about the specific


needs, Jackie stayed on to give technical assistance for the jeweller and his team. This included providing samples, UV lights and special bonding materials with which the jeweller could experiment. After exhaustive tests, Loctite Hysol 3430 was found to offer the best solution to the unusual bonding demands. Loctite Hysol 3430 is a two part epoxy adhesive that uses a bi-mixer nozzle so the adhesive is


automatically mixed at the point of application. Eric Smith concludes: “We couldn’t have submitted the job to such a high standard if it hadn’t been for Loctite and the back-up in technical services. I know I can design new pieces with confidence that the Loctite product will do the job.”


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