Workshop Descriptions
INTRODUCTION TO PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE TECHNOLOGY
This 2 day introductory course will provide the attendee with an overview of basic pressure sensitive adhesive technology. This workshop is intended to benefit laboratory technicians, QA & QC personnel, technical sales and service personnel as well as those individuals who are in industry related product or marketing specialty positions.
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PSA Background & History: A brief history of the PSA industry will be presented starting with the early use of pitch and/or rubber for medical application, through the start of tape coating and founding of the liner label product business up to today.
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Types of Products: We will look at the various product formats that are used in the PSA industry including single face, double face, transfer products, and specialty products. We will review definitions, constructions, and typical uses.
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Adhesive Types: Included in this section will be permanent, removable, and various specialty adhesive types. We will cover the typical adhesive delivery systems including solvent, water based, hot melt and 100% solids systems.
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Adhesive Compounding: Adhesive compounding and formulating information will be covered for solvent, hot melt and 100% solids systems – particular attention will be given to water based systems including polymers, resins and additives.
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Coating Methods: We will review the various types of coating methods in use in the PSA industry discussing the strengths and weaknesses of each. This section will include rod coating, various roll and gravure methods. A new, special presentation on slot die and EDI coating methods is also included.
Cost: $975 Dates: June 17-19, 2008
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PSA LABEL TESTING - LABORATORY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION
This comprehensive course will provide the attendee with an overview of PSA technology and develop proficiency in the implementation and performance of standard PSA testing procedures, data acquisition and evaluation and reporting through a hands-on approach. This workshop serves as an accelerated training module and is aimed at new testing, research and development, laboratory and QA/QC technicians. Training is formatted to mirror the protocol of the Chemsultants Inc. laboratory which is A2LA accredited. All major types of PSA test equipment will be reviewed in depth.
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PSA Products / PSA Adhesives: In these two sections we will present a comprehensive overview of the various PSA product formats ( single faced, double faced..) and PS adhesive types. Covered are adhesive types ( permanent, removable) adhesive technology ( natural rubber, SBR, acrylic) and adhesive delivery systems (solvent, water based, hot melt).
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Overview PSA Physical Properties: We will discuss, in detail, the basic properties of pressure sensitive adhesives including : peel adhesion, tack, shear and release. Factors affecting each of these properties and their interactions will be covered, as will the various Modes of Failure that will be utilized to evaluate test results / adhesive performance.
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Review of Standard Test Methods: In this section a review of the relevant standard test methods will be undertaken. We will review both 90° and 180° peel adhesion tests, loop and probe tack tests, room temperature and S.A.F.T. shear tests and liner release tests. The ASTM, PSTC and TLMI standard test methods will serve as the basis for this section.
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Sampling: Both sample considerations and sample preparation for testing will be covered. Hands on sample prep and test panel preparation will be done by each attendee.
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Testing Procedure: Each attendee will be required to perform several standard replicate series for each test method from sample preparation through test sequencing and data collection and analysis. Emphasis is placed on a complete exposure to real world PSA testing procedures that will be meaningful when the attendee returns to his or her workplace.
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Test Equipment: The standard equipment specified for each test method will be discussed in this section. Major equipment covered will include AR-1000/1500, LT-1000, PT-1000, various shear test banks, TT-1100, and the EZ Lab Software system. Additional equipment that will be reviewed based on attendee interest includes HSU-1000, HSR-1000, HL-101 and HLC-101/1000 The three main areas of information presented will include 1] function of each piece of equipment, 2] measurement criteria , 3] calibration, 4] use / results of testing.
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Review and Evaluation: A comprehensive review / evaluation will be given to each attendee upon completion of the workshop. The intention of this review is to ensure that each attendee is minimally proficient in all areas covered in this workshop including equipment operation.
Cost: $759 Dates: August 19-20, 2008
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INTRODUCTION TO LIQUID ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN TEST METHODS TRAINING WORKSHOP
This Adhesives and Sealant Council endorsed program is a 2 day introductory workshop, that has been designed principally for quality control, quality assurance and R&D lab technicians who are involved in the testing of adhesives and / or sealants and are new to the industry.
The workshop is a balanced combination of lecture and demonstration sessions covering a broad range of topics related to adhesive and sealant products and testing.
Attendance at this workshop will also benefit other personnel new to the industry including technical sales, product marketing, and customer service staff members.
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Adhesives and Sealants Overview: including basic information on markets and applications, structural versus non-structural adhesives, and adhesive and sealant classes / families and types.
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Glossary of Key Terminology: covering both adhesives and sealants. A complete Glossary of Terms is included with the Workshop reference manual.
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Preparation & Application of Adhesives & Sealants: including compounding / mixing / metering, and application methods from hand application through meter / mix / dispense systems.
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Lab Practices / Quality issues: including receipt, storage, and conditioning of samples, lab QA considerations, and safety practices
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Test Methods Review: in which physical property and performance testing of adhesives and sealants will be covered.
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Test Sample Preparation: covers adhesive and sealant storage and preparation for use, as well as information on surface preparation of adhered.
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Test Instruments: covers the set up, calibration and use of a variety of adhesive and sealant test instruments including viscometers, tensile testers, pH meters and more.
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Test Instrument Demonstrations: will cover all the instruments reviewed in the previous section.
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Demonstrations: will include actual testing using a variety of ASTM Test Methods and actual samples.
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Test Data Collection, Analysis and Reporting: will teach you how to capture all the test data and results that are meaningful, how to analyze your test results and what you need to do to develop a good test report.
Cost: $759 Dates: May 20-21, 2008
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PSA TAPE TESTING TRAINING CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP
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Chemsultants / PSTC “Alliance for Excellence in Tape Testing” Workshop
This 2 day introductory workshop program, endorsed by the PSTC and having the 15th Edition of the PSTC Test Methods Manual as its base of knowledge, has been designed principally for QC, QA and R&D lab technicians who are involved in the development, production or quality monitoring of PSA tapes.
The workshop is a balanced combination of lecture and demonstration sessions covering the PSA Tape Industry, tape products, testing methodology, test methods and test equipment. PSTC Test Methods from the 15th Edition are the basis of this workshop and are covered in detail. The program includes participant competency training and evaluation leading to proficiency of the individual in the performance of the PSTC PSA Tape Testing Methods covered in the workshop.
Attendance at this workshop will also benefit other personnel new to the industry including technical sales, product marketing and customer service staff members
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The PSA Tape Industry: provides an industry overview of markets and channels and provides an introduction to the importance of the PSTC in the industry.
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PSA Tape Products and Testing: provides an in-depth look at the various types of PSA tapes and the properties which make up the basis for performance testing of PSA tapes.
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Introduction to PSTC Test Methods: provides key background information that is the basic building block for quality testing of PSA tapes.
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Introduction to PSA Tape Testing Equipment: will teach you about all of the equipment you will use in the lab including peel adhesion / release testers, tensile testers, tack testers and more. Learn not only what they do, but how to properly perform testing with them for quality results.
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Review of basic PSTC Test Methods: will cover 12 of the most basic, but most important test methods all technicians should be familiar with.
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Test Data Collection, Analysis and Reporting: will teach you how to capture all the test data and results that are meaningful, how to analyze your test results and what you need to do to develop a good test report.
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Individual Competency Testing: is structured so that each workshop participant will be tested on their competence and proficiency in performing the key PSTC Test Methods covered during the workshop.
Cost: $759 Dates: April 8-9 2008
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