Chemlok® Rubber-to-Substrate Adhesives
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LORD Corporation Works with YUSA to Decrease VOC Emissions and Improve Employee Environment
Customer
YUSA Corporation of Washington Courthouse, Ohio, is an industry leader in the manufacture of automotive rubber components including engine mountings (conventional and hydro), bushings, tubes and hoses.
Challenge
YUSA sought a way to lower their emissions, while also improving the working environment for their employees.
Solution
LORD Corporation has provided its well-known Chemlok® line of products to YUSA since 1990. Capitalizing on this experience, LORD conducted a series of audits that included all application areas of the facility. The audits resulted in the identification of several areas where application efficiencies needed improvement or equipment was in need of minor repair. LORD recommended switching to Environmentally Preferred Chemlok Adhesives (EPCA) to improve the working environment for employees and to reduce emissions.
Results
YUSA had a very successful transition to the new parameters established through LORD Corporation's Process Review. The result is a win for both the environment and YUSA employees. YUSA can now burn off their VOCs easier, and employees benefit with a cleaner working atmosphere. Transfer efficiencies of the adhesive to the coated parts also improved resulting in less wasted product while maintaining the proper adhesive coverage on the coated parts.
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