JOINING PLASTICS
is an internationally oriented, bilingual trade journal dedicated to the joining of plastics. Its focus is on the latest developments and the state of the art in welding, adhesive bonding, screwing and riveting. Peer-reviewed technical articles combine scientific depth with a clear practical orientation.
Issue 2 (2026)
Issue Highlights:
Potential of a Bonded Fuel Cell Stack Made from Bio-Based Materials – Part 1
A low-temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (LT-PEMFC) is ideally suited to stationary and mobile applications. The reasons for this are its low operating temperatures and its advantages in intermittent oper...
Temperature-Dependent Preload Force Relaxation of Direct Screw Joints in Sheet and Bulk Moulding Compounds
Direct screw joints in thermoset moulding compounds, such as those used in Sheet and Bulk Moulding Compound applications, are of interest for assemblies with sealing and functional requirements. Chemical crosslinking,...
Non-Destructive Testing of Electrofusion Welds for Gas and Water Distribution Networks
Plastic pipelines are an integral part of utility infrastructure. For quality assessment of electrofusion welds on construction sites, welds are removed on a random-sampling basis and mechanically tested in a shear or pe...
