What is surface energy and how does it affect adhesive bonding?
November 27, 2025
Every surface has energy. You wouldn’t necessarily think so, but they do. You can’t ‘see’ surface energy just by
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Every surface has energy. You wouldn’t necessarily think so, but they do. You can’t ‘see’ surface energy just by
Permabond 2K Primer is a dual-purpose product. It indicates whether or not sufficient surface preparation has been carried out and
Permabond 2K Primer is a multi-purpose product. It is ideal for preparing substrates for bonding, identifying if the surface is
Permabond Anaerobic Surface Conditioner – FAQs What are anaerobic activators or anaerobic surface conditioners? Permabond Anaerobic Surface Conditioner (Permabond ASC10)
Why pretreat? Certain plastic substrate materials have a low surface energy which give them a non-stick nature. Typical “offenders” are
Wetability A “wetable” surface is said to have “high surface energy,” liquid can spread across the substrate without the bunching
Why is surface preparation important in adhesive bonding? As any professional who works with adhesives knows, surface preparation is one
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