How do I achieve desired threadlocker and pipesealant strength?
There are two main things to consider when troubleshooting threaded adhesive sealant failure. Correct Adhesive Selection Proper Adhesive Application
Chemicals used with Adhesives – What are they and what do they do?
Primers, Cleaners, Etchants, Initiators, Activators, Accelerators and Surface Conditioners are examples of chemicals used with adhesives. In some applications, they help to achieve desired results. The requirements of the process will guide the selection of the appropriate chemical. In some cases, the substrates must be primed. In other instances, the adhesive cure is triggered with […]
Understanding climate factors related to choosing an adhesive
Adhesives in the cured and uncured state can be affected by climate. So it is important to establish a proper work environment. Every country in the world undergoes seasonal changes, some more extreme in range than others. Global transportation methods encounter changes in the environment as well. The result is variable and inconsistent levels of […]
Why use adhesives over mechanical fasteners?
Selecting an Adhesive or Mechanical joining method? Some people are more inclined to trust a mechanical joining method, such as a rivet or weld over an adhesive, to secure two things together. Adhesives, however, overcome the limitations found in traditional methods of joining plastics and metals. When it comes to joining plastics, mechanical fasteners, ultrasonic […]
Adhesive removal
Understanding appropriate adhesive removal techniques is important, whether to clean up a spill, disassemble a unit for repair, or simply to know what will cause the bond to fail to avoid bond failure.
Attending trade shows to find an adhesive solution
Trade shows of every size represent opportunities to stay informed about developments in many areas of business and to connect with new supply sources. Equally valuable is the chance to brainstorm with professionals that are willing to think outside the box in order to grow their business. Adhesive manufacturers can be found at shows targeted […]
Adhesives for magnet bonding
Magnet Bonding Take a moment and look around you at how many everyday items require bonding magnets to operate. Microphones, loudspeakers, brush type electric motors, and brushless electric motors all require magnets. For example, there are dozens of electric motors in your automobile running everything from your mirror position to your windows and power steering […]
Adhesive Applications on Filters
Filter Adhesives Adhesive applications on filters are as diverse as the materials they filter. They include: Sealing the rolled seam on the base plate Bonding rubber gaskets to the base plate Bonding filter assembly to the end plates Sealing disc-shaped filters FILTER ADHESIVES FOR SEALING THE ROLLED SEAM ON THE BASE PLATE Rolled seams in […]
Adhesives for Electronic Assembly
Electronics Adhesive How do adhesives for electronic assembly differ from general engineering adhesives? Are they stronger? Faster? Do they resist higher temperatures? Have less volatiles or odor? Certain specifications and requirements are unique to the electronics industry. For example, electrically conductive epoxies are silver filled for the required conductivity. These epoxies are understandable very expensive, […]
How many industry sectors rely on adhesives?
The short answer is “Almost all of them.” You probably could have guessed that on your own, but what’s more interesting is how each industry uses adhesives. The following lists some of the less visible applications in use all around us. Ground transportation – In the rail and vehicle industries, adhesives bond multiple parts of […]
Using the right adhesive for the right situation …
Why are there so many kinds of adhesive? Bonding two components might be possible with nothing but a dab of epoxy, but a less expensive, more effective, or faster curing solution might occur with a cyanoacrylate (instant adhesive) or one of the many other adhesive chemistries available in the marketplace. Choosing the right adhesive the […]
What kind of adhesive will stick to …?
For just about every possible surface man can find or create, there is a type of adhesive that will stick to it. However, the reasons to use industrial engineering adhesives are for the consistency in the properties of strength and temperature resistance that they bring to the production of finished goods. The tricky part of […]
