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Modified vs Regular Epoxies Modified vs regular epoxies – what are the differences? Epoxy adhesives are 2-part structural adhesives, so modified epoxies are just a modified version of regular epoxies. Both are used for structural bonding and sealing applications. The reason epoxies are modified, is so they can be more flexible, as regular epoxies are …
What Are Sealants? Sealants are a high viscosity product used for sealing surfaces where there are joints, cracks or gaps. The most commonly-used types of sealants are MS polymer-based, urethane-based, phenolic-based, epoxy-based, acrylic-based and silicone-based. They are very versatile, with a wide range of properties for almost every application, and can seal many substrates across …
How do Moisture-Cure Urethanes Work? Moisture-cure urethanes are single-part structural polyurethane reactive adhesives that require moisture to cure. They are known as “reactive” adhesives because they need a catalyst, in this case exposure to moisture, to begin the chemical reaction of curing. Dispensing equipment needs to be completely sealed so that no moisture can get …
Adhesive Canister System Equipment Canister system equipment consists of a hose, gun and spray tip, all designed specifically for use with adhesive canisters. This is the only equipment needed for a canister adhesive system
ForzaTAPE™ T464 Are you needing a tape that doesn’t fail in cold weather? Enter ForzaTAPE™ T464! ForzaTAPE™ T464 is one of our specialty tapes, a double-sided tape that works exceptionally well in cold weather. It provides a strong bond, even to cold surfaces, and has high initial tack, excellent peel and shear strength, and good …
TensorGrip S101 TensorGrip S101 is a citrus cleaner/adhesive remover, available in aerosols and canister systems. It has a pleasant citrus scent, and is not a harsh solvent. S101 is non-corrosive and biodegradable, designed to safely remove adhesives and other tough substances across all industries. With its excellent cleaning and degreasing power, S101 is suitable for …
Methacrylate Adhesives: Dispelling the Myths There’s a lot of theories floating around out there about methacrylates, so we thought we’d try to dispel some of the myths! So what are methacrylates? Methacrylates are 2-part acrylic structural adhesives, composing of a resin and a hardener. They are commonly used in the composites, transportation, aerospace, wind energy, marine …
Structural Adhesives for Fiberglass Manufacturing Why are structural adhesives such a good choice for fiberglass manufacturing? First of all, let’s explain what structural adhesives and fiberglass are. A structural adhesive is basically an adhesive that can withstand high pressure for long periods of time, and fiberglass is a lightweight composite material with extremely high structural …
Solvent-Based Adhesives: Dispelling the Myths Solvent-based adhesives – what are they? Solvent-based adhesives are industrial adhesives that use solvents as a carrier for the resin. They are quite versatile and can be used across any industry, in many different applications. They are very high performance and are great on lamination applications, and for bonding difficult-to-bond …
Canister System Tips & Tricks Series, Part 1: Strange Spray Patterns The canister system is one of the simplest and most efficient adhesive system to use, but sometimes mistakes happen, and things go wrong. This article is part of a series outlining common industry mistakes, and what to do to ensure the same doesn’t happen to you! …
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