Adhesives

Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous

Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous

Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Adhesives Are the adhesives you’re using hazardous or non-hazardous? Hazardous adhesives are adhesives that contain at least one component that is harmful to users or to the environment. Non-hazardous adhesives are adhesives that contain no harmful components. However, the line between hazardous vs non-hazardous adhesives can be fairly blurred at times. Every type …

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PSA vs Contact Adhesives

PSA vs Contact Adhesives

Pressure Sensitive Adhesives PSA vs Contact Adhesives PSA vs contact adhesives: how do they compare? PSA’s (Pressure Sensitive Adhesives) are adhesives that stay tacky once dry, and contact adhesives are adhesives that, once coated on both substrates, stick to themselves. PSA’s can bond many substrates, but are typically used for temporary bonds or on extremely …

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Deciding Between Urethane and MS Polymer Sealants

Deciding Between Urethane and MS Polymer Sealants: The Pros and Cons

Deciding Between Urethane and MS Polymer Sealants: The Pros and Cons When it comes to sealants, two popular options are urethane and MS polymer. While both are used for bonding and sealing applications across various industries, there are some key differences between the two. Urethane-based sealants are known for their good tooling properties, but they …

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solids content

What is Solids Content?

What does “solids content” mean? Solids content is a term often used when discussing adhesives, particularly solvent-based adhesives, where the solvent serves as a carrier for the solid/non-volatile content. So what does the term “solids content” refer to?  “Solids content” refers to the amount of base product (proportion of non-volatile material) left in the adhesive …

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Hidden Costs of Air-Assist Units

Hidden Costs of Air-Assist Units

What are your costs for running an air-assist unit? An air-assist unit is a system that uses air to assist in spraying adhesive. These adhesive systems are typically used in place of non-sprayable adhesives, as they are quicker and easier to use. Hidden Costs of Air-Assist Units Although air-assist units may seem like the best solution for …

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Benefits of Neoprenes

Benefits of Neoprenes

The Benefits of Neoprenes What are neoprenes? Neoprenes are a base primarily used in solvent adhesives. They’re used for bonding HPL (high-pressure laminate), and some foams. What makes neoprene-based adhesive a good alternative to other adhesives commonly used in the industry? For one, they are more plasticizer-resistant than SBR (styrene butadiene rubber) based adhesives. Neoprenes also have …

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