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 …
Tapes vs Adhesives, What is better? So you need to bond something, but don’t know whether to use adhesives or tapes. Which is better? It really depends entirely on your application, as both are able to bond things permanently or temporarily. They both have their unique advantages and disadvantages, and both can be used across …
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 …
Industrial Adhesive Users: Is Your Vendor an Ally? First of all, what’s the definition of an ally? To combine or unite a resource or commodity with another for mutual benefit. At Applichem, our mission is to: Create allies by providing adhesive and tape solutions; and Support our customers, employees and the wider community We strive …
Common Adhesive Terms, Explained There are so many adhesive terms floating around out there – you’ve probably heard them all but don’t know what half of them mean. So…we present to you, our all-inclusive list of adhesive terms and definitions! If there’s anything you think is missing, let us know! CA-Compliant: The product has low or …
The Importance of Part Prep: How important is it? What is “part prep”? Part prep, or surface preparation, is the process of getting substrates ready to bond. The adhesive needs to cover the surfaces you are bonding together, to ensure a high-strength bond that maintains long-term structural integrity. The goal is to apply adhesive to …
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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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 …
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 …
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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