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 …
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 …
What are acrylic adhesives, and how do they work? Acrylic adhesives are structural adhesives that use acrylic resins as the base. There are numerous types of acrylic adhesives, but the uniting feature is that they all cure when exposed to air. Once exposed to air, they crosslink and change state to form a strong bond that can’t …
What are rubber-based adhesives, and how do they work? Rubber-based adhesives are adhesives that use rubber resin to make up the solids content, and contain tackifying resins as well as other specialty performance additives. Typically, they work by contact bonding, meaning you apply the adhesive to both surfaces and the adhesive is bonded to itself, taking …
What Are PSA’s (Pressure Sensitive Adhesives), and How do They Work? PSA’s are pressure sensitive adhesives, and as the name suggests, they need pressure to form their bond. Unlike reactive adhesives which need a catalyst to cure, PSA’s provide immediate adhesion and remain permanently tacky once applied. What are the different types of PSA’s? Acrylic …
How do PUR Hotmelt Adhesives Work? PUR adhesives are reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesives. They are one-part synthetic specialty adhesives with the strength of structural adhesives, but with the application speed of hotmelts. Similar to regular hotmelts, PUR adhesives are heated until they reach a liquid state, applied to your substrates, and the bond is created as …
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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Industrial adhesive users – do you know how to read your SDS? At last, here is your all-inclusive guide to reading your SDS, or Safety Data Sheet! If you’re looking for a more general guide of adhesive terms, check out our adhesive terms glossary! For quick reference, basic product information can be found in section 1. …
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