Temporary vs permanent fixturing – what’s the scoop? You may have thought that all tapes and adhesives are permanent, but this isn’t always the case. There are many different applications out there, and not all of them need to be permanent, so there have been adhesives and tapes manufactured for all different applications. What are […]
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MS vs silicone adhesives – how do they compare? Both are polymer-based structural adhesives, with one using a modified silane polymer as a base, and the other using a synthetic polymer. They are both used for sealing and bonding applications, across many industries. The benefits to using MS polymer adhesives, are that they are stronger and
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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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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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Water-Based Adhesives in Winter: Myths & Truths Water-based adhesives are adhesives that use water as the carrier. There’s a lot of myths out there about these adhesives, so read on to find out what’s fact and what’s fiction! Water-based adhesives can freeze True. Because these adhesives use water as their base, they can freeze in
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What tackifier are you using for infusion molding? What impact does it have on the environment, your employees, and your manufacturing process? These are questions you should consider when choosing the best products for your infusion molding process. It’s important for you to understand if your tackifier is resin compatible, if it has sufficient tack
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What are the best structural adhesives for marine applications? And why use structural adhesives over other types of adhesives? Marine structural adhesives can be used to bond substrates in many applications in the marine industry. Among other substrates, these adhesives bond metal, wood, fiberglass and aluminum, to itself or to each other. They can be
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What all is involved in adhesive testing, and why is it important? Adhesive testing is used to see how an adhesive will perform in and under stress, and to test the strength, reliability and durability of the adhesive over time. It is used to test the adhesion level and compatibility of an adhesive with the
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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
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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, so it is a very portable and easy-to-use system. The setup is quite simple, with the hose attached to the canister
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