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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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.
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 does superglue bond? Superglue is one of our specialty adhesives, a cyanoacrylate moisture-cure instant bonding adhesive. It will bond basically any substrate, as long as moisture is present! This glue is ideal for bonding metal to metal, but works well on stone, wood, glass, ceramic, plastic, paper, and a wide variety of other porous and
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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Structural Adhesives vs Mechanical Fasteners Structural adhesives are a powerful alternative to traditional mechanical fasteners. They offer superior strength, cost-effectiveness, and ease of use in manufacturing processes. Unlike mechanical fasteners, which only distribute holding power at the point of attachment, structural adhesives distribute holding power along the entire bond line, resulting in a stronger bond.
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ForzaBond P323 ForzaBond P323 is a web spray, pressure-sensitive, canister system adhesive, designed for use in the EPS industry. It is best used in applications bonding EPS foam. ForzaBond P323 is ideal for these types of applications, as it is very strong and very aggressive, adhering to nearly any substrate. This adhesive has excellent high
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ForzaBond P308 – what is it? P308 is one of the pressurized canister system adhesives that we carry, a real performer in the industry! Which industry? Well, several. Marine and transportation, to name a few. If you fit into one of these industries, continue reading below! ForzaBond P308 is a web spray contact adhesive, best used on carpeting
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