Category Archive: Instant Adhesives

Types of Medical Device Adhesives and Their Applications

Throughout the years, innovations in construction material and manufacturing processes have led to medical-grade adhesives replacing the use of traditional fastening systems in medical device assemblies. When properly applied, adhesives present significant advantages over other mechanical fastening methods.

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The Strength Behind Industrial Super Glue

The strength behind industrial super glue is often a topic of conversation with our customers.  So we thought we would create this post to provide an overview in an attempt to cover this topic.  As we mentioned in a prior post, keep in mind, not all super glues are created equal.  In fact, there are varying types of super glues (also known as cyanoacrylates), that are intended for various type of applications.

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Comparing Cyanoacrylate, Epoxy, and Resin Adhesives

difference between epoxy and resin

 

When choosing an adhesive for an industrial or consumer assembly application, it is important to identify and understand the differences between the types available. Adhesive manufacturers produce a variety of adhesives, each of which exhibits distinct chemical characteristics and provides different advantages and disadvantages depending on the use case.

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The History of Cyanoacrylate Adhesives

Some of the innovations that emerged out of World War II are well-documented, ranging from the microwave to the photo copier. But there’s one small tool whose WW2 heritage is lesser-known.  Today we know this powerful product as Super Glue.

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How Cyanoacrylate Adhesives Work and Their Industrial Applications

 

As modern adhesive technologies advance, manufacturers are progressively interested in understanding the use of adhesives in product assembly applications and what benefits are offered over mechanical assembly methods such as welding, rivets and threaded fasteners. This post will help you gain a better understanding of how cyanoacrylates work and why they are a good choice as they relate to alternative fastening techniques.

 

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