Adhesives provide a versatile bonding method and are used industry-wide. Whilst the bond is usually strong and durable, unfortunately bond failures can occasionally happen. There are two main types of bond failure which commonly occur. When the adhesive separates or pulls away from one or both substrates, but does not tear, this is known as…

The automotive industry is constantly evolving and seeking new ways to ensure our vehicles are fit for purpose and keep us safe. Implementing powerful and efficient bonding methods is a highly important part of the vehicle production process. Modern day automotive manufacturers are increasingly using adhesives as their bonding method of choice as they are…

A hot melt adhesive, also known as a hot glue, is the name given to a polymer-based glue which is solid at room temperature and is applied in a molten state. There are three main stages to the process of a hot melt adhesive bonding together materials. Firstly, the solid adhesive is heated until it…

UV curing adhesives, also known as light curing adhesive, use UV light or other radiation sources to initiate the curing process. A permanent bond then forms without application of heat by a means of free-radical chemistry. UV curing adhesives are available in a range of viscosities and several different chemical systems, most of which are…

Robots provide an economical solution to dispensing automation and are suited to low, medium and high production environments across a broad range of industries. The initial investment on a dispensing robot is quickly recouped, since human error is minimised by eliminating reject components, and production capacity increases due to higher production cycle times. This leads to…

Contrasted with other adhesive types, silicone adhesive is clearly distinctive. The unique chemical composition polymers gives silicone adhesives elastomeric properties not found in many other adhesives. This elasticity makes silicone adhesive highly flexible and resistant to changes in temperature. Silicone adhesives can withstand high levels of heat, whilst remaining highly elastic at temperatures as low…