epoxy or glue?

Epoxy vs glue: what to choose for your process?

Biodegradable resin solutions for greener production processes

Zein-based biomedical skin glues and dermal films

Heat-resistant wood veneers and laminate adhesives

Elastic adhesives to glue PVC, parquet and other floors

Versatile automotive electronics glue and sealant

Excellent automotive and electronics glue and sealant in one We know it’s a common problem in the ever increasingly complex challenges most industries face. How do you keep the number of adhesion failures and adhesion related workshop…

Non-slump fiberglass glue for bead application

Strong and versatile adhesive for fiberglass and fiberglass-reinforced polymer substrates You are probably reading this because you need a specific adhesive for a specific application. Let’s go out on a limb here and guess you are looking…

Metal-to-metal adhesive for the aircraft industry

High-strength metal-to-metal adhesive for aircraft construction Your company is searching for the best adhesives available for the construction and maintenance of airplanes. In the aerospace industry there is only limited leeway between…

Food-safe plastic adhesive for filter elements

Adhesive for plastic substrates in filter elements In most industries liquids and gasses are filtered for various purposes and reasons. A wide variety of filtration element types have been developed, all with slightly different properties.…

Epoxy for substrates with different thermal characteristics

Strong-bonding epoxy adhesive for metal and plastic substrates One of the common truths in manufacturing is that different materials have different properties. Of course, that is exactly why you pick a particular mix of materials. Every…
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Biodegradable and compostable glues and adhesives

Biodegradable polymers driven by demand, and necessity The need for sustainable, even biodegradable polymers - in particular for biodegradable adhesives and compostable glues - has never been greater. The world’s population is growing,…
car seats with reactive hot melt adhesives

Polyurethane (PUR) and polyolefin (POR) reactive hot melt adhesives

Increasing demand for PUR and POR reactive hot melt gluers for automotive adhesives The need for reactive hot melt adhesives has never been greater, thanks to their extraordinary strength and versatility. Reactive hot melt gluers refer to…
packaging film with biodegradable heat seal adhesive

Biodegradable heat seal adhesives

Rules and regulations regarding packaging are becoming stricter by the year. Costumers demand a wider choice in products with eco-friendly packaging. The industry must comply or perish. Unfortunately, complying is complicated by the fact that…
blue medical tape with wash soluble adhesive

Water-soluble adhesive tape

Water-soluble medical tape for surgical solutions Water-soluble hot-melt medical tape is uniquely designed for sustainability and reuse for surgical procedures. More and more hospitals rely on reusable surgical tape instead of disposable…
Airbus qualified FST adhesive and primer

Aircraft FST adhesive and bonding enhancer

Aircraft adhesive bonding Aircraft adhesive bonding is an important topic for both the aviation industry and automotive industry. All companies that work in these fields generally have extremely high demands for the quality and reliability…
sterile medical adhesive film in abdominal surgery

Medical Adhesive Systems for skin and Incision drapes

Sterile surgical systems: medical adhesive film Operation theaters require a high standard of sterility at all times, to ensure protection of skin during incisions. Surgical glue standards are no different. Medical adhesive film can be of…
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Pneumatic adhesive dispenser for hot melt

Pneumatic dispensers help apply reactive hot melt adhesives Is your glue gun the right one for your needs? High quality application equipment plays an important role in hot melt adhesive. Depending on the application, either automatic or…
laminating film on book covers

Laminating film for paper and packaging

Film for laminate paper, foil and nylon bonding In the paper and packaging industries, laminating film is applied to surfaces such as paper, cardboard, aluminum foil and biofilm. The purpose of laminating film is to provide food and non-food…
100% Biodegradable and 100% compostable

Biodegradable hot melt adhesives

Hot melt adhesives are not a new thing. They’ve been around for over half a century now, becoming increasingly versatile and cost-effective. There is an HMA for practically every application on the market. In recent years, the industry has…
Aircraft Sealant Application Solutions

Aircraft Sealant Application Solutions

Aircraft sealant solutions Aviation sealants must maximise convenience, durability, comfort and safety. Failing to prioritise these can negatively affect the life of a plane—not to mention the lives of the people onboard! Characteristics…
Glue Mixer Adhesive Pump

Industrial applicators for glues and other adhesives

Industrial application of mixed glues and other adhesives renewed The application of mixed glues and adhesives is accurate, efficient and innovative, if one uses the right machine with the best technology. Increasingly, the industry is turning…
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PSA roofing adhesive

When you are trying to pick the perfect roofing adhesive (PSA) for your non-woven reinforced polymeric membranes, you quickly run into a number of challenges. The variety is huge (EPDM, SBS, APP, TPS, etc.), and the number of adhesives is even…
Compostable artificial grass

Compostable latex adhesive replacement

Compostable latex adhesive over backing with natural fibers (sisal, coconut fibers). True eco-friendly latex polymer replacement Latex has been a household name for decades. It is appreciated in various industries for its properties,…
blue trucks in a row finished with heavy truck and trailer bonding adhesive

Heavy truck and trailer bonding adhesive systems

Road transport benefits from heavy truck and trailer bonding adhesives The use of adhesives in road transport vehicles, such as combination vehicles, trucks and trailers, is ever increasing. This is due to the numerous advantages these solutions…
adhesives and sealants for buses beeing applied during assembly

Adhesives and sealants for buses

Adhesives and sealants for buses replace fasteners The bus manufacturing industry is currently shifting away from mechanical fasteners and replacing them by adhesives and sealants for buses. The shift towards adhesives and sealants in bus…
adhesives and sealants for agricultural machinery on green harvester and tractor

Agricultural and construction machinery adhesive systems

Agricultural and construction machinery adhesive increases efficiency Heavy machinery in agriculture and construction must be safe, reliable and durable with a hint of comfort. In order to meet the requirements, special construction and…
comostable pressure sensitive adhesive for tape and labels used behind an eco friendly label

PSA adhesive for compostable labels and tape

Pressure sensitive adhesive enables compostable labels and tape The packaging industry has lately been adopting more sustainable processes and greener materials. This is due to national and international regulations, buyers ́ desire for…
biodegradable hot melt adhesive 100% biodegradable

Biodegradable hot melt adhesive

Biodegradable hot melt adhesive systems reduce environmental impact To respond to the increased demand for greener packaging solutions, biodegradable hot melt adhesive systems have been developed. The biodegradable hot glue systems function…
a baby diaper wherenonwoven construction adhesive is used

Nonwoven construction adhesive

Hygiene products benefit from nonwoven construction adhesive systems The largest, and fastest growing, user of nonwoven materials is the hygiene products industry, which means that it also consumes the most nonwoven construction adhesive…
landfill sealants and dump truck

Landfill sealants

Landfill sealants protect soil and groundwater Landfills are areas carefully designed and placed in or on top of the ground. Their main purpose being waste disposal, it is crucial that the waste does not get the chance to contaminate the…
folder gluer machine applies metallocene hot melt adhesive

Metallocene hot melt adhesive

Metallocene hot melt adhesive for maximum efficiency Metallocene hot melt adhesive is a high performance, low temperature adhesive which is suitable for various applications within the packaging industry. The metallocene adhesives are not…
sealants for ports being used in a harbor

Marine sealants for ports

Marine sealants for ports increase durability and protect the soil Ports are busy areas subject to continuous traffic on and off water. Ships of all sizes come and go picking up and delivering cargo, brought to the port by trucks and trains,…
sealants for concrete at gas station in use

Gasoline resistant sealant for gas stations

Gasoline resistant sealant contributes to safety at gas stations Gas stations, or filling stations, are designed for refuelling motor vehicles from tanks underneath the stations. At gas stations, harsh chemicals such as gasoline, diesel…
parking garage sealant applied in a garage

Parking garage sealant

Parking garage sealant for higher durability Parking garages are usually concrete constructions whose floors consist of concrete fields. These concrete structures include control and isolation joints which require a special parking garage…
finger joints to be joined with EPI glue for wood

EPI glue for wood

Emulsion polymer isocyanate, EPI glue for wood Emulsion polymer isocyanate, EPI glue is an efficient wood to wood adhesive which consists of two components. The first one is a water based emulsion, and the second one a hardener. The EPI…
prefabricated panel systems made with automated glue application machine

Automated glue application machine for stone strips

New machine enables automated glue application for prefabricated panels Traditional masonry construction is a time consuming process which involves high transportation costs and possible installation delay due to the weather conditions.…
sealants for bridge foundation applied to bridge footing under water

Bridge foundation sealants

Bridge foundation sealants increase reliability and safety One of the most critical parts of a bridge is the foundation: it must be safe and reliable as the weight of the entire bridge lays on it together with the traffic on the bridge.…
expansion joint sealant for bridges applied

Expansion joint sealant systems for bridges

Expansion joint sealant for bridges increases construction reliability Movement joints, better known as expansion joints in bridges, are designed to keep parts together. Additionally, they safely absorb expansion by temperature changes,…
water based mattress adhesives in assembly

Waterborne adhesive for mattresses

Waterborne adhesive for mattresses allows for sustainable mattress manufacturing Lately the demand for waterborne adhesive for mattresses has been increasing as the manufacturing processes shift towards greener practices and raw materials.…
hot melt adhesives for mattresses in assembly

Hot melt adhesives for mattresses

Hot melt adhesives for mattresses enable non toxic bonding Hot melt adhesives for mattresses are becoming increasingly popular, as they offer a non-toxic, environmentally-friendly solution for mattress bonding. These adhesives bond components…
hot melt as a solvent free adhesive

Solvent free adhesives

Solvent free adhesives grow in popularity The growing interest and consciousness towards environmental responsibility is resulting in new technologies also in the adhesives industry. Solvent free adhesives are becoming more and more popular…
roll coating machinery adhesive application methods

Adhesive application methods and equipment

Choosing adhesive application methods and equipment As adhesives come in a wide variety and versatility, there are also numerous adhesive application methods and equipment to carry out the application. One application method is not better…
water based adhesive applied for food packaging

Water based adhesives

Water based adhesives for more sustainable bonding The market share of water based adhesives is becoming ever greater since the development has taken a shift towards more and more sustainable solutions which support health and safety as…
particleboard made stronger with reinforcement and anchoring adhesive

Anchoring adhesive for wooden furniture

New anchoring adhesive makes sustainable furniture Many industries strive for sustainable, green solutions and reduced carbon footprint: furniture making is no exception. Therefore, the use of lighter and greener materials such as different…
polyurea adhesives used as an alternative to polyurethane

Polyurea adhesive – A fast curing structural adhesive

Polyurea adhesive challenges traditional bonding systems in vehicle assembly In vehicle assembly, fast curing structural adhesive systems are crucial as they increase the production speed and efficiency of the process as well as providing…
body panel adhesive in a blue car

Body panel adhesive

Body panel adhesive for vehicle repairs and assembly The development of adhesive technology allows for use of ever-smarter body panel adhesive solutions in vehicle assembly and repairs. The auto body panel adhesive systems are used throughout…
modified silane adhesives and sealant bein applied on window

Silyl modified polymer adhesive and sealant systems

Elasticity with silyl modified polymer adhesive and sealant systems First introduced in Japan at the end of the 80´s, silyl modified polymer adhesive and sealant solutions are becoming more and more desired in industrial applications that…
silicone sealants applied on glass

Industrial silicone sealant

Industrial silicone sealant suits many applications ndustrial silicone sealant systems are the most widely used solutions in many sealing applications. They are easy to process and apply, as well as come with multiple other benefits. Additionally,…
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Sustainable adhesives

The need for Sustainable Adhesives for greener future While the world's growing population and increasing living standards boost the need for adhesives, environmental concerns encourage the development of greener, sustainable adhesives.…
industrila sealants being applied

Industrial sealants

Durable seals with industrial sealants A sealant is a chemical product which creates a mechanical seal. The main purpose of both DIY and industrial sealants is to fill gaps, cracks, joints and other openings that otherwise might cause seepage…
biobased adhesives and sealants from sustainable resources

Biobased adhesives and sealants

Biobased adhesives and sealants respond to the needs of the market Due to growing world population and increasing living standards, the need for adhesives is greater than ever. At the same time environmental concerns and decreasing fossil…
packaging line with low temperature hot melt adhesive aka cool melt

Low temperature hot melt glue for packaging

Low temperature hot melt glue bonds and seals delicate materials In the packaging industry in particular, delicate materials such as paper, wrap around cases, carton and cardboard require bonding in a fast paced environment. Ideally, these…
airport with sealant on runway

Airport joint sealants for runways and more

Airport joint sealant systems in a crucial position The loading and unloading areas, runways, aprons and washing areas of airports are subject to high traffic, heavy loads and nearly uninterrupted use. Therefore, it is paramount that the…
black high peel strength adhesive spray

High peel strength adhesive

Vehicle industry benefits from high peel strength adhesive For some time now, the automotive and transport industries have been adopting more and more adhesive technologies in order to realize vehicles that meet today´s requirements. One…
metal adhesives being applied on car underbody

Metal adhesive guide

All you need to know about metal adhesive systems Where fasteners and welded bonds used to be of paramount importance, metal adhesive systems are becoming more and more popular. Metal glue and tapes bring along many benefits and cancel the…
polyurethane adhesives being applied to car glazing

Polyurethane adhesives and sealants

Polyurethane adhesives and sealants among the most used systems Polyurethane (PUR) systems are among the most used adhesives, sealants and adhesive sealants due to their unique properties and the possibility to give them other characteristics…
a wooden house being built using low carbon adhesives for construction

Low carbon adhesives for construction

Carbon neutral buildings with low carbon adhesives for construction In recent years, carbon neutral and low carbon buildings have caught more and more attention. The common trend is shifting towards environmentally friendly solutions, lower…
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Intumescent sealant

Intumescent sealant for passive fire protection Flames and smoke can spread through the smallest of gaps causing extreme damage to buildings and even human lives. Applying an intumescent sealant to linear joints, around pipes and between…
cementitious types of grout for natural stone on a floor

Different types of grout for natural stone

How to choose the right type of grout for natural stone? Natural stone tiling projects consist of several steps including laying the tiles, sealing them and grouting the gaps. In this article we take a closer look at the latter, as there…
man laying tiles on natural stone tile adhesive

Natural stone tile adhesive

Flawless tiling with natural stone tile adhesive Natural stone tiles are extremely attractive and create a special atmosphere, however, they are not the easiest to work with due to the delicate nature of natural stone tile. The most important…
man installing masonry veneer on a masonry veneer mortar bed

Masonry veneer mortar

Masonry veneer mortar guarantees durable results Masonry brings warmth and feel to interiors and exteriors, and it works on large surfaces as well as on smaller details. However, it is not the cheapest of options, and the installation can…
Windshield adhesive pictured from the inside of a car

Windshield adhesive for OEM and aftermarket use

Windshield adhesive has been bonding for decades Windshield adhesive is among the oldest bonding applications known to the automotive industry. The initial purpose of windshield adhesives was to keep vehicles´ windshield in place but nowadays…
electric vehicle battery bonding done with adhesives

Adhesives beneficial in electric vehicle battery bonding

Electric vehicle battery bonding - the choice between adhesives and mechanical fasteners Gas-driven car and electric vehicle batteries traditionally have relied on mechanical fasteners. However, in some gas-drive batteries, adhesives are…
industrial packaging line where pressure sensitive hot melt adhesive is applied

Pressure sensitive hot melt adhesive

Packaging industry benefits from pressure sensitive hot melt adhesive Pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA) refer to non-reactive adhesives which form bonds of different levels. The bonding process is started by applying moderate pressure.…
pile of pet bottles with labels glued using alkali soluble labeling adhesive

Alkali soluble labeling adhesive

Alkali soluble labeling adhesive increases PET recyclability Different adhesives used in the packaging industry greatly contribute to the development of greener packaging solutions. Not only is it important to consider the adhesives used…
used paper bag with bio-based packaging adhesive

Bio-based packaging adhesive

Step towards sustainability with bio-based packaging adhesive In the packaging industry, sustainability is becoming more of a norm rather than something special offered by a small selection of companies. Environmental legislation and standards,…
a rail transport vehicle with adhesives and sealants

Sealants and adhesives for rail transport

Rail industry adhesives and sealants for safety and comfort on railways Safety, comfort, durability and effficiency are key factors in manufacturing railway vehicles such as trains, trams and underground trains. Among other materials,…
ms polymer adhesives used in vehicle assembly line

MS polymer adhesives and sealants for transport and vehicles

MS polymer adhesives and sealants increase safety, efficiency and reliability Modified silane polyethers, better known as MS polymers make exceptional adhesives and sealants for many industries among which transport vehicle assembly. MS…
public transport rail vehicle interior with mma adhesive solutions in panels and seating

MMA adhesive for transport sector

MMA adhesive becoming irreplaceable in transport vehicle assembly The transport sector has traditionally relied on metal as well as fasteners and welded bonds, however, the desire to produce lightweight, economical vehicles in fast paced…
super glue and other adhesives for home repairs

Super glue and other adhesives for small home repairs

Repair instead of throwing away - super glue and other adhesives for DIYers Glues are used almost everywhere from heavy industrial processes to everyday consumer goods and small home repairs. Adhesive like super glue is also a great thing…
different types of sealants used in a bathroom with blue towels

Types of sealants for home

Different types of sealants for home improvements Sealants are chemical materials which fill gaps and cracks as well as seal joints and seams. Most sealant types are waterproof and air tight. They may also have light adhesive properties,…
a spring mattress kept together by mattress adhesive

Mattress adhesive and application methods

The need for mattress adhesive is greater than ever Mattress adhesive plays an important role in the mattress and bed making industry. The glue is responsible for keeping the different layers of mattresses together by bonding materials…
2k epoxy adhesives in a tube

Epoxy adhesives

Epoxy adhesive - the most used industrial adhesive Epoxy adhesives are by far the most common industrial adhesives and probably the most versatile structural adhesives. The popularity of epoxy adhesive is not the least due to the extreme…
foam bonding adhesive needed for stack of foam

Foam bonding adhesive across industries

Gluing foam with foam bonding adhesives Many industries deal with foam bonding as a part of manufacturing and construction processes. Foam bonding refers to forming bonds between multiple foams or foams and other materials. This is realized…
adhesive chemistry raw materials, blue and green polymer resins

Adhesive chemistry and raw materials

The basics of adhesive chemistry Adhesive can be defined as any substance that can hold materials together in a functional way by separation resistant surface attachment. Adhesives can roughly be divided into natural adhesives and synthetic…
adhesives for antennas in a rail vehicle

Adhesives for antennas in vehicles

Attaching vehicle antennas with adhesive Technological development has resulted in increasing requirements and desire for communication and network in vehicles such as trains, trucks and buses. In order to enable Wi-Fi connection, satellite…
adhesives and sealants for light rail used in tram

Adhesives and sealants for light rail and underground trains

Light rail and underground rails benefit from adhesives and sealants Faster, safer, stronger and greener are all areas where light rail transit and underground trains (subway) must continuously improve. Adhesives and sealants for light…
skin protectant applied under dressing

Skin protectant for wound care

Skin protectant plays an important role in wound care Skin protectant is a thin barrier or layer which can be applied to damaged skin or to skin which is at risk of damage. The protectant provides a protective layer on the skin and enhances…
dental wax, modeling wax used for making reconstruction

All about dental wax in its versatility

The many uses of dental wax Dental wax makes an important material in dentistry as it provides benefits to making for example crowns, bridges, prostheses and dentures. The waxes are usually made of a combination of natural and synthetic…
yellow dental putty impression material

Putty as dental impression material

Silicone based dental putty as an impression material Making dental impressions is a major part of dentistry. Therefore, there are different materials developed for the purpose suitable for the process of making crowns, bridges, braces and…
laminated timber beams with adhesives for timber constructions

Adhesives for timber laminating

Ever-growing demand for adhesives for timber laminating The construction industry is currently experiencing a shift towards wooden materials which are generally more sustainable than conventional construction materials such as steel and…
furniture adhesive in yellow chairs

Furniture adhesive

Furniture adhesive for safety and sustainability The furniture industry makes use of a great deal of adhesives which improve the production process and guarantee safety and suitability of the finished products. Furniture adhesive systems…
PVC bonding required for pipelines

PVC bonding – adhesives for PVC pipelines

Industrial PVC bonding systems for pipe installations Next to polyethylene and polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, PVC, belongs to the world´s most widely produced synthetic plastics. One of the most common uses of PVC plastics is in industrial…
chemical resistant sealant in tanks

Industrial chemical resistant sealant and adhesive systems

About chemical resistant sealant and adhesive solutions Chemicals such as acids, fuels and alkalis are present in many environments for example in the  petrochemical, biochemical and food processing industries. In these environments…