Looking into any maintenance technician’s tool box or a plant’s supply closet likely turns up some type of pipe thread sealant. But reaching for the nearest pipe joint sealing material can lead to serious problems, including leaks, pipe system damage, contamination, and plant downtime. As the name suggests, pipe sealants (also known as pipe joint […]
Structural Bonding
Industries around the world are catching on to the improvements offered by modern structural-grade adhesives. Current structural adhesive bonding techniques have overtaken traditional assembly methods, like rivets and welding, in some of the most critical and sensitive applications because adhesives create a stronger and more durable assembly, offer significant process efficiencies, can bond a variety […]
Threadlockers Vs. Mechanical Fasteners
The Number One cause of catastrophic equipment failure is “Vibration“. Mechanical fasteners tend to loosen with vibration. This causes reliability issues & unscheduled downtime. Anaerobic Threadlocking Adhesives fill gaps between the threads and cure to create a shock-proof, vibration proof assembly. Another issue is “Corrosion“. Because of this, it becomes difficult to disassemble the fasteners […]
How to caulk in 5 easy steps
1. Choose the Right Caulk Caulk that keeps air and water out over time is a necessity when sealing around the home. For a long-lasting seal, choose permanently waterproof, flexible, shrink-crack-proof 100 percent silicone. Avoid using acrylic caulk, which can shrink and crack over time. Air and water can seep through gaps left by cracked […]
Surface Preparation Guide
A guide to various situations, methods, techniques and materials to prepare surfaces for adhesion. For high strength structural bonds, paint, oxide films, oils, dust, mold, release agents and all other surface contaminants must be completely removed. However, the amount of surface preparation directly depends on the required bond strength, environmental aging resistance and economic practicalities. […]