Adhesives are widely used in various industries and applications, from construction and manufacturing to arts and crafts. While adhesives can provide strong and durable bonds, they also may pose potential risks to the users’ health and safety. In this article, we’ll answer some common questions about adhesive safety and provide tips on how to choose,
Is your product or packaging not sticking even though you’re using the same adhesive product as always? Your glue may be expired. Unfortunately, glues lose their adhesive properties over time due to the breakdown of their ingredients. Some adhesives will resist this process longer than others. Plus, you can keep your glues in good condition
In many areas throughout North America, consumers and regulators demand that those in the food service industry replace plastic straws with paper straws. Unlike plastic straws, paper straws need adhesive to hold their shape, and that adhesive needs to perform well and be safe too. No one wants a straw that falls open after a
Hot melt is an excellent option for a huge range of adhesive applications including in the packaging industry, textiles, wood process, electronics and automotive. If you’re curious about this adhesive option and whether or not it is a useful adhesive option for you, this guide will be helpful. Discover the advantages and requirements of hot
You may already understand the process of binding books at home, from creating folios to adding the fabric or leather for your cover. However, bookbinding at home doesn’t always get you the professional results that you’re looking for. If you have been less than satisfied with your books after binding them at home, we have
Many industries use water-based glues, including the woodworking, paper packaging, paper and labelling industries to name a few. Water-based adhesives come in many ‘flavours’ including PVA, PVOH, Rubber latex and Starch compositions. Without getting too technical, we’re going to take a peek at what water-based adhesives are and how they’re made. Let’s dive in! What is
At Bond Tech, we offer three main kinds of adhesives to fit a huge range of bonding needs in many industries. Adhesives can be used for so many things that you may struggle to find information about exactly which type you should use, and how the different kinds of adhesives compare to one another. Here,
It can be pretty confusing trying to understand the terms compostable, recyclable, and sustainable when shopping for an eco-friendly adhesive. Each has a different meaning and contributes to the health of the planet in a unique way. While each has its own benefits, here we review the different types of eco-friendly adhesives available, so you
Performing an adhesive audit is critical in any industry or application where you use adhesives. The strength and efficiency of an adhesive can change for many reasons, from operator error to temperature, age, and a change in the materials you are adhering to. We typically suggest that you perform an adhesive audit at least once
Sometimes, even the soundest supply chains are interrupted by major, once-in-a-century storms. A rare winter storm in Texas has unfortunately interfered with many industries, including the adhesive industry. Since the storm passed through, we’ve been experiencing a massive shortage in many water-based adhesives and hot melts and have seen the material costs for these products
