Innovations Archives - Forgeway Ltd

A Leap Forward In The Fight Against Corrosion

Understanding corrosion. Corrosion is defined as the degradation or destruction of metals and alloys in an environment by the process of electrochemical or chemical process. It affects all aspects of industry; automotive, construction, transportation, production, marine and manufacturing to name a few. A recent study by NACE International found corrosion costs $2.5 trillion globally, contributing to 3.4%…

Great Cost Saving in the Commercial Vehicle Industry

There are countless blogs and articles on how to reduce costs and as a commercial vehicle manufacturer there are many quick wins that can be achieved, resulting in a more efficient workplace and a more efficient product. Here…

Get your free health check at the CV Show on Stand 3D80!

We’re exhibiting at the CV Show 25th – 27th April 2017. Demonstrating how we’ve helped manufacturers in the industry solve problems during the past 20 years. Barriers that were once insurmountable are now the “norm”; amongst these are, increased payload, improved vehicle…

Mould Part 1: Is it really that bad?

So, what exactly is mould? Mould is a naturally occurring microscopic organism that is a vital part of nature’s recycling system. It destroys whatever it grows on as it feeds on and digests it.…

Mould Part 2: What can you do about it?

Where does mould cause the most problems? Although most of us know the dangers mould poses to our health, it is still found all around us. Statistics show that around one in five British homes suffer…

Technical Insight 010: Application matters

Selecting the right adhesive for your application can be difficult, with many different factors that must be considered at the outset. Whilst the type of application influences which type of adhesive should be used - 2k, 1k, flexible, rigid, tape, etc - how it is applied is equally…

Technical Insight 010: Application matters continued…

“S” Beads Adhesive should be applied in horizontal or vertical straight lines. “S” beads are always a ‘No No’ as they can act as a water trap. Two beads that flatten out to around 20mm wide each,…

Product Focus 010: Formoa Surface Activator

formoa-surface-activator-PDF Formoa surface activator is a specially formulated cleaner and activator combined in one system. Used…

Bonding in Mass Transit and Commercial Vehicle Bodies with Formoa 017FE

As a manufacturer of both rigid and flexible adhesive systems, we have found that when it comes to bonding mass transit and commercial vehicles, our flexible Formoa 017FE is the best solution. Using Formoa 017FE (with its 300…

The New and Improved Antimicrobial

We've all experienced the frustration of watching mould slowly take over our bathroom. However you try to clean it it’s a pain and usually to no avail - within weeks, you're back where you started. But mould is not an issue confined to the home - mould proves problematic for…