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The Impact of 2023 Isocyanate Regulations on Polyurethane Adhesives

You have likely already heard about the new restrictions coming into force about the use of products containing diisocyanates. Now you're looking for more information about these restrictions, whether they affect your organisation,…

Welding polypropylene has its pros and cons; Is it the best method for joining polypropylene?

You are trying to join polypropylene and you've identified welding as a potential method. However, you aren't sure where to look to find information…

Welding Polypropylene 101: A Comprehensive Guide to Joining Polypropylene

You're trying to join polypropylene and you have decided to weld the pieces together. However, it's a daunting task as you know this cannot…

5 ways you can maintain the right temperature when storing adhesives

When it comes to storing adhesives, you will know that maintaining the temperature is the most important thing when maintaining the performance…

The dos and don’ts of industrial adhesive storage

So you have purchased the right adhesive for your application. Now, you need to make sure that you store the adhesive correctly. You've spent…

Advantages and disadvantages of welding as a joining method

Welding replaced mechanical fasteners as the joining method of choice in the 20th century. But as technology advances, companies are looking…

Plasticizer Migration: What is it and why is it a problem

You've heard of plasticizer migration, but you aren't entirely sure what it is and why it could be a problem. There could be several reasons…

Fibreglass adhesive; Which one should you choose

When it comes to choosing a fibreglass adhesive, there are plenty of options to choose from. Often you will receive the answer 'it depends'.…

Why the colour of an adhesive can affect its performance

You've recently changed the colour of your adhesive. But now, you've found that the performance of that adhesive has changed. Maybe it isn't…

The different types of adhesive bond failure and what they mean

When the adhesive bond fails, it's not always easy to establish the cause of the failure. You are looking at two (maybe more) substrates that…