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April 10, 2025 | James Clarke | Technical Information, Vactac | No Comments

Solid vs Solvent-based adhesives – The Vactac advantage for composite manufacturing

For years, solvent-based spray adhesive technology has helped composite manufacturers with positioning reinforcement layers during vacuum infusion. However, with the safety, performance, and environm…

March 31, 2025 | James Clarke | News, Technical Information | No Comments

How do hot melt adhesives work?

Hot melt adhesives are a common tool across a range of industries, offering a powerful and versatile bonding solution. From packaging to construction, professionals everywhere are benefitting from a…

March 20, 2025 | James Clarke | Company, Technical Information | No Comments

What are hot melt adhesives and where are they used?

Hot melt adhesives – three short words that contain a lot of intricacy. This technology has revolutionised bonding across multiple industries, with its versatility and performance opening a wide rang…

November 20, 2024 | Ellis Fowler | Applications, Company, Technical Information | No Comments

Is adhesive important in recycling corrugated and carton packaging?

Recycling corrugated and carton packaging is not always as simple as meets the eye – especially if adhesives and other consumables used on the substrate are overlooked. Recycling packaging has become…

October 23, 2024 | Ellis Fowler | Packaging & Print, Technical Information | No Comments

Bio-based & Biodegradable – What exactly do they mean?

As a society, we are at a crucial stage when it comes to sustainability and taking measures to protect our environment. Businesses are being scrutinised for not being eco-conscious enough, especially…

September 20, 2024 | Ellis Fowler | Technical Information | No Comments

Demystifying Hot Melt Adhesives: A Comprehensive Guide

Contrary to what many believe, hot melt adhesives and hot melt technology have progressed far beyond the crafting and DIY industries. For new or inexperienced users of hot melts, it can be confusin…

September 20, 2024 | Ellis Fowler | Technical Information | No Comments

The Versatility of Hot Melt Adhesives: Beyond Crafts

Hot melt adhesives are intrinsic to many industries and how they operate. In many circumstances, hot melts promote greater efficiency, increased output and safer working environments. Despit…

November 2, 2023 | Ellis Fowler | Technical Information | No Comments

What are the three types of bonding failure?

In the adhesives industry, bond failures can’t always be attributed to a single factor. With several different variables involved in why a bond may fail, it is important to understand what each fai…

October 11, 2023 | Ellis Fowler | Technical Information | No Comments

The two types of bonding – Physical and chemical

When forming bonds with adhesive, it is not as straightforward as the adhesive just sticking two materials together. Depending on the materials being bonded, the adhesive will form bonds using a co…

October 11, 2023 | Ellis Fowler | DIY, Home & Recreation, Industrial & Manufacturing, Product Assembly, Technical Information | No Comments

Tecbond Low Melt Adhesives – The Safer Way to Bond Heat-Sensitive Substrates

When working with hot melt adhesives, users have to be careful to choose the right formulation to match the materials being bonded. Some plastics, foams, and light fabrics are susceptible to damage…

July 31, 2023 | Ellis Fowler | Technical Information | No Comments

Open time: What is it and what affects it?

You may have heard the phrase “open time” when reading about adhesives but not know what it means or what it represents. Open time is an important factor to consider when choosing the correct adhes…

June 19, 2023 | Ellis Fowler | Construction, Industrial & Manufacturing, Product Assembly, Sprayable Adhesives, Technical Information | No Comments

How does the spraytec system work compared to regular spray adhesives?

The spraytec system from Power Adhesives is a pioneering, innovative, and sustainable technology to replace solvent-based aerosol adhesives. Contrary to its name, the unique application method does…

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Solid vs Solvent-based adhesives – The Vactac advantage for composite manufacturing

How do hot melt adhesives work?

What are hot melt adhesives and where are they used?

Is adhesive important in recycling corrugated and carton packaging?

Bio-based & Biodegradable – What exactly do they mean?

Demystifying Hot Melt Adhesives: A Comprehensive Guide

The Versatility of Hot Melt Adhesives: Beyond Crafts

What are the three types of bonding failure?

The two types of bonding – Physical and chemical

Tecbond Low Melt Adhesives – The Safer Way to Bond Heat-Sensitive Substrates

Open time: What is it and what affects it?

How does the spraytec system work compared to regular spray adhesives?

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