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Gloved hand dispensing LORD 406/19 acrylic adhesive from a cartridge along the inside corner seam of a sheet metal box

Can Structural Adhesive Survive Powder Coating? LORD Acrylic Test Data

“Do you have an adhesive that can go through powder coat?” is one of the most common questions we get from metal fabricators, trailer and truck body builders, and sign shops. There are two ways to run it, and they use different adhesives: Bonding before powder coat. The bonded assembly goes through the oven. This Read more…

Boat diagram with callouts for marine sealing and bonding applications, including deck caulking, through-hull fittings and deck-to-hull bonding

Boat Building Adhesives: Stringers, Deck-to-Hull, StarBoard and Sealants

This guide covers the adhesives, sealants and fasteners we supply to boat builders, custom builders, workboat shops and repair yards. It’s organized by where the work happens on the boat, so you can jump straight to the joint in front of you. Jump to: Stringers and bulkheads Drums, pails or SmartPak Deck‑to‑hull and 5200 alternative Marine sealants StarBoard bonding Laminating and fairing Spray adhesives Fasteners How to plan a bond FAQ Which Read more…