Selecting the right plastic welding rod is one of the most important decisions you can make during a repair or fabrication project. While polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) are both thermoplastics and may appear similar, they behave differently during welding. Choosing the wrong material can produce a weld that looks acceptable initially but ultimately cracks, Read more…
Bonding plastic can seem straightforward until a joint fails under heat, vibration, moisture, impact, or everyday use. In many cases, the problem is not the adhesive itself—it is selecting a product that does not match the plastic, the service environment, or the performance requirements. There is no universal adhesive that works equally well for every Read more…
Memorial Day is a time to pause, reflect, and honor the men and women who served with courage, sacrifice, and dedication. For Chemical Concepts, this remembrance is also personal. The values that shaped Chemical Concepts began long before the company itself — rooted in the life and service of our founder, C. Kenneth Zelle. At Read more…
Understanding Integra® Horizon™ Methacrylate Adhesive for Indoor and Outdoor Fabrication Surface fabricators and installers are being asked to do more than ever before. Materials continue to evolve, projects increasingly move outdoors, and expectations for durability, aesthetics, and consistency remain high. At the same time, environmental conditions, from temperature swings to UV exposure, introduce variables that Read more…
Huntingdon Valley, PA, February 11, 2026 — Chemical Concepts has acquired Perigee Direct, a Texas-based supplier of specialty consumables for science and industrial customers, significantly expanding its product portfolio, e-commerce capabilities, and distribution footprint. The acquisition strengthens Chemical Concepts’ leadership in adhesives and specialty chemicals while adding new product categories such as plastic welding equipment, Read more…
Conventional anchor nuts weren’t built for carbon fiber, resins, or thin composite panels. Fixed nut plates concentrate stress and demand perfect hole alignment, while standard floating designs lack the self-locking capability needed for vibration-prone assemblies. Float-Nut is a self-locking floating anchor nut that addresses all three problems, all in a single fastener. This guide covers Read more…
Every undermount sink installation carries the risk of a future callback. When traditional adhesive systems fail, you’re not just replacing a sink—you’re protecting your reputation, maintaining profitability, and ensuring long-term customer satisfaction. This guide explains why Keep-Nut™ mechanical anchors are replacing adhesive-based methods in professional fabrication shops. You’ll see actual strength data, learn the installation Read more…
Huntingdon Valley, PA. (March, 2025) Chemical Concepts, a premier supplier of adhesives, specialty chemicals and related products, is proud to announce it has been named Distributor of the Year 2024 by CHT Group, a global leader in specialty silicones and chemical solutions. The award recognizes Chemical Concepts for its exceptional sales performance, customer service and Read more…
Huntingdon Valley, PA. (March 1, 2025) Chemical Concepts, is proud to announce a new sales and distribution partnership with Mactac to provide local distribution of some of Mactac’s most popular mounting and bonding pressure sensitive adhesive tapes to Chemical Concepts’ North American customers. Bringing Our Customers Together with the Tapes They Need Under this new Read more…
Cellular PVC trim board is a great construction material with many advantages. But while it can be cut, milled and routed like wood siding, it doesn’t always behave like its wood counterpart. Here are some tips and tricks to install PVC trim right the first time. In many ways, working with cellular PVC trim is Read more…
As technology and processes continue to improve, stone fabrication shops continue to become safer. However, air quality is still a significant problem that needs to be addressed. In this blog, we explore what causes poor air quality and how improving shop water quality can be a cost-effective solution. Poor Air Quality Still Plagues Stone Fabrication Read more…
In the heart of Addison, Illinois, sits The Countertop Factory Midwest (TCF), one of the region’s largest fabricators with a reputation for high-quality craftsmanship and efficient operations. TCF recently made a significant change to its workflow, introducing SlurrySep CF and S-Complex by Xcelerate products into its manufacturing process. We had the privilege of interviewing Troy Read more…
Ultralok 9102 epoxy adhesive is engineered for strong, reliable honeycomb and composite panel bonding with fire safety and thermal resistance.
Cut and drill like wood. Support like steel. Replace heavy, expensive custom metal fabrication with aerospace-grade carbon fiber structural blanks.
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