Adhesives

chem-set trimgrip

Chem-Set TrimGrip: Form a Bond!

In many aspects of the construction industry, bonding dissimilar substrates is common practice. However, many adhesives are ill-equipped to deal with differing rates of expansion and contraction, often leading to a shortened bond life or premature bond failure. At Chemical Concepts, we’re always looking for new solutions to common problems. That’s why we’re excited to Read more…

fastenmaster flex 40 hot melt glue sticks

March Madness is Brewing: Finish Your Entertaining Space!

We’re all excited for the end of winter here at Chemical Concepts – March Madness is coming! One of the best parts of March Madness is gathering friends together to watch the game, so you need to make sure your entertainment space is ready for the party. Maybe you’ve been looking for an excuse to Read more…

fastenmaster flex 40 hot melt glue sticks

Congratulations to LORD on $1 Billion in Sales!

Chemical Concepts has been one of LORD’s wholesale adhesive distributors for over 25 years, so we are extremely proud to announce their most recent milestone: $1 billion in sales! We are LORD’s largest distributor on the East coast, and we are humbled to have helped LORD achieve such a monumental goal. About LORD For over Read more…

H2O underwater vinyl pool liner repair kit

Manufacturer Spotlight: H2O Glue®

We don’t know about you, but we’re tired of winter and ready for warm weather! That’s got us thinking about our in-house manufacturer, Chem-Set™ H2O Glue®, and their amazing underwater adhesive line. From pool patches to heavy-duty water-resistant adhesives, H2O Glue® stocks everything you need to keep your pool, jacuzzi, or outdoor water feature looking Read more…

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Adhesives in the Automotive Industry: Are They the Future?

When it comes to the automotive industry, one doesn’t usually think of adhesives – rather, we picture huge, heavy bolts and screws securely fastening components together. However, adhesives are beginning to be recognized in the automotive world as the next great bonding method, and there are many reasons why. Industrial adhesives are being engineered for Read more…

ultralok

Adhesives Dictionary: Types of Two-Component Adhesives

At Chemical Concepts, we carry numerous lines of adhesives with a variety of formulations to meet specifications on individual projects. Knowing which adhesives will drive quick production time and lack of waste is imperative to success.  Today, we want to break down the four different types of two-component adhesives and what makes each one unique:

ultralok

Adhesives Dictionary: MMA Adhesives

There are dozens of different adhesives from which you can choose for your projects. How do you decide which one is right for you? Today, we want to take an in-depth look at one of the most versatile types of two-component adhesives: methyl methacrylate adhesives, or MMA adhesives. First, we need to define two-component adhesives. Read more…

lord 7545 a/c

Product Spotlight: Chem-Set Rodmaster 6600 Series

This year, Chemical Concepts is excited to highlight our amazing manufacturers and the products they create. We have so many amazing manufacturers with a huge variety of high-quality products, we don’t even know where to start! Today, we want to showcase an amazing product brought to us by Chem-Set: the Rodmaster 6600 adhesive series.  This Read more…

Sta’-Put Big Sticky

Sta’-Put Big Sticky

At Chemical Concepts, our claim to fame is that “our customers stick with us”. Well, that’s an easy achievement when we carry products such as Sta’-Put Big Sticky! This is one of our favorite high-quantity products that’s sure to kick your project’s productivity to the next level. Sta’-Put is globally recognized for its achievements in Read more…

techcon tips

Product Spotlight: Techcon Dispensing Tips

Techcon is known for fluid and adhesive dispensing products used in most industrial markets, such as medical, automotive and general manufacturing. For dispensing, Techcon makes syringes, spool valves and automated equipment. These products improve productivity and hygiene in the workplace. At Chemical Concepts we carry Techcon products, and today we are going to focus on Read more…

keep-nut trial kit

New Year, New You! Essential Products for Successful Projects

At Chemical Concepts, we’re excited to make 2019 our best year yet! We want to stock you with the right products and tools to launch your business to success this year. Our mission is to bring you the products to allow for more completed projects in less time, while still delivering the quality we’re known Read more…

uv cure adhesives

UV Adhesives: What’s the Deal?

In the competitive world of manufacturing, industrial manufacturers desire a material that has a fast cure or decreased dry time, and one that optimizes the speed of automated assemblies and increases production. What is it that makes UV adhesives desirable and what are the factors to selecting the right formulation to match the various substrates Read more…