Adhesives

double sided, foam and heat tapes

Tape in the Construction Industry: The New Mechanical Fastener?

At Chemical Concepts, we strive to make every construction job easy and fast. The easiest and fastest adhesion option? Tape! We know what you’re thinking. There’s no way tape is as strong as mechanical fasteners or structural adhesives! In some instances, you’re right. But there are many applications in which the right adhesive tape can Read more…

Adhesive Dispensing Guns: How Do You Choose the Right One for a Project?

Here at Chemical Concepts, we spend a lot of time talking and learning about adhesives. What about the application methods? Dispensing guns are the quickest and easiest method of applying adhesives. But there are so many different sizes and styles of dispensing guns available on the market; how do you know which one is right Read more…

cyanoacrylates

Pioneering in Cyanoacrylates: What’s New

At Chemical Concepts, we are proud to offer cutting-edge adhesive technology from a wide variety of manufacturers. Most recently, advances in cyanoacrylate technologies from Permabond, Pacer, Adhesive Systems, and Devcon are taking center stage for their new, more versatile applications. Cyanoacrylates are a type of one-component adhesive designed for projects in which a quick, strong Read more…

uv adhesives

How are UV Adhesives Different?

When it comes to industrial adhesives, it can be tough to know which one is best for your project. There are seemingly endless varieties from which you can choose; fortunately, at Chemical Concepts we are knowledgeable of them all! Today, we want to focus on a special type of adhesive designed for maximum strength and Read more…

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Structural Adhesive Bonding in the Automotive, Aerospace, and Construction Industries

At Chemical Concepts, we love hearing about how our products are being used in the working world. Polaris released a video detailing their process of their powersports lines using LORD structural adhesive technology, which we consistently stock. In their video, Polaris details the benefits of structural adhesive bonding over traditional bonding techniques across a wide Read more…

Turf-Set Rapid Repair Kit

Synthetic Turf Rapid Repair: Product Spotlight

Football season is in full swing! What can beat the roar of the crowds, and excitement of the game? It’s a grueling sport and the field takes a beating. Fields must stand up to the pressures of a game, so the benefit of turf needs to keep athletes safe by reducing injuries. When the field Read more…

Chem-Set™ 725 General Purpose Hot Melt Adhesive

How Does Cold Weather Affect Adhesives?

Winter may be fast approaching, but work must still go on. As a contractor or construction worker, knowledge of how weather affects your materials is absolutely crucial. Cold weather hits construction materials particularly hard, so we at Chemical Concepts want to offer you some tips to keep your adhesives working and your projects running smoothly.

Chem-Set PAK-50 Gun (LP50) for 50ml Cartridges

What’s the Most Effective Method of Dispensing Adhesive?

There are methods of dispensing adhesives onsite. The question is, what is easy as opposed to hard in completing a task. Choosing the correct method depends on the elements or varied ranges that meet with cost efficiency and waste reduction. So, what are the techniques to dispensing? With growth in the building and construction industries, Read more…

adhesive removal

Adhesive Removal Strategies

When working with industrial-grade adhesives, you know that precision is key. However, every once in a while, you’re bound to make a mistake. How do you remove adhesives? For different adhesives there are different ways to remove them.

adhesive joint

Structural Adhesive Joint Design Guide

When it comes to structural adhesives, there is a definitive process through which the best results can be achieved. This blog will outline the general guidelines for strong, sturdy adhesion in every project. Many of these ideas are more common sense.  Let’s explore. Firstly, we should define the different types of loading stress. There are Read more…

Corner boards & Columns using Chem-Set TrimGrip Cellular PVC Trim Adhesive

Product Spotlight: TrimGrip at Work

At Chemical Concepts, we love seeing our products in action. This week, we want to showcase our Chem-Set TrimGrip Cellular PVC Trim Adhesive and its incredible bonding capabilities. Our friends at Four Son’s Woodworking in Ephrata, PA are loving this product, and they have the action shots to prove it!

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Reasons for Using MMD Equipment

Before jumping into the reasons for using MMD equipment, it must first be defined. MMD equipment, or Meter Mix Dispensing equipment, enables bulk container usage within the process of dispensing adhesives. MMD equipment is usually manufactured and dedicated to a specific volume mix ratio, allowing coverage anywhere from 1:1 volume to 22:1 by volume. MMD Read more…