Adhesives

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Acrylic Adhesives

Acrylic adhesives are a resin-based adhesive that is comprised of methyacrylic polymer which needs a catalyst to cure. This type of adhesive is characterized by having a strong bond to a multitude of substrates, withstanding fluctuations in temperatures ranging from-40°F to 400◦F, resistant to sunlight and solvents that will not exhaust the bond strength on Read more…

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Structural Adhesive Terminology

We at Chemical Concepts find it important to educate our customers to simplify choosing the correct structural adhesives. Here is some handy information. Listed below are some of the general terms that are important: 2-Component adhesive – This is an adhesive or a coating that will consist of two separate components within the unreacted state. Read more…

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Key Advantages of Structural Adhesives

At its base level, a structural adhesive is an adhesive that can be used to produce a load-bearing joint. Structural adhesives are most often applied mainly to those within the engineering field where the joints will normally have a lap shear strength that is greater than 1MPa and more commonly, higher than 10MPa. Some of Read more…

Flexible Cyanoacrylates for the Industrial Market

New Product!!! We have changed the mold! Chem-Set™ has gone ahead and developed a flexible cyanoacrylate adhesive that has a high level of elongation. This is a new concept in the field of cyanoacrylate adhesives. They will offer a new level of flexibility, high elongation, and softness while maintaining the necessary set speed of standard Read more…

LORD® 7610DTM Direct-to-Metal Adhesive/Sealant

Trucking Industry Silicone and Adhesive Needs Handled by Chemical Concepts

Companies who depend on high-quality products to support adhesive and silicone needs in the transportation industry trust the product selections available at Chemical Concepts. In this post, we spotlight a few products that are a perfect fit for various trucking industry needs.

Pacer RTV Silicone LV Grade

Neutral Cure Silicones for Sensitive Surface Needs

A neutral cure silicone is a sealant which releases alcohol or another non-acidic substance while curing. Unlike an acetoxy silicone, a neutral cure silicone sealant is virtually odor-free. Because it does not release acid while curing, neutral cure silicones are popular choices for sealants for sensitive surfaces. Also note: Neutral cure takes up 3 times Read more…

Bostik Liquid Rivet

Bostik Adhesives Make Working With Metal Frames a Breeze

Bostik is one of the largest adhesive and sealant companies, their technology based materials cover a wide range of industrial markets. In this post, we’ve picked two high-quality Bostik adhesives that serve diverse industry and applications. Both have differing qualities, but are equally useful in working with metal frames.

Bostik Liquid Rivet

SCIGRIP Spotlight on Three High-Strength Adhesive Products

SCIGRIP (formerly known as WeldOn) brings nearly seven decades of experience in delivering smart adhesive solutions for use with bonding metals, composites and plastics. Chemical Concepts is proud to carry SCIGRIP high-strength adhesives, as well as vinyl, PVC, and CPVC substrates, along with many other related products. In this post, we would like to introduce three of Read more…

Molding and Millwork Made Easy with Trimgrip

Summer is in full swing and it’s finally time to get those decorative projects finished. No matter how big or small the job, contractors are looking for an economical way to add beauty to the outside using materials that are minimal maintenance, easy to install, and cost-effective. Trimgrip is a bonding system that is beautiful Read more…

Seeing Is Believing – New Videos Showing Off the Strength of Our Polyolefin Bonder with King StarBoard

If you’re looking for a standard adhesive to work with the popular King StarBoard®, you’re probably frustrated by now. Old posts on online forums offer you little hope except to bust out the metal screws or develop an unlikely contraption. Thankfully, Chemical Concepts offers a tough and proven solution to this problem – Chem-Set 6105 Read more…

Strong Bonding, Minimal Read-Through Makes LORD 810 Adhesive System Excellent Choice for Metal Sign Assembly

Sign assembly is often a delicate balance of strength and beauty. Thus, adhesives used in sign assembly need to be undeniably tough and a good match for the sign material** (note: this can sometimes be tricky with metal signs…..and allow little to no bondline read-through). **To stand the test of time, adhesives must be chemical Read more…

Rejuvenata Spray Stone Countertop Cleaner

Offering an Incredible Array of Products to Serve the Countertop Market

For Chemical Concepts, it started about twenty years ago with the use of bonding fasteners that are used to attach undermount sinks and dishwashers to natural and engineered stone. Since then, we have worked to revolutionize the countertop market by introducing other ways to make countertops stand out, like adding our CounterBalance line to our Read more…