Thermoplastic polyolefins like polyethylene and polypropylene, and polyolefin elastomers such as EPDM rubber are notoriously difficult to join. Solvent welding does not produce strong bonds as polyolefins normally have excellent resistance to solvents. Polyolefins have very low surface energies so adhesives do not wet-out the surface well without some form of surface treatment. Surface treatments Read more…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chemical Concepts Launches SpecialInsert FAST-CON® Product Revolutionary Stainless Steel Fastener Offers Flexibility and Lasting Durability Huntingdon Valley, PA – May 10, 2021 – Chemical Concepts, a business-to-business distributor of adhesives, silicone, specialty chemicals, and fasteners, has launched FAST-CON®, a quick pressure stainless steel anchoring system in North America. FAST-CON® is manufactured by Read more…
Adhesives provide strong, reliable bonds for a variety of applications. But sometimes manufacturing and repair teams have to create bonds in conditions too extreme for standard adhesives. In this post, we break down how extreme conditions impact bonding with structural adhesives. Market Trends for Adhesives & Extreme Conditions There are several industry trends and Read more…
Urgent Notification to Our Valued Customers from Andrew Morris, National Sales Manager: Dear Valued Customer, Due to unprecedented market conditions, we felt it necessary to provide you this notice about the current state of the global supply chain for specialty chemicals and for adhesives in particular. As part of our mission to be a true Read more…
The Deform-Nut is a patented secure connection into hollow core materials (panels or honeycomb). What are the uses for the Deform Nut? How is the deform nut different from other construction anchors? What special tools are needed for installation? What are the advantages of using honeycomb panels? What is the biggest misconception about the Deform Read more…
Chemical Concepts and Specialinsert s.r.l. have been investing in our technical library for the Keep-Nut. Over the last year, we have been sourcing both natural and man-made materials of various types and testing tensile and shear pull out results to ASTM standards using an independent lab. So far, we have tested several types of granite Read more…
Silicone compounds have transformed the rapid prototyping process, adding greater cost savings and flexibility vs. metal molds. In this post, we break down five ways prototype fabricators can save money by making their processes more efficient.
Silicone compounds have transformed the rapid prototyping process, adding greater cost savings and flexibility vs. metal molds. In this post, we break down five ways prototype fabricators can save money by making their processes more efficient.
Electronics manufacturers that fabricate LEDs and other components need a way to protect parts. But the potting compound you use has a significant impact on the parts you fabricate. In this post, we break down the traits of the three major potting compounds to make your selection easier. Potting materials are liquid resins that flow Read more…
Porcelain countertops are in high demand. This is good news and bad news for fabricators, who face a few challenges working with the material. In this post, we review 7 ways to make fabricating porcelain countertops easier. Porcelain countertops are experiencing growing popularity with consumers. And it’s easy to see why. Porcelain is extremely hard Read more…
If you fabricate 12mm porcelain slabs like Sapienstone, you’ll know that working with these materials is a bit different than fabricating granite and marble. So it’s not surprising that most of the traditional methods of installing undermount sinks, will not apply. Fortunately the Keep-nut is a great solution for 12mm sintered stone and porcelain countertops Read more…
The CDC has given school administrators the incredible task of reopening schools while protecting students, faculty, and staff from the spread of COVID-19. From securing PPE to finding enough space for students, there are countless challenges ahead. One of the most important tasks is developing an effective school disinfection plan. The CDC and state governments Read more…
