Choosing the right adhesive can sometimes be difficult, so why not let the adhesives experts share some of their knowledge with you? In this blog you will find different adhesive characteristics, and we’ll outline the best choice to use on your next project.

To begin, there are several types of adhesives you could choose for your project depending on the specifics. These can range from acrylics and epoxies, to anaerobics and cyanoacrylates. Here is a quick rundown of four of the most popular options we deal with. If you would like to learn more or have questions on one not listed, feel free to contact us via our website, or leave a comment below.

Anaerobics

Anaerobic adhesives are a top choice when it comes to metal sealing and locking. This rigid adhesive offers high shear and tensile strength, and is perfect for locking, sealing, or preventing corrosion. It also is resistant to both polar solvents as well as non-polar solvents.

Cyanoacrylates

Cyanoacrylates offer speed and strength with their rapid cure rates and high sheer and tensile strength. They do have their limitations though, as this rigid adhesive has poor polar solvent resistances. You’d get the best performance out of cyanoacrylates if you use them with a plastic adhesion project, but they also perform very well with metal and rubber bonding.

Acrylics

Much like anaerobic adhesives, acrylics perform best when used on metal bonding. They are not limited to just metal bonding like anaerobics however, as two-part acrylics also are great with plastic adhesion, and no-mix acrylics are an excellent choice when used for glass adhesion.  Featuring high shear and tensile strength, as well as a medium peel strength and flexibility, acrylic adhesives perform well against polar solvents, and very well with non-polar solvents.

Epoxies

Epoxies offer strong bonds for most jobs. Performing best with metals or plastics, they also are very good with wood surfaces. Like acrylics and cyanoacrylates, epoxies feature high shear and tensile strength. They hold up very well against both polar and non-polar solvents. As with two-part acrylics, a mix Is required, as opposed to the one part epoxies which only require heat.

Now that you no longer have to ask, “What is the difference between anaerobic adhesives and cyanoacrylates,” you’re ready to order, right? Well, you’re in luck, as we carry products from many manufacturers such as Devcon, Permatex, Lord, Permabond and Pacer Tech. If you’d like to explore the options Chemical Concepts can offer your business, just start here on our Adhesives page.