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Epoxy Definition
Epoxy - Available in two-part or one-part, both room temperature and heat curable formulations, epoxy adhesives provide high strength bonds on a wide variety of substrates. The bond can often t
Adhesive Dispensing Valve Selection Guide
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Conductive Epoxy Definition
Conductive Epoxy - A term used with fluids that will conduct electricity. These materials often come pre-packed in dispensing barrels or cartridges.
Cyanoacrylate Definition
Cyanoacrylate - A one-part adhesive that cures instantly on contact with mated surfaces. High strength, excellent adhesion to a wide variety of substrates. Cyanoacrylates are available in a var
Silicone Definition
Silicone - One-component adhesive/sealant that cures to a tough rubbery solid upon exposure to moisture in the air. Silicone has good resistance to weathering, vibration, moisture and chemicals
Acrylic Definition
Acrylic - A structural adhesive capable of bonding a broad range of substrates including most types of plastics and metals both minimally prepared and unprepared. Two-part catalyst cure or one
Alloy Definition
Alloy - A combined substance of two or more metals or a metal and non-metal that fuse together and dissolve in each other when molten.
Anaerobic Definition
Anaerobic - A one-part adhesive/sealant that cures only in the absence of air. Designed for locking screws, nuts, bolts and/or retaining bearings, shafts, etc. A single part adhesive. Supplied
Aqueous Definition
Aqueous - Meaning water based fluid or containing water. Common glues including PVA, wood or paper glue. Easily dispensed with manual or air-powered dispensers.
Balling Definition
Balling - A solder paste term. A separation effect when the liquid carrier is forced out of the solids.
Braze Paste Definition
Braze Paste - A paste or flux material. For alloys that melt above 425 deg c. Easily applied using air-powered syringe dispenser.
Caulk Definition
Caulk - Uusally a sealant or silicone used to fill gaps as well as describing the process of gap filling.
Centipoise Definition
Centipoise - Normally written as cps, this is a way of measuring the viscosity (thickness) of a product. The higher the number, the thicker the fluid. 100cps = 1 POISE. 1 cp = 1 mPas.
Hot Melt Definition
Hot Melt - A thermoplastic material that is melted in dispensing equipment and is applied in a molten state. It then wets the substrate surface and as it cools, it solidifies forming a bond. Ve
Polyurethane Definition
Polyurethane - One or two-part urethane adhesives provide superior bonds with minimal surface preparation for today's high performance thermo sets and thermoplastics. They provide excellent fle
Dispense valve selector chart by valve type
A wide range of fluid dispensing valves from simple manual dispensing to precision valves for high speed automated applications. The range of valves include: � Disposable material path valves for use
General advice for handling Cyanoacrylates in bottles
Cyanoacrylate adhesive, more popularly known as super glue, or �CA� glue, is the most often used adhesive in a assembly processes. It helps to have super glue as an adhesive among other glues for
Reducing Hand Fatigue and Variability in Medical Device Assembly Processes
Reducing Hand Fatigue and Variability in Medical Device Assembly Processes Thank you for your interest in Adhesive Dispensing Ltd air-powered dispensing technology. For a confidential discussion of h
General advice for handling Cyanoacrylates adhesives
Cyanoacrylates are used in ... Ammunitions Appliances Automotive Components Batteries Consumer Products Cosmetic Containers Electronics Loudspeakers Medical Devices Writing Instruments Thousands of t
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for Dow Corning 781 Silicone Sealant
Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS Dow Corning 781 Product Information Construction DOW CORNING 781 Acetoxy Silicone Sealant