The two types of bonding – Physical and chemical
When forming bonds with adhesive, it is not as straightforward as the adhesive just sticking two materials together. Depending on the materials being bonded, the adhesive will form bonds using a co…
Tecbond 14 – The fast-setting packaging adhesive to save you time
Continuing with our monthly profiling of adhesives in our range, this month we’ll be looking at Tecbond 14.
Tecbond 14 is a very fast-setting packaging adhesive designed for use on most pape…
Tecbond 280 – The long working time construction adhesive
One of the best-selling adhesives in the Tecbond range, Tecbond 280 has revolutionised hot melt adhesives in the construction and flooring industries. Specially formulated with a much longer open a…
Tecbond 213 – The economical all-purpose adhesive
When working with hot melts, there are many specialised grades that focus on specific bonding requirements or are formulated to meet an industry standard. Tecbond 213, however, is the best-selling…
Tecbond polyamide adhesives: Everything you need to know
Polyamide adhesives are a unique subset of hot melt adhesives, providing distinct properties that set them apart from other forms of hot melt. Unlike conventional EVA or metallocene-based hot melts…
Open time: What is it and what affects it?
You may have heard the phrase “open time” when reading about adhesives but not know what it means or what it represents. Open time is an important factor to consider when choosing the correct adhes…
Tecbond 248 – The strong and reliable multi-purpose hot melt adhesive
One of the best-selling formulations in the Tecbond range, Tecbond 248 takes hot melt glue sticks to a new level in performance bonding. Used in both the construction and product assembly industrie…
How does the Tecbond spray system work?
The Tecbond spray system from Power Adhesives is a pioneering, innovative, and sustainable technology to replace solvent-based aerosol adhesives. Contrary to its name, the unique application method…
Tecbond 410 & 420 – The sprayable hot melt adhesives
For over 10 years, Power Adhesives has been manufacturing specialised 43mm adhesive slugs designed to be applied via a unique spray-like application. The pioneering grades of this range, Tecbond 41…
Three advantages of using hot melt adhesives for woodworking
The Tecbond range of adhesives features many grades suitable for woodworking applications, with some specializing in bonding specific types of wood. Compared to traditional water-based or polyureth…
Reduce costs with the Vactac hot melt system
The Vactac hot melt system is the cleaner, safer, and more cost-effective alternative to aerosol-based adhesives, used for attaching composites in the vacuum infusion process. Not only does Vactac…
Knottec 7713 – The more efficient way to fill and repair wood defects
Filling and repairing knots, scratches, splits, and large voids in wood can be a costly and time-consuming operation, with not all repair systems guaranteeing consistent, long-lasting results…