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When forming bonds with adhesive, it is not as straight forward as the adhesive just sticking two materials together. Depending on the materials being bonded, the adhesive will form bonds using a combination of two different mechanisms, physical bonding, and chemical bonding. While both are fundamental in bonding the required materials, they operate in different ways, each with its unique strengths and limitations.

You may have heard the phrase “open time” when reading about adhesives but not known what it means or what it represents. Open time is an important factor to consider when choosing the correct adhesive for the job. Below, we will go into what open time is and why your use cases and working conditions can affect it.