Adhesives, also commonly called glue, are a generic term for substances, including cement, mucilage, or paste, designed to hold, seal, and bond two items by applying them over a single or both surfaces. These adhesive products offer extreme sealing applications that resist separation with high bond strength. They are made from a combination of excellent chemical substances, and their bond strength depends on their adhesion and cohesion properties. Depending on the adhesive types, they offer permanent, semi-permanent, and temporary attachments in a range of applications. Enrgtech offers multiple adhesives in various package types, such as bottles, cans, cartridges, pens, syringes, bags, tins, and tubes, from leading manufacturers.
Advantages of Adhesive Bonding:
There are several advantages of adhesive bonding, such as:
- Even and Easy Distribution
- Cost Effective
- Bonding Flexibility Across Multiple Surfaces
- Corrosion, Heat, and Vibration Protection
- Waterproof Adhesives
- Durable
- Versatile.
What are the Different Categories of Adhesives?
The latest adhesive products are classified into the following three categories.
- Water-Based/Dispersion Adhesives – Water-based adhesives come in dry powder or solution forms mixed with water. After being applied to the surfaces, the water evaporates, leaving the polymers (water-soluble) to coagulate within adhesive bonds. White school glue, starch glue, and latex glue are examples of bespoke adhesives.
- Solvent-Based Adhesives – These adhesive types include solutions of polymers in liquid form that evaporate when applied to the surfaces. This solvent evaporation allows the glue to harden off for robust bonding.
- Polymer-Based/Emulsion Adhesives – These glues are suitable for glueing wood and are milky-white in colour. They contain strong bonding polymers (like polyvinyl acetate and PVA). Emulsion adhesives are susceptible and melt at high temperatures; however, they retain their structure once cooled.
- Epoxy adhesives – These adhesives are strong and durable and are often used in metalworking and automotive applications.
How Many Types of Adhesives Are There?
Adhesives come in many different types and have specific applications in particular environments. Some commonly known glues include glue sticks, super glue, flexible plastic glue, contact glue, clear strong glue, ceramic glue, gorilla glue for shoes and PVC, and more that fall within domestic brands. Some common types of adhesives include:
- Acrylic Adhesive
- Contact Adhesive
- Epoxy Adhesive
- Hot Glue Adhesive
- Polyurethane Adhesive
- Phenolic Adhesive
- Polyimide Adhesive
- Polyvinyl Acetate Adhesive
- Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive
- Silicone Adhesive
- Spray Adhesive
- Thermal Adhesive.
Typical Applications of Adhesives:
Despite their repairing applications in domestic settings, they are widely employed for binding together a range of components and parts in commercial and industrial environments. They are handy products for a variety of applications and environments, including:
- Electronics
- Household Repairs
- Automotive Repairs
- Construction
- Medical Field
- Packaging
- Woodworking
- Consumer Products
- Aerospace.
