An epoxy is a polymer that cures when mixed with a catalyzing agent or hardener. Epoxies are part of a class of adhesives called engineering adhesives or structural adhesives, which also includes polyurethane and acrylic. Epoxies were first developed and used in industry in the United States during the early 1930's.
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Daubert Chemical Company, Inc.Chicago, IL 800-747-3913 Since 1935, Daubert Chemical has been a leading provider of adhesives & specialty coatings for the steel, automotive transportation & general manufacturing industries. Products include aerosol adhesive concentrates, Daubond® eco-friendly adhesives & epoxy formulations. Committed to R&D. In business since 1935, our dedication to adhesives is now seen on a global basis for various industries.
PermabondPottstown, PA 800-714-0170 Permabond is a leading manufacturer of engineering adhesives, supplying high-quality industrial adhesives to customers worldwide. Permabond offers an extensive range of anaerobic adhesives and sealants (threadlockers, retaining compounds, pipe sealants and gasketing adhesives), cyanoacrylate (instant adhesive), epoxy, acrylic and UV-curable adhesives (ideal for glass bonding).
Epoxyset, Inc.Lincoln, RI 401-726-4500 Epoxyset has been providing quality epoxy products and service since 1997. We are a leading manufacturer of custom formulated adhesives and potting compounds used in advanced technology applications. We supply superior quality products that are used in electronic and microelectronic, medical device, semiconductor, fiber optics and aerospace industries. Call us today.
RH Products Co., Inc.Acton, MA 781-259-9464 For more than 60 years, RH Products has been engaged in the development and manufacturing of superior quality, industrial strength, specialty adhesives servicing the footwear, orthotic, marine liner, truck tarp, sporting goods, construction and rubber/gasket industries. We are a successful domestic manufacturer of solvent-type adhesives. Call us today!
Adhesives Research, Inc.Glen Rock, PA 800-445-6240 As the leader in pressure-sensitive adhesives worldwide, Adhesives Research has offered bonding solutions and laminating adhesives for over 44 years. As an ISO 9001:2000 certified adhesive manufacturer of high-performance adhesives, our custom solutions in polymerization and adhesive coatings are unrivalled. Call us or visit our website today for more information.
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Epoxy
Raw epoxy materials are blended by manufacturers into epoxy systems that can be used for various purposes. The epoxy formulas may be changed in hundreds of ways, depending on their intended use. Epoxy manufacturers may add mineral fillers, thickeners, accelerators, adhesion promoters, and even fiber reinforcements such as glass, carbon, Kevlar, and boron. The curing of liquid polyethers creates epoxy resins, a compound used in a wide variety of applications just like all other epoxy combinations. In regards to adhesives, epoxy resins are used to create laminating adhesives and conductive adhesives. Even by themselves, these resins are a natural epoxy adhesive used in many homes to fix broken pottery, glass and china as well as fixing up wood and leather. The substance is usually clear, like the epoxy coating or paint, which adheres to various woods, glasses and ceramics to protect these objects from corrosion and UV light. The epoxy coating is one example of how most multi-compound epoxy adhesives must be mixed together to cure right before application, although the bonding may be instantaneous, take a couple hours or a couple days.