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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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Hot Melt Adhesives
Defined by the curing process that adheres it to objects and also bonds objects to other objects, hot melt adhesives are made up of thermoplastic resins. They are in the same adhesive family as silicone, epoxy and acrylic adhesives. Hot melt adhesives are also considered pressure sensitive adhesives, or PSAs. It is when they are molded into the tacky glue gun form and require pressure plus heat to be applied that the term PSA is also valid. The hot melt vehicle, the hot glue gun, is usually made of plastic with metal attachments, such as a small kickstand underneath the head of the gun to support it when it is set down while still hot. A heating mechanism inside the gun can be powered by an electrical cord, batteries or even butane gas, depending on the context. There are high temperature guns used for metal, plastic and ceramic bonding in domestic and industrial settings, as well as low temperature models that are commonly employed in at home crafting contexts with delicate objects such as paper.
Hot melt adhesives are used in many industries. Most commonly this type of adhesive is used for packaging, textiles, labels, stamps, envelopes and product assembly processes. Hot melt adhesives may also be used in home construction, aircraft and aerospace assemblies and automotive assembly. These adhesives have some limitations. Hot melts cannot be used with heat sensitive components because their adhesive bonds lose strength at high temperatures, which can cause the adhesive to melt. Another downside is that chemical resistance may be lacking with many types of hot melt adhesives. However, depending on the application, the upsides of using hot melt adhesives are numerous too. Because of the demand to reduce or eliminate volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from adhesive applications, hot melt adhesive use is expected to increase during the future. Hot melt adhesives do not contain the solvents that may be emitted by other types of adhesive. Significant cost-savings may also be achieved by implementing hot melt adhesives instead of solvent-based systems.
