Author: Tom Powell

Adhesives need to undergo some form of change after application to usefully bond to the substrate. A liquid adhesive may…

Polymers form the foundation of most modern adhesives and sealants. They promote cohesion within the adhesive to hold it together,…

Adhesives are made from molecules whose structures influence how they behave. Some aspects of these molecules are particularly significant because…

A lap joint connects two adherends by overlapping one adherend parallel to another adherend. The overlap creates a large bonding…

The strength of an adhesive joint goes beyond just the strength of the adhesive itself. Just because the adhesive is…

Adhesive joints may experience failure under sudden impact or deteriorate progressively during service life. Sometimes, the adherends will fall apart…

One of the main purposes of an adhesive joint is to transfer force from one adherend to another adherend through…

What Is an Adhesive Joint? An adhesive joint is the part of the assembly where an adhesive connects two or…

The two primary ways of joining components are adhesives such as glue and mechanical fasteners such as screws, nails, bolts,…

Adhesive formulations such as epoxy resins, curing agents, solvents, catalysts, and additives must be mixed in appropriate proportions to achieve…