Adhesive FAQs

appli-tec-adhesive-consultants FAQ: “I Have a Difficult Adhesive Mix Ratio. Can Appli-Tec Help?”
May 31, 2023

The impact of mix ratio on adhesive performance is critical and impacts everything from cure rate to outgassing properties.

solvent-free-voc-free icon FAQ: “Are Appli-Tec Adhesives Solvent-Free?”
May 5, 2022

95% of our product line is solvent-free – meaning the materials aren’t flammable or have very low VOC emission.

thermally-conductive-adheives Choosing Thermally Conductive Adhesives for Heat Sink Applications
May 5, 2021

Solve challenges with heat sink applications that thermal conductive pads can’t handle.

Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) FAQ: What is the Value of Appli-Tec’s PMF Adhesives?
November 19, 2020

At Appli-Tec, we test all adhesives to meet our own internal specifications – as well as to customer-supplied specs. 

Testing lap shear in the Appli-Tec QC lab. What’s Appli-Tec’s procedure for testing lap shear?
August 10, 2020

Testing an adhesive’s lap shear is important because it allows for a strength comparison between different adhesive materials on a known substrate.

Ultra low temperature freezer fridge for specimens storage in laboratory testing in medical hospital or pharma business with blur lab background. Shelf Life Considerations FAQ
May 14, 2020

My Adhesive Material Seems Thicker Than Normal. What’s the Problem?

image-two-part-adhesives What are the advantages and disadvantages of Epoxy, Polyurethane, and Silicone Adhesives?
November 27, 2019

The choice of which chemistry to use is based on the application requirements.

pmf-adhesive-syringes-appli-tec FAQ: Adhesive Pot Life and Syringe Size
May 13, 2016

What size syringe should you use for your adhesive application? Answer: “It depends.”