Adhesive Tech Tips

Learn why bonding components to PCBs is different than metal-to-metal bonding (e.g. aluminum to aluminum).

Appli-Tec thermally conductive adhesives eliminate the three challenges associated with thermal grease and pads for heat sink applications.

Work life and pot life can vary greatly depending on the adhesive material, its packaging (e.g. frozen, two-part kit), and the application.

Surface preparation methods and processes for getting the most from your adhesive application.

Used in small quantities, minor components can have a disproportionate impact on an adhesive system’s performance.

Why thixotropy is your friend!

How a company’s product and hidden costs can soar due to mixing adhesives in-house.

To control bond line thickness, get your adhesive premixed and frozen with glass spacer beads added for even disbursement.

How vacuum degassing can introduce contaminants into your mix – often unknowingly.

Mixing multi-part adhesives requires a great deal of stirring, a process that whips in a lot of air.

Temperature and humidity greatly affect viscosity, pot life, adhesive performance, and cured properties.

Three of the more common variables of the mix process that can lead to potential failure.