What is an industrial adhesive? Types and selection guide

Industrial adhesives join materials permanently and efficiently on production lines. Hot melts, dispersions, solvent-based, reactive and pressure-sensitive adhesives in one guide.

An industrial adhesive is formulated for series production, replacing or complementing screws, rivets, welding or stitching. The right adhesive raises line speed, saves weight, joins dissimilar materials and improves quality.

Types

  1. Hot melts — what is a hot melt adhesive
  2. Reactive hot melts (PUR, POR) — what is PUR glue
  3. Dispersions — what is a dispersion adhesive
  4. Solvent-based — solvent-based adhesives
  5. Reactive 1K/2K systems — two-component adhesives
  6. Pressure-sensitive (PSA)

How to choose

Consider the substrates, line speed and open time, service temperature and humidity, application equipment and regulations. Try our adhesive selector or browse all products.

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