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Gluing POM: why it's difficult

Bonding POM: Why it's difficult. Polyoxymethylene (POM, acetal) is strong, slippery, and chemically resistant – and that's precisely what makes it one of the most difficult plastics to bond. Without pretreatment...

Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Industrial Brand: Henkel/Loctite Type: Application World: Bonding & Sealing

16.06.2026

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Bonding polycarbonate without stress cracks

Bonding polycarbonate without stress cracks: Polycarbonate is impact-resistant and transparent – but sensitive to the wrong adhesive: solvents and some superglues trigger stress cracks that can...

Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Industrial Property: Transparent Brand: Henkel/Loctite Type: Application World: Bonding & Sealing

16.06.2026

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Glue silicone to aluminum

Adhering silicone to aluminum: Silicone does not adhere to bare aluminum on its own – the oxide layer and low surface energy make a permanent bond challenging. With the right...

Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing Property: UV & weather resistant Type: Application World: Bonding & Sealing World: Silicones

16.06.2026

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Thread sealant for hydraulic fittings

Thread sealant for hydraulic fittings: Hydraulic fittings must remain leak-proof under high pressure and must not loosen due to vibration. Anaerobic thread sealants fill the thread...

Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing Property: Chemical Resistant Brand: Henkel/Loctite Brand: Permabond Type: Application World: Bonding & Sealing

16.06.2026

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Threadlocker on oily threads

Threadlocking on oily threads: In practice, threads are rarely grease-free: cutting, lubricating, and corrosion-inhibiting oils remain on the component. Anaerobic threadlockers can tolerate a light oil film...

Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing Property: Chemical Resistant Brand: Henkel/Loctite Brand: Permabond Type: Application World: Bonding & Sealing

16.06.2026

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A day without silicone

Contents I. 6:30 a.m. II. The commute to work — electromobility and ceramification III. Waterfalls, war, and sticky masses — the history of silicon IV. A sphere barely larger than a marble — the...

Type: Use Case World: Silicones

03.04.2026

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