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Merbenit: MS polymer adhesives and sealants – the complete product range

Merbenit: MS polymer adhesives and sealants – the complete Merbenit range is the industrial brand for MS polymer-based adhesives and sealants (SMP) from the Swiss manufacturer merz+benteli....

Industry: Construction & Engineering Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Industry Brand: Merbenit Type: Fact Sheet Type: Comparison World: Bonding & Sealing

16.06.2026

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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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Permabond adhesives: product range, technical data & Loctite comparison

Permabond is one of the world's leading manufacturers of industrial adhesives – from cyanoacrylates and structural epoxides to anaerobic adhesives. Since developing the original Eastman 910 (the first commercially available superglue), the company has focused on high-performance...

Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing Property: High Strength Brand: Permabond Type: Fact Sheet World: Bonding & Sealing

22.02.2026

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Loctite 5910: Silicone flange gasket (FIPG)

Loctite SI 5910 is a black, low-strength RTV silicone sealant for flexible flange connections. As a FIPG (Formed-In-Place-Gasket) product, the sealant is applied directly to the flange, replacing pre-fabricated flat gaskets. The 5910 is particularly suitable for applications that...

Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Industrial Brand: Henkel/Loctite Type: Fact Sheet World: Adhesives & Sealants

22.02.2026

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Loctite 638: High-strength shaft-hub connection

Loctite 638 is a high-strength, anaerobic adhesive for cylindrical joints – shaft-hub, bearing seat, bushing-housing. This green, one-component adhesive cures without air between metal surfaces and achieves shear strengths up to 31 N/mm². It replaces press fits and...

Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing Property: High Strength Brand: Henkel/Loctite Type: Fact Sheet World: Adhesives & Sealants

22.02.2026

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Bonding metal without welding: 5 high-performance adhesives compared | SILITECH

Bonding metal without welding: 5 high-performance adhesives compared. Metal joints without heat, distortion, or complex post-processing: Modern high-performance adhesives achieve shear strength...

Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Industrial Property: High Strength Brand: Henkel/Loctite Brand: Permabond Type: Comparison World: Bonding & Sealing

16.02.2026

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Selecting and correctly using threadlockers | SILITECH

Threadlockers are essential to ensure the reliability and safety of your bolted connections. Whether in technical equipment, furniture, vehicles, or industrial plants – they ensure...

Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing Property: High Strength Brand: Henkel/Loctite Brand: Permabond Type: Guide World: Bonding & Sealing

08.04.2025

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