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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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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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Cleaning and degreasing before coating and bonding: choosing the right cleaner

Cleaning and degreasing before coating and bonding: choosing the right cleaner. Bonding and coating only work on clean surfaces. Grease, release agents, or particles prevent adhesion...

Brand: Henkel/Loctite Type: Guide World: Surface Treatment & Corrosion Protection

16.06.2026

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Potting compound for connectors and cable exits

Potting compound for connectors and cable exits. Connectors and cable exits are the most mechanically and sealingly critical points in an assembly. Potting provides three benefits here: ...

Industry: Electronics & Printed Circuit Boards Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Industrial Property: Electrically Insulating Property: Temperature Resistant Brand: Elkem Brand: SILISIL Type: Application World: Encapsulation & Electronic Protection

15.06.2026

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PFPE high-performance lubricants: when conventional oils fail

PFPE lubricants lubricate where conventional oils reach their limits – chemicals, heat, oxygen. Properties and applications.

World: Lubricating & Separating

14.06.2026

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How to use silicone spray correctly, and when it's better not to

Silicone spray is versatile – but not always suitable. Application, advantages, and important painting advice.

World: Lubricating & Separating

14.06.2026

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Silicone paste and silicone grease: applications, compatibility and selection

Overview of silicone paste and silicone grease: properties, compatibility and the right selection for seals, O-rings and fittings.

World: Lubricating & Separating

14.06.2026

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Potting vs. Encapsulation: Differences and Applications in Electronics | SILITECH

Electronic assemblies increasingly need to function reliably under extreme conditions. Whether moisture, dust, chemicals, or mechanical stress – the right protection is crucial for longevity and reliability. Two methods dominate: potting (full encapsulation) and...

Industry: Electronics & Printed Circuit Boards Type: Guide World: Potting & Electronic Protection

06.06.2026

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Elkem silicones: the complete product range at a glance

Rhodorsil and Bluesil are the two brands of Elkem Silicones (formerly Bluestar Silicones / Rhodia), one of the world's largest silicone manufacturers. While Rhodorsil is the traditional brand for silicone oils, pastes, and specialty products, Bluesil represents the modern product line of...

Brand: Elkem Type: Profile World: Silicones

20.04.2026

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Release agents for mold making: wax, PVA, silicone, PTFE compared

A good release agent is crucial for success or failure in mold making. Too much – and you lose surface details. Too little – and the casting sticks to the mold. This guide compares...

Industry: Art, Model & Mold Making Type: Comparison World: Mold Making & Molding

07.04.2026

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Silicone Oil Guide: Viscosities, Applications and Selection (0.65 to 300,000 cSt)

Silicone oils (PDMS) are among the most versatile industrial chemicals available. They lubricate, separate, defoam, insulate, and protect – at temperatures ranging from -60 °C to +250 °C. But the range...

Type: Guide World: Silicones

07.04.2026

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Industrial adhesives compared: epoxy, cyanoacrylate, anaerobic, UV, MMA. Which adhesive for which application?

Epoxy, cyanoacrylate, anaerobic, UV, or MMA – which industrial adhesive is right for your application? This guide compares the five main adhesive technologies based on strength, durability, and longevity.

Type: Comparison World: Adhesives & Sealants

07.04.2026

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