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Silicones

Mold making, potting, lubrication and separation.

All silicones

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Mold Making potting Release agent Silicone Oil

Also as a private label SILISIL

Adhesives & sealants

From structural bonding to screw locking.

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Cyanoacrylate adhesive Threadlocking Epoxy 1K/2K UV-curing

Resins & potting

Giessen, optics, electronics.

All resins & potting compounds

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potting crystal clear thermally conductive

Also as a private label SILIRESIN

Lubricants

Fats, oils, dry lubricants.

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Release agent Lubricating Grease Silicone Oil

Technical Sprays

Maintenance, assembly, disconnection.

All technical sprays

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Release agent Clean

Also as a private label SILISIL

Surface Treatment

Clean, pretreat, protect.

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Clean Primers & Adhesion Promoters

Construction chemicals

Sealing, bonding, flooring.

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Construction chemicals

Dosing & mixing technology

Pistols, static mixers, systems.

All dosing and mixing technology

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Dispensing gun Static mixer

Also as a private label SILISIL

SILITECH's own brands

Silicones, silicone oils, sprays

Casting and potting resins

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22 articles

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Primers and adhesion promoters: when necessary and which one for which adhesive

When does an adhesive bond require a primer? How adhesion promoters work and which one is suitable for which adhesive and material.

World: Bonding & Sealing

14.06.2026

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Surface preparation before bonding: cleaning, roughening, activating

The surface determines the bond. Cleaning, roughening, activating, priming – the correct sequence and common mistakes.

World: Bonding & Sealing World: Surface Treatment & Corrosion Protection

14.06.2026

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Removing silicone and adhesive residues without leaving any residue

Remove silicone, adhesive, and sealant cleanly – mechanically and chemically, without damaging the substrate.

World: Bonding & Sealing World: Surface Treatment & Corrosion Protection

14.06.2026

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Bonding plastics: Which adhesive works on which plastic?

Which adhesive holds on PE, PP, PTFE, ABS, PC & Co.? Substrate guide with selection aid, primer tips, and pretreatment for difficult plastics.

World: Bonding & Sealing

13.06.2026

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Selecting industrial adhesives: Which curing method is suitable for assembly?

Two opaque metal parts need to be joined. The adhesive joint will be concealed later, leaving little time before the next assembly step. These specifications alone limit the choice of adhesive...

Type: Comparison World: Bonding & Sealing

07.04.2026

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Permabond Adhesives: Range, Technical Data & Loctite Comparison

Permabond is one of the world's leading manufacturers of industrial adhesives – from cyanoacrylates to structural epoxides to anaerobic adhesives. Since the development of the original Eastman 910 (the first commercial super glue), the company has focused on high-performance...

Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Industrial Property: High Strength Brand: Permabond Type: Profile World: Bonding & Sealing

22.02.2026

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Loctite 5910: Silicone Flange Sealant (FIPG)

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

Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Industry Brand: Henkel/Loctite Type: Profile World: Adhesive Bonding & Sealing

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. The 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 & Industrial Property: High Strength Brand: Henkel/Loctite Type: Profile World: Bonding & Sealing

22.02.2026

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

Consider a long bracket protruding from a metal housing. A cable runs along its end. The adhesive surface is large, the adhesive has a high data sheet rating – nevertheless, it can still...

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

16.02.2026

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Selecting & correctly applying threadlockers | SILITECH

Suppose a small adjusting screw on a guide is meant to hold its position. During servicing, it needs to be loosened and readjusted. For this component, subsequent tool access is crucial...

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

08.04.2025

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