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Merbenit: MS Polymer Adhesives and Sealants, the Complete Range

Merbenit: MS Polymer Adhesives and Sealants, the Complete Range. Merbenit is the industrial brand for adhesives and sealants based on MS polymers (SMP) from the Swiss manufacturer merz+benteli. ...

Industry: Construction & Engineering Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Industrial Brand: Merbenit Type: Profile Type: Comparison World: Bonding & Sealing

16.06.2026

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Bonding POM: why it is difficult

Bonding POM: why it is difficult Polyoxymethylene (POM, acetal) is rigid, low-friction, and chemically resistant, and that is exactly what makes it one of the most difficult plastics to bond. Without pre-treatment...

Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Industrial Brand: Henkel/Loctite Type: Application Case 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 cyanoacrylates cause stress cracks that...

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

16.06.2026

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Bonding silicone to aluminum

Bonding silicone to aluminum Silicone does not adhere to bare aluminum on its own; the oxide layer and low surface energy make a durable bond challenging. With the right pre-treatment...

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

16.06.2026

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Thread sealant for hydraulic fittings

Thread sealing for hydraulic fittings Hydraulic fittings must remain tight under high pressure and must not loosen due to vibration. Anaerobic thread sealants fill the thread...

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

16.06.2026

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Threadlocking on Oily Threads

Threadlocking on Oily Threads In practice, threads are rarely free of grease: cutting, lubricating, and corrosion protection oils remain on the component. Anaerobic threadlockers can tolerate light oil films...

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

16.06.2026

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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

Bonding Metal Without Welding: 5 High-Performance Adhesives Compared Metal joints without heat, distortion, or elaborate post-processing: Modern high-performance adhesives achieve shear strength...

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

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

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

08.04.2025

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