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Acrylic Cleaner Guide

Acrylic Cleaner Guide

The Importance of Using the Right Cleaner in Acrylic Fabrication When working with acrylic, the quality of your finish, bond strength and long-term durability all start with one simple step: cleaning! It’s often overlooked or rushed, but using the right cleaner during fabrication can mean the difference between a flawless, long-lasting product and one that […]

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Bulk Cyanoacrylates

Bulk Cyanoacrylates: A Smarter Choice for Industrial Applications

If you’re regularly using cyanoacrylates to bond plastics, metals, wood or other materials, switching to bulk cyanoacrylate adhesives could significantly improve your efficiency and reduce adhesive costs. In this post, we’ll break down what bulk cyanoacrylates are and why they’re ideal for mid to high-volume users. What Are Bulk Cyanoacrylates? Cyanoacrylate adhesives, commonly referred to

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Plexus MA300 Alternative

Your Guide to Methacrylate Adhesives

Introduction ACRI-BOND Methacrylate Adhesives are high-performance structural adhesives used across a wide range of industries. From signage and plastic fabrication to automotive, transportation and marine. MMA (methyl methacrylate) adhesives are suitable for their excellent bond strength, substantial elongation, fast cure times and versatility with difficult substrates. We know the wide range of methacrylate adhesives can

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Plexus MA300 Alternative

Viscosity Chart

Understanding Viscosity in Adhesives: Why It Matters When selecting the right adhesive for your application, one of the most important but often overlooked properties is viscosity. In simple terms, viscosity refers to how thick or thin a liquid is. A low-viscosity adhesive flows easily, almost like water, while a high-viscosity adhesive is thicker and more

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Methacrylate Adhesives

What Are Methacrylate Adhesives? A Beginner’s Guide

What Are Methacrylate Adhesives? Methacrylate adhesives, often called Methyl Methacrylate Adhesives (MMA Adhesives), are high-performance structural adhesives used to bond a wide variety of materials. These adhesives come in two parts that react when mixed, creating a strong, durable bond. Unlike traditional glues, they form chemical bonds with plastics, composites and metals, making them incredibly

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Plexus MA300 Alternative

How to Glue Polypropylene and Polyethylene Plastics

Polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) are two of the most widely used plastics in the world. You’ll find them everywhere, in water tanks, buckets, automotive trims, medical trays, pipes, packaging, and even consumer products. They’re lightweight, durable, impact-resistant, and cost-effective to manufacture, which is why they’re used in nearly every industry. But while they’re great

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How to glue acrylic using solvent adhesives

How To Glue Acrylic?

This is a comprehensive guide on how to glue acrylic with best industry practices and techniques from the manufacturers of adhesive with over 25 years of industry experience. Acrylic also known as PMMA or referred to as Perspex ®, Plexiglass ® or Acrylite ® is a clear, durable thermoplastic commonly used in fabrication of Signage

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Bulk Cyanoacrylates

High Performance Adhesives for Signage

When it comes to assembling channel letter signage, using the right adhesives for signage and techniques is crucial for long-lasting, professional results. In this post, we’ll cover recommended products and best practices to ensure strong, clean bonds. Whether you’re working with standard-sized letters or tackling more demanding installations. 1. Cleaning Before gluing it is always

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