How do I find the right adhesive?
And why use adhesive?
Our top 10 advantages
1. Versatility
A wide variety of materials can be joined through bonding – e.g. metal, plastic, wood, glass, ceramic or paper – with and among each other.
2. Weight
In contrast to screws, for example, adhesive is very light. The use of adhesives can therefore save a lot of weight.
3. Material protection
Bonding does not change or deform the surface – unlike, for example, the high temperatures involved in welding.
4. Visual appearance
The use of adhesives is also recommended for visual reasons. Especially when transparent adhesives are used, a joint is not even noticeable.
5. Loads
Adhesive bonding can achieve a more even transmission of forces. When riveting or screwing, a point load occurs.
6. Sealing
A great side effect of some adhesives is their absorbing and sealing effect.
7. Dispensing
Adhesives can be easily dispensed and applied in a highly targeted manner. Sometimes just a few drops are enough for enormously strong joints.
8. Equipment
Bonding can be carried out almost always and everywhere. No machines or expensive tools are required.
9. Repairs
Adhesives are especially useful in terms of sustainability: they enable repairs as an alternative to disposing of things.
10. Costs
Owing to the low material expenditure, fast application and the aspect of sustainability, adhesives can save time and money.
Finding the right adhesive
We show you how to choose the right adhesive in our WE explain video „How to find the right adhesive“. Our adhesive finder is also a helpful aid in the decision-making process.
The WEICON check list
Generally, it can help to ask yourself a few questions before you start the bonding process.
We have summarised them in a short check list:
✓ Which environmental conditions is the adhesive joint exposed to?
✓ Which temperatures prevail?
✓ What other forces affect the materials?
Adhesives for special requirements
To illustrate the diversity of the special requirements placed on adhesives, we would like to present three very special types here. In addition, there are countless other adhesives that are perfectly suited for their specific application area.
Flex 310 M® ProSeal
Permanently elastic sealant with high mould resistance for clean air systems