Click below on any of the seven advantages to learn more. For each advantage, examples of adhesives and sealants in real life are presented, organized by major Market and Application Area. Below you will find specific examples of where adhesives and sealants are used. (You can click again on each advantage to roll the detailed information back up.)
Eliminates rework due to distortion and discoloration during welding
Market: Transporation
Application Area: Vehicle Assemby
Specific Applications Include:
- Aluminum Corner Posts for Shipping Containers
Allows for a continuous manufacturing process
Market: Assembly (Rigid)
Application Area: Appliances
Specific Applications Include:
- Stainless Steel Door Assembly
Eliminates weld grinding for flatness
Decreased work in progress
Market: Electronics
Application Area: DVD Assembly
Specific Applications Include:
- Digital Versatile Discs (DVDs) - Designed in a "sandwich" construction, DVDs are bonded using specialized UV curing acrylate or hot melt adhesives. These adhesives bond under the influence of UV light in a few seconds and offer high optical purity and good long-term stability under warm humid conditions.
Market: Electronics
Application Area: Building and Construction
Windows
- Direct Glazing of Insulating Glass Into Sash
Seals and bonds in one step
Market: Assembly (Rigid)
Application Area: Machinery
Specific Applications Include:
Market: Transporation
Application Area: Vehicle Assemby
Specific Applications Include:
- Automotive Manifold Assembly
- Automotive Windshields
Market: Building and Construction
Application Area: Exterior/Interior Cladding & Fenestrations
Specific Applications Include:
- Structural Window Glazing - Refers to the use of specially formulated silicone sealants which bond glass, metal, stone or other infill panels to framing members, which seal and bond in one step. Prior, mechanical fastening techniques required multiple steps to accomplish both objectives.
Eliminates pre-drilling holes
Allows use of pre-painted metal and eliminates finishing associated with mechanical fasteners and welds