An epoxy is a polymer that cures when mixed with a catalyzing agent or hardener. Epoxies are part of a class of adhesives called engineering adhesives or structural adhesives, which also includes polyurethane and acrylic. Epoxies were first developed and used in industry in the United States during the early 1930’s. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Master Bond, Inc.
Hackensack, NJ | 201-343-8983Master Bond formulates high quality adhesive systems to help engineers meet specific requirements for their bonding, sealing, coating and encapsulation applications. The product line consists of epoxies, silicones, UV curable and LED curable systems that feature outstanding performance properties.
Cattie Adhesives
Quakertown, PA | 800-249-0337We are a leading manufacturer of hot melts, water-based adhesives, cohesives, and Dextin.. We work to make sure that all of our customers are satisfied and get exactly what they need! From Automotive to Paper Converting or nearly any conceivable application, we are the adhesive solutions company. We put you and your company first! For more information, give us a call today!
AJ Adhesives, Inc.
St. Louis, MO | 800-458-3252We hold North American manufacturing together with our adhesives! We have presences in Seattle, Portland, Spokane, Houston, Dallas, Tulsa, Chicago and many others so that we will be where you need us, always! Our motto states that “We strive for insanely happy customers,” and that’s exactly what the kind of commitment to excellence that we will bring to you. For more information on what we my able able to do for you visit our website today!
Applied Adhesives
Minnetonka, MN | 800-274-9801Since 1971, Applied Adhesives has not only evolved with the industry, we’ve led the change. We provide adhesives, assembly tools, & automation products from global industry leaders. However, unlike traditional distributors or suppliers, we also help you get it done better, faster, & at a lower cost. That’s the Applied Products difference; delivering value beyond expectations.
Specialty Polymers & Services, Inc.
Valencia, CA | 661-294-1790A trusted manufacturer of industrial adhesives, SP&S offers a wide range of top of the line products. We serve a variety of industries including medical packaging, wood furniture, footwear, bags and sacks, corrugated boxes, folding cartons and envelopes. We provide the best technologies and customer service around. Call today and let us take care of any and all of your adhesive needs!
Epoxy Used in Electronic Assembly - Daubert Chemical Company, Inc.Raw epoxy materials are blended by manufacturers into epoxy systems that can be used for various purposes. The epoxy formulas may be changed in hundreds of ways, depending on their intended use. Epoxy manufacturers may add mineral fillers, thickeners, accelerators, adhesion promoters, and even fiber reinforcements such as glass, carbon, Kevlar, and boron. The curing of liquid polyethers creates epoxy resins, a compound used in a wide variety of applications just like all other epoxy combinations.
Epoxy Manufacturers - Hanna Rubber CompanyIn regards to adhesives, epoxy resins are used to create laminating adhesives and conductive adhesives. Even by themselves, these resins are a natural epoxy adhesive used in many homes to fix broken pottery, glass and china as well as fixing up wood and leather. The substance is usually clear, like the epoxy coating or paint, which adheres to various woods, glasses and ceramics to protect these objects from corrosion and UV light.
The epoxy coating is one example of how most multi-compound epoxy adhesives must be mixed together to cure right before application, although the bonding may be instantaneous, take a couple hours or a couple days.
The basic elements of most epoxy compounds are bisphenol-A and epichlorohydrin. These two strengthen the adhering bond and strengthen corrosion and temperature resistance, respectively. Such an epoxy base makes for an excellent mixer. Because their composition can be modified in so many ways, epoxies are useful in many types of construction.
They are used in aircraft, automobiles, boats, bicycles, skis, golf clubs and other applications where high strength bonds and weather resistance are necessary. Epoxies are also used in the electronics industry and are a component of motors, generators, transformers, switchgear and insulators. They can even be used in woodworking, adhering pieces together while also combining with other chemical bases to create varnish.
A varnish is both aesthetically pleasing and imperative to the health of a piece of wood furniture, which must be protected from ageing and environmental elements. Epoxy is vital in making that happen, for wood pieces as well as everything else listed in this paragraph.
