Bonding as an alternative to screws and nails

Adhesives and adhesive tapes are recommended as alternatives to traditional methods of “joining” different surfaces, and they can have numerous advantages in industrial applications. While there are industrial standards that get the job done, each of the common mechanical joining methods has certain disadvantages that can be overcome by using alternative joining methods. In the case of welding, a high degree of expertise is necessary to get the job done flawlessly. The problem also arises when it is necessary to connect different substrates – for example, aluminum and steel.
 
On the other hand, screws require drilling the part, which can be subject to corrosion, and in some cases cannot withstand high pressure.
 
For the use of rivets, it is advisable to apply them on similar surfaces, and the glue provides a weak mechanical connection.
 
An alternative to traditional mechanical joining methods is adhesives and tapes, and they have a range of advantages in both industrial and everyday applications. Adhesives are, due to their structure, flexible and can adapt to the surfaces they bond and fill any excess gaps, while providing strong connections.
 

 

Tapes provide a consistent bond in terms of thickness and size and give an immediate result, which greatly simplifies handling. Both adhesives and adhesive tapes are available in different formats, making them flexible.
 
Thinner and lighter materials reduce the total weight of the product and energy consumption. The pressure is distributed, giving better performance. Bonding is possible even with different materials, providing a much wider range of possibilities in work and avoiding the possibility of material corrosion A smaller number of steps is necessary and the process is simpler.

 

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