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Structural Adhesives Challenge Mechanical Fasteners
2010-1-24Adhesives are becoming a formidable competitor to mechanical fasteners in structural applications. The reason: recent improvements in peel strength, flexibility, and resistance to moisture, temperature, and che..
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Silicone Caulking Tips
2010-1-20With a nickname such as "toolbox in a tube," you can quickly see that caulk can be a homeowner's best friend - it's cheap, it's easy to apply and it has a multitude of uses. But once you choose the ap..
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Helpful Hints For Your Next Caulking Project
2010-1-17With a nickname such as "toolbox in a tube," you can quickly see that caulk can be a homeowner's best friend - it's cheap, it's easy to apply and it has a multitude of uses. But once you choose the ap..
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Five Tips for Selecting an Industrial Sealant
2009-12-29With so many products to choose from, making sure you select the proper sealant is especially important. Selecting the wrong industrial sealant, or applying the correct sealant in the wrong manner, can have ser..
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The Permeability Characteristics of Silicone Rubber
2009-12-21Silicone rubber is universally regarded as the best-in-class elastomer for extreme environments. In addition, silicone rubber is one of the most permeable elastomers. This property is a key advantage for silico..
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How to Prevent Opened Silicone Sealant From Hardening
2009-12-14This is a foolproof way to preserve silicone sealants. Silicone sealant polymerize by condensation reaction, with water being the catalyst. Once opened, the silicone in the tip is continuously exposed to water ..
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How to Paint and Seal YOUR Garage Floor?
2009-11-26Preparation is the key ... It doesn't matter how good your paint is it wont compensate for a poorly prepared surface. Before you begin painting, the floor substrate needs to be in a great working condition: cle..
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Sealant Application Guide
2009-11-23Well my top tip for beginners who are sealing around kitchen tops and baths is to use an acrylic based silicone. It is far far easier to achieve a neat and tidy finish with these (a child could do it!). The mai..



