Failure mechanisms of mechanical fixings
Defects or irregularities in structural materials such as holes, sharp corners, notches and grooves disrupt the flow of stress and cause areas where the stress is considerably higher than...
Structural Adhesives Ltd.’s progressive social impact journey
The sea change in worldwide attitudes towards how we impact on our surrounding community and the environment and has never been more relevant. Manufacturing and in particular, the Chemicals...
Trends in Adhesive Technologies
The adhesives industry is far from stagnant, like in any other industry the popularity of different technologies rises and falls. Some technologies stick around for a prolonged period of...
A Glimpse into the future: biobased adhesives
The raw materials that make up almost all classes of structural adhesives including epoxies and polyurethanes are derived from fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are not going to last forever...
NEW A2 ADHESIVE
Being able to ask what is needed for future markets begets the need for innovation, which is not just about problem solving, but about simplifying them, creating new paths...
The effect of a changing climate on adhesive use
Recent bouts of unseasonal weather got me thinking about the effect of atmospheric conditions on the use of adhesives. Over the past few years the UK has seen snow...
Striving to reduce plastic waste as an adhesive manufacturer
We’ve all seen the devastating images of beaches covered with rubbish, not an inch of sand or sea visible. A spotlight is being shone on waste, particularly plastic waste,...
Building for a future in construction
The United Kingdom is currently experiencing a period of great change. From Brexit to the fourth industrial revolution, businesses of all kinds are in the process of adapting for...
Will modular housing be the next big thing for the glue industry?
Working in research and development at Structural Adhesives Ltd involves examining trends and innovation in each of the industries we supply. The purpose of this is to identify new...
Adhesives for vehicles of the future
With vehicle emissions becoming increasingly scrutinised manufacturers are searching for new, innovative ways to reduce them. Lightweight substrates are quickly becoming the norm but often present challenges not seen...
