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Technical Knowledge Centre for Industrial Adhesive Applications

At Novachem UK, we provide technical resources to help engineers, designers and manufacturers select, process and optimise adhesive bonding solutions.

Our technical library covers adhesive technologies, material compatibility, curing methods, application techniques and industry-specific bonding challenges. Whether you are selecting an adhesive for a new product design, troubleshooting a manufacturing issue or improving an existing process, our resources provide practical technical guidance.

With extensive experience in industrial adhesives, UV curing systems, epoxy resins, structural acrylics, cyanoacrtlates, Anaerobic adheisves and UV Curing LED systems, Novachem supports manufacturers across a wide range of industries including medical devices, electronics, automotive, aerospace and general engineering / manufacuring.

Adhesive Technology Guides

Understanding adhesive chemistry is essential when selecting the correct bonding solution. Our technical guides explain the differences between adhesive technologies and where each system is best suited.

Explore topics including:

UV Curing Adhesives

Learn how UV adhesives work, including:

UV curing mechanisms
UV wavelengths and lamp selection
LED versus mercury curing systems
Shadow area curing considerations
Applications for glass, plastics and electronics

Epoxy Adhesives & Resins

Technical information covering:

One-component and two-component epoxies
Thermal and chemical resistance
Gap filling capability
Structural bonding applications
Encapsulation and potting solutions

Structural Adhesives

Guidance on high-performance bonding solutions including:

Methacrylate adhesives
Polyurethane adhesives
Silicone adhesives
Engineering applications

Material Bonding Guides

Selecting the correct adhesive depends heavily on the materials being joined.

Our resources cover bonding considerations for:

Glass bonding
Metal bonding
Plastic bonding
Polycarbonate bonding
Acrylic bonding
PET bonding
PEEK bonding
Polyamide bonding
Difficult-to-bond plastics including PP and PE

Each material requires consideration of surface energy, preparation methods, adhesive chemistry and final operating conditions.

Adhesive Application & Processing Information

Successful bonding depends on more than adhesive selection. Our technical resources provide guidance on:

Surface preparation
Cleaning methods
Primer selection
Adhesive dispensing
Cure optimisation
Production process improvement
Bond reliability testing

Industry-Specific Adhesive Solutions

Novachem supports manufacturers across demanding industries including:

Medical Device Manufacturing

Resources covering:

ISO 10993 compliant adhesive solutions
UV medical adhesives
Cleanroom-compatible bonding
Device assembly applications

Electronics Manufacturing

Including:

Component bonding
Wire tacking
Encapsulation
Potting
Conformal coatings

Automotive & Industrial Manufacturing

Covering:

Structural bonding
Thread sealing
Component assembly
Environmental resistance

Technical Downloads & Documentation

Access our technical documentation including:

Technical Data Sheets (TDS)
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Product specifications
Application information
Compliance documentation

For product documentation, visit our Downloads section.

Latest Technical Articles

Our technical articles provide practical guidance on adhesive selection, application challenges and emerging bonding technologies.

Topics include:

Choosing the correct adhesive for your application
UV adhesive curing best practices
Bonding difficult plastics
Epoxy versus polyurethane adhesives
Improving adhesive reliability

Need Technical Assistance?

If you require help selecting an adhesive or need advice on a specific bonding application, our technical team can assist with product selection, application guidance and process optimisation.

Contact Novachem UK today for expert adhesive advice.