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Polypropylene vs Polyethylene: What Is the Difference?

Polypropylene vs Polyethylene: What Is the Difference?

In plastic welding, most failures don’t come from the tool or technique; they come from using the wrong material… Polypropylene and polyethylene are often grouped and, at a glance, can...

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Best Adhesive for Plastic: What Actually Works and Why

Best Adhesive for Plastic: What Actually Works and Why

Bonding plastic sounds simple until the bond fails under stress, heat, vibration, or real-world use. The problem is not usually the adhesive itself. It is choosing a product that does...

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Preparing Polyolefins, Nylons, TPE's, and hard-to-bond plastics with Blue-Flame Treatment Cheat Sheet

Preparing Polyolefins, Nylons, TPE's, and hard-to-bond plastics with Blue-Flame Treatment Cheat Sheet

Improving Bondability of Low-Surface-Energy Plastics (e.g., Delrin/Acetal, PP, PE)   ■ Purpose Flame treatment temporarily raises surface energy, allowing adhesives, coatings, or inks to bond better to plastics that are normally...

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Chemical Etching Aluminum & various Metals Best Practices

Chemical Etching Aluminum & various Metals Best Practices

 Best Practices: Chemical Etching Aluminum / Metals Goal: Strong Mechanical & Chemical Adhesion Adhesive bonding to aluminum benefits from: 1.     Surface roughness for mechanical interlocking. 2.     Clean, oxide-free surface for better chemical...

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09/25/05 - SEPTEMBER ESSENTIALS NEWSLETTER

    Ready Your Repairs for Fall Ready Your Repairs for Fall Fall brings heavier workloads—and loose bolts, leaks, and small cracks can quickly turn into bigger problems.   That’s...

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09/12/05 - Paneltim NEWSLETTER

    The Only U.S. Source for Complete Plastic Fabrication The Only U.S. Source for Complete Plastic Fabrication Plastic welding just got easier. Perigee Direct is now the only U.S....

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Piston Insertion with Air Bleed-Out Strips / Strings

Piston Insertion with Air Bleed-Out Strips / Strings

Piston Insertion with Air Bleed-Out Strips / Strings For Use with: Ratio-Pak configurable cartridge systems MIXPAC 50mL 4:1 Ratio Empty Cartridges with Sealing Cap & Pistons MIXPAC K-System 2-part small...

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Best Practices: Chemical Etching Aluminum / Metals

Best Practices: Chemical Etching Aluminum / Metals

Chemical Etching is a popular preparation step for many bonding uses and applications.  Here is a guide/set of best practices to consider as you prepare for a possible job where...

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Back in stock - Week of June 23, 2025

  There's nothing worse than needing a certain adhesive in a pinch only to realize there's a 3-week lead time after you place your order. Fortunately for you, Perigee Direct's...

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Back in stock - Week of June 2, 2025

  Need something fast? Our materials are in-stock and instantly available. Including this week's fresh arrivals like: Fluorolube Oils, Araldite 2011, and 3M Scotch-Weld DP100 (among others). Order by 2...

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