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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
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
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
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 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
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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