Adhesives and Sealants are typically used to seal or bond substrates together as an assembly. Adhesives are applied to one surface, or both surfaces, of two separate items that binds them together and resists their separation.The use of adhesives bind different materials together, to distribute stress more efficiently across the joint, the cost effectiveness of an easily mechanized process, an improvement in aesthetic design, and increased design flexibility. These products are available in both thixotropic (paste like) and self-leveling (flowable) consistencies.Â
Sealant is a substance used to block the passage of fluids through the surface or joints or openings in materials sealants may be weak or strong, flexible or rigid, permanent or temporary. Sealants are not adhesives but some have adhesive qualities and are called adhesive-sealants or structural sealants.
The main difference between adhesives and sealants is that sealants typically have lower strength and higher elongation than adhesives do.Â
We offer a multitude of products in this category to give our customers the widest selection possible.