Gluegun.com Team

Our blog is a collaborative effort from a diverse team across our parent company, APPLIED Adhesives. APPLIED Adhesives has been a leader in the adhesives industry for over fifty years. The company focuses on providing its customers with comprehensive adhesive solutions from product recommendations to optimizing dispensing processes.

Our team is made up of people in the company with varying roles and areas of expertise. Consequently, we can provide insights for a diverse number of topics in the adhesives space. We also strive to stay at the forefront of technology, so we consistently monitor new advances in the industry.

Glues for Phenolic Plastic

Phenolic can be easy to bond, but you still need the right product. We share some glues for phenolic plastic as well as some bonding tips.

The Ban on Methylene Chloride Adhesives & Alternatives

With the ban on methylene chloride in adhesives, some businesses have been scrambling. Our team shares some alternatives to methylene chloride adhesives.

Product Spotlight & Review: 3M™ Fastbond™ 1100NF

We take an in-depth look at and review 3M Fastbond 1100NF. Find out more about this product and whether or not it is right for your application.

Parker Lord Plant Explosion Leads to Shortage of Lord Adhesives

On February 9, a Parker Lord plant caught fire and exploded in Saegertown, Pennsylvania. Now about a month later, our team has seen what appears to be a shortage of Parker Lord adhesives.

Pros and Cons of Epoxy Glues

Epoxy adhesives are strong but not perfect. Learn more about the pros and cons of epoxy adhesives as well as when to choose an alternative.

Adhesives for Polystyrene

We discuss how to bond polystyrene plastic, including surface preparation tips and which adhesive to choose.

Epoxy Vs. Polyurethane Adhesives for Structural Applications: How to Decide

We dive into epoxy versus polyurethane adhesives for various structural bonding applications, including how to decide which one is right for your needs.

All About Two-Part Polyurethane Adhesive

We review two-part polyurethane adhesives, including their pros, cons, and applications. We also suggest a few products to try.

Plexus® MA530 Vs. SikaFast 3551 Vs. Infinity Bond MMA 530

We compare and review ITW® Plexus MA530, SikaFast 3551, and Infinity Bond MMA 530 to help you decide which product is best for your needs.

Strength Test: Plexus® MA422 Vs. Infinity Bond MMA 422

We test the lap shear strength of Plexus MA422 versus Infinity Bond MMA 422 as well as compare the two products as a whole.

A Review of Plexus® MA550 (& A Potential Alternative)

We review ITW Plexus® MA550 and compare Plexus MA550 to Infinity Bond MMA 550 to see if this similar product may be a better fit for your needs.

Guide to and Review of SCIGRIP SG300-15

Our adhesive experts review SCRIGRIP SG300-15 and provide their honest thoughts on the product.

Reka TR 700 Glue Gun Review - PUR Cartridge Dispensing

The TR 700 features replaceable 310 ml aluminum cartridges that dispense PUR hot melt adhesive in dots, beads, and other nozzle-dispense forms. It features an operating temperature of 120˚C, and its lightweight makes it ideal for light-industrial applications in industries like packaging, assembly, and installation.

A Buyer's Guide to Heat Guns

No, a heat gun isn’t the latest weapon from the upcoming Star Wars movie. But if you aren’t familiar with this specialty adhesive tool, this guide will introduce you to this high performance tool that is useful in range of projects and how to select a heat gun that best fits your needs.

Top Light Industrial Glue Guns

Industrial glue guns come in all shapes and sizes. Well, at least in all different sizes. They can be designed to handle large or small (light) industrial projects such as packaging and graphic arts. We've gathered the best-of-the-best in our Editor's Top Picks 2019 article. Today we want to focus on light industrial glue guns - the perfect size when you need an upgrade from generic craft store guns - but not quite ready for our Industrial Line of products.

Editor's Pick 2019 Top Glue Guns By Subcategory

At Gluegun.com we have hot glue guns from the top manufacturers in the world, ranging from craft store guns to industrial glue guns for high volume...