Gluegun.com Team

Gluegun.com Team

Our blog reflects the expertise of a diverse team at our parent company, APPLIED Adhesives, a trusted leader in the adhesives industry for over 50 years. With specialists across multiple roles, we provide authoritative insights on adhesives, dispensing processes, and emerging technologies in the space. We deliver expert guidance to help customers optimize their adhesive solutions.

Recent News

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.  

Recent Guides

Adhesives for Neoprene Foam

Discover the best adhesives for neoprene foam, including tips on surface preparation, and how to choose the right adhesive for your application.

Adhesives for Polystyrene Foams

We discuss the challenges of gluing polystyrene foam, including EPS and XPS, as well as how to overcome them and some adhesives for polystyrene foam.

Adhesives for Polypropylene Foam

Polypropylene foam is hard to bond, but there are some solutions. See what we recommend for adhesives for polypropylene foam.

Polyethylene Foam Adhesives

While challenging to bond, there are effective polyethylene foam adhesives. Get product recommendations and learn more about surface preparation.

Recent Adhesive Reviews

Infinity Bond MMA 500 Review

Read our review of Infinity Bond MMA 500, the industrial adhesive for low-energy plastics. We talk about features, benefits, and ideal applications.

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.

Recent Glue Gun Reviews

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...