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Expo Wrap-Up: Chemical Concepts at CAMX

Chemical Concepts was extremely honored to participate in CAMX this October 15-18 in Dallas, TX! CAMX is the Composites and Advanced Materials Exposition, and this year it co-located with the Industrial Fabrics Association for the very first time. CAMX was created by ACMA and SAMPE 5 years ago as an all-encompassing event to “connect and Read more…

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Synthetic Turf Rapid Repair: Product Spotlight

Football season is in full swing! What can beat the roar of the crowds, and excitement of the game? It’s a grueling sport and the field takes a beating. Fields must stand up to the pressures of a game, so the benefit of turf needs to keep athletes safe by reducing injuries. When the field Read more…

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Halloween is Creeping Closer: The Products Behind the Masks

  Halloween is just a few weeks away! Have you ever been to a haunted house or seen a scary movie? How do the actors transform into those terrifying characters? Today, we want to dive into the making of those scary masks and prosthetic components of some iconic costumes, displaying how some of our products Read more…

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How Does Cold Weather Affect Adhesives?

Winter may be fast approaching, but work must still go on. As a contractor or construction worker, knowledge of how weather affects your materials is absolutely crucial. Cold weather hits construction materials particularly hard, so we at Chemical Concepts want to offer you some tips to keep your adhesives working and your projects running smoothly.

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What’s the Most Effective Method of Dispensing Adhesive?

There are methods of dispensing adhesives onsite. The question is, what is easy as opposed to hard in completing a task. Choosing the correct method depends on the elements or varied ranges that meet with cost efficiency and waste reduction. So, what are the techniques to dispensing? With growth in the building and construction industries, Read more…

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Product Spotlight: Chem-Set No Drill Fasteners

Whether you’re updating your home or building new warehouses, you need high-quality materials to get the job done right. At Chemical Concepts, we take pride in always stocking the highest quality adhesives, brackets, lubricants, molds, fasteners, and more to keep your project running smoothly. Today, we want to spotlight a product designed to make your Read more…

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Now Hiring – Customer Service Representative

Chemical Concepts, located in Huntingdon Valley, PA is a family-owned distributor of adhesives and specialty chemicals that has been serving diverse industrial markets including transportation, aerospace, electronics and general manufacturing since 1963. The company offers opportunities for growth and competitive wages with profit sharing and generous benefits with a focus on team-oriented leadership, a commitment Read more…

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Adhesive Removal Strategies

When working with industrial-grade adhesives, you know that precision is key. However, every once in a while, you’re bound to make a mistake. How do you remove adhesives? For different adhesives there are different ways to remove them.

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Structural Adhesive Joint Design Guide

When it comes to structural adhesives, there is a definitive process through which the best results can be achieved. This blog will outline the general guidelines for strong, sturdy adhesion in every project. Many of these ideas are more common sense.  Let’s explore. Firstly, we should define the different types of loading stress. There are Read more…

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PRODUCT ALERT: Chem-Set Cable Tie Mount Bonding Fastener

We at Chemical Concepts are excited to release a new product to you: The Chem-Set Cable Tie Mount Bonding Fastener (or Chem-Set Cable Tie Mount Bonding Fastener 316 Stainless Steel). This new technology is designed to revolutionize marine, automotive, aerospace, and electronic fastening through new quick-bonding adhesives. This product eliminates the need for drilling, tapping, Read more…

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Types of MMD Equipment (Part 2)

 So far, we have defined 2 of the 5 types of MMD equipment and explained their specific advantages in the workplace. Today, we’re going to finish off this two-part series and define the final three types: Proportioner Systems (Double Acting Piston Pumps) Gear Meters Gerotors These three types of MMD equipment are very different and Read more…

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Types of MMD Equipment (Part 1)

In our last blog, we defined MMD equipment and the main reasons for using it. Today, we will begin explaining different types of MMD equipment, and which one is best for your project. This will be a two-part series, so stay on the lookout for part 2 later this week! As mentioned previously, there are Read more…