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Why is the Post Spinning – Troubleshooting KEEP-Nut Post Spinning

Every once in a while people call us and wonder how to fix a problem with the KEEP-NUT system. It would seem as if people are either not drilling down far enough, or they’re using the wrong drill bit.  Occasionally people will have an issue where they also drilled too wide. However, the most common Read more…

Flexible Cyanoacrylates for the Industrial Market

New Product!!! We have changed the mold! Chem-Set™ has gone ahead and developed a flexible cyanoacrylate adhesive that has a high level of elongation. This is a new concept in the field of cyanoacrylate adhesives. They will offer a new level of flexibility, high elongation, and softness while maintaining the necessary set speed of standard Read more…

keep-nut starter kit

Easy Sink & Dishwasher Installations

Chemical Concepts has a solution for both contractors and homeowners alike: the Keep-Nut Trial Kit and Keep-Nut Starter Kit. The Keep-Nut Kit (both starter and trial) set comes with the necessary application tools to get you up and running so that you can install undermount sinks, facades, furniture and wall panels. Only the Starter Set Read more…

Eff-Erayza

Clean Efflorescence and Rust Marks Without the Fumes: Try Eff-Erayza from Dry-Treat

The Dry-Treat product line is still pretty new at Chemical Concepts but we love hearing the good reports from our customers as they try the array products. One cleaning product in particular has been proving to be a new customer favorite: Eff-Erayza. This product offers the strong cleaning power of traditional acid cleaner, but without Read more…

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Fast, High-Quality Rubber Repairs with Flexane from Devcon

Flexane® urethane compounds, from Devcon, are trusted go-tos for customers who require fast, economical, long-lasting rubber repairs to conveyor belts, rubber rolls, and similar types of equipment. The versatility of Flexane compounds also makes them an excellent choice for creating non-damaging holding fixtures, mold rubber parts, and pot electronic components. Flexane products are available in Read more…

LORD® 7610DTM Direct-to-Metal Adhesive/Sealant

Trucking Industry Silicone and Adhesive Needs Handled by Chemical Concepts

Companies who depend on high-quality products to support adhesive and silicone needs in the transportation industry trust the product selections available at Chemical Concepts. In this post, we spotlight a few products that are a perfect fit for various trucking industry needs.

Pacer RTV Silicone LV Grade

Neutral Cure Silicones for Sensitive Surface Needs

A neutral cure silicone is a sealant which releases alcohol or another non-acidic substance while curing. Unlike an acetoxy silicone, a neutral cure silicone sealant is virtually odor-free. Because it does not release acid while curing, neutral cure silicones are popular choices for sealants for sensitive surfaces. Also note: Neutral cure takes up 3 times Read more…

CounterPlatePlus Bracket

Install the CounterPlate Plus Bracket in Just a Few Simple Steps

For all of the benefits that our commercial customers enjoy when using our popular CounterBalance brackets, you might think that the innovative plates require a complicated installation. Actually, installing our CounterBalance brackets isn’t nearly as challenging as you might think. When our team designed these brackets, they achieved a balance of offering superior countertop support Read more…

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Custom Hardscape Products Made Possible from Polytek Liquid Rubber Molds

Landscaping designers love the flexibility of custom creations for hardscape (the man-made features used in landscape architecture). Our customers are loving the creative options available to them from the use of Polytek liquid rubbers for molds to create custom hardscape products that meet specific wants and needs of high-end landscaping companies. By creating custom molds, Read more…

Bostik Liquid Rivet

Bostik Adhesives Make Working With Metal Frames a Breeze

Bostik is one of the largest adhesive and sealant companies, their technology based materials cover a wide range of industrial markets. In this post, we’ve picked two high-quality Bostik adhesives that serve diverse industry and applications. Both have differing qualities, but are equally useful in working with metal frames.

Bostik Liquid Rivet

SCIGRIP Spotlight on Three High-Strength Adhesive Products

SCIGRIP (formerly known as WeldOn) brings nearly seven decades of experience in delivering smart adhesive solutions for use with bonding metals, composites and plastics. Chemical Concepts is proud to carry SCIGRIP high-strength adhesives, as well as vinyl, PVC, and CPVC substrates, along with many other related products. In this post, we would like to introduce three of Read more…

Molding and Millwork Made Easy with Trimgrip

Summer is in full swing and it’s finally time to get those decorative projects finished. No matter how big or small the job, contractors are looking for an economical way to add beauty to the outside using materials that are minimal maintenance, easy to install, and cost-effective. Trimgrip is a bonding system that is beautiful Read more…