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Honeycomb Wall Paneling and KEEP-NUT™

As we have learned from our previous blog about honeycomb structures, they are lightweight, fire resistant, easy to install, rigid withstanding and absorbing impact. Honeycombs are made up of different composite materials to accommodate different areas of construction and can be used in the marine industry, wind industry, and even the aerospace industry. The idea of Read more…

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HVAC Needs Love, Too!

Well, it’s finally here – the hot, sticky summer weather we’ve expected. Your HVAC system is probably working on overdrive to keep you comfortable; maybe it’s time to check and make sure your system is getting the attention it deserves! We stock a wide variety of sealants, silicones, and threadlockers perfect for installing and repairing Read more…

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Aerosol Adhesives vs. Two-Component Adhesives: Which Is Right for You?

In any construction project, one of the most important components is the adhesive or fastener used to bond all the pieces together. With so many options from which you can choose, how can you ever determine which adhesive will keep your project together for years to come? Today, we want to help you make the Read more…

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KEEP-NUT™: A Cut Above the Rest in Cladding!

At Chemical Concepts, we take pride in marketing and selling new and innovative products to improve the quality of your project for less overall cost. Many of the companies with whom we collaborate, particularly in the cladding and wall support industries, sell versions of their products that work ideally with our revolutionary KEEP-NUT™ anchor system. Read more…

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Workshop Seen Better Days? We Can Help!

Whether you’re repairing or replacing the flooring of a hospital, cafeteria, condominium, library, commercial office, school hallway, or any other indoor concrete floor, you’re going to need durable, easy-to-use protective coatings, primers, and underlayment to ensure that the new floor is strong and sturdy for years of wear and tear. Who can you turn to Read more…

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Which Epoxies are the Strongest?

Epoxies are artificial resins that are tough, resistant to chemicals and the environment, and have a variety of uses such as bonding or even as a protective coating.  Epoxies also come in different packages or forms, they can be a single part or two-part. We stock an enormous variety of epoxies in myriad colors, textures, Read more…

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Summer Home Improvements Need CounterBalance’s Support

At Chemical Concepts, we know that summer is the best time to tackle home improvement projects. The weather is beautiful, the kids are home for the summer to help, and motivation to change and innovate is at an all-time high. With all that extra motivation, you might need some extra support – that’s where our Read more…

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A New MasterPlate is in Town, and it’s Something to Write Home About

For years, MasterPlate has dominated as the go-to non-mechanical fastener for use in bonding composite materials. MasterPlate is a cost-effective, secure, and continuously reliable method for surface bonding using adhesives rather than welding or drilling techniques. Now, MasterPlate is shaking things up, and just released a brand-new, redesigned era with Adhesive Thickness Control properties.

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KEEP-NUT™ Drilling Machine: What’s the Hype About?

If you’ve been following us at Chemical Concepts for more than a few days, then you probably know all about our revolutionary KEEP-NUT™ Sink Anchor Inserts. Today, however, we want to spotlight the machine that makes it all possible: the KEEP-NUT™ Drilling Machine with Polisher Attachment. As amazing as our KEEP-NUT™ inserts are, they would Read more…

Bostik 940 Marine Sealant

The High Seas are Calling; Spend a Nautical Summer with a Ship-Shape Boat!

Now that summer is right around the corner, it’s time to pull your boat from its dry dock and send it home to the water. However, when following your spring maintenance checklist after a long winter out of water, you may notice that boats often require a re-sealing treatment or a quick dollop of adhesive Read more…

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Deform-Nut Insert for Honeycomb Sandwich Panels

Honeycomb sandwich panels have long-since been regarded as some of the strongest panels in the construction industry. Now, Chemical Concepts and Specialinsert have combined their breakthrough mechanical fastener technology with honeycomb composite paneling’s rigid durability. Deform-Nut is a revolutionary fastener designed by Specialinsert that combines mechanical anchoring and structural adhesive for strong load-bearing threads in Read more…

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Turf-Set Adhesive is Back and Better than Ever!

Summer is creeping up on us – school sports are winding down and more time can be spent outdoors. Speaking of sports, how is your turf field looking from last season’s intense use? If your synthetic turf field or lawn is in need of some TLC, give our Turf-Set Synthetic Turf Adhesive a try! Turf-Set Read more…