When it comes to shear strength, Chem-Set’s Ultralok line is second to none. But don’t take our word for it – let us show you! In the video below, we put Chem-Set Ultralok to the test to prove its superior shear strength and bonding capabilities. In the video, two pieces of steel bonded together with Read more…
The ISA International Sign Expo is back! On April 23-26, 2019, join us at the Mandalay Bay Conference Center in Las Vegas, Nevada for a week of innovation in the sign, graphics, print, and visual communication industry. With over 600 vendors and over 20,000 attendees, you’re sure to find incredible new technology everywhere you turn! Read more…
In 1932, American chemist Edwin Lloyd Ackerman owned a medical supply company that manufactured impression cement, parchment paper, and filling resins. The residues of filling resins and impression cement, he noticed, were nearly impossible to remove from his workers’ skin without toxic solvents, diesel, or gasoline. One day, Ackerman stopped for lunch and peeled an Read more…
Picture this: one day you notice your beautiful, flowing granite countertops in your kitchen marred by an unsightly crack right next to the undermount sink. What a nightmare! Granite is much too expensive to replace for a hairline crack, but that crack could allow water or foodborne bacteria to seep into the countertop and do Read more…
Spring is in the air, and as the days get longer and the climate warms, trees and flowers are beginning to pop out of the ground showing us beautiful colors! This means we all need to spend more time outdoors. Decks and patios need cleaning and sealing to bring out the beauty and enjoyment of Read more…
Rodding for granite, marble and natural stone countertops is extremely important – strong rodding means less chance of countertop failure after prolonged use. Weha offers two different kinds of fiberglass rodding – whether you’re using granite, natural stone, engineered stone, quartz, or marble. Why is carbon fiberglass rodding better than any other type of rodding? Read more…
Since its inception, LORD has been dedicated to reconfiguring and reimagining everything about the adhesives industry. Today, the industry is booming and LORD is constantly designing and producing more and more adhesive breakthroughs in order to accelerate and improve their customers’ experiences. LORD has patented a two-component adhesive, Signlok™ 810, which is designed for bonding Read more…
Some working environments in construction are hot, causing moisture that can rapidly cure adhesives, while others are cold, which tends to slow cure. Anaerobics are truly extraordinary because they work in the absence of air and in spaces where other adhesives cannot. Anaerobic simply means “without air” and contains a single component called a “monomer”, Read more…
Despite the notion that spring might come early this year, winter is still going strong for the time being. It’s always smart to be prepared for a snowy situation – but what if your snowmobile needs some repair work? Count on Chemical Concepts to stock the complete snowmobile repair kit you need to get it Read more…
In many aspects of the construction industry, bonding dissimilar substrates is common practice. However, many adhesives are ill-equipped to deal with differing rates of expansion and contraction, often leading to a shortened bond life or premature bond failure. At Chemical Concepts, we’re always looking for new solutions to common problems. That’s why we’re excited to Read more…
We’ve introduced our revolutionary Keep-Nut Anchoring System and due to the great response, I’m compelled to give what’s under the surface of this useful tool of the industry. The accessories we carry are important, especially The Keep–Nut Precision Drilling Machine. It’s true value is in it’s many uses to create threaded seats on panels of Read more…
We’re all excited for the end of winter here at Chemical Concepts – March Madness is coming! One of the best parts of March Madness is gathering friends together to watch the game, so you need to make sure your entertainment space is ready for the party. Maybe you’ve been looking for an excuse to Read more…
