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Every day, designers struggle with the limits of design in relation to functionality. The visual look must not come at the expense of functionality, which in turn must remain in balance with the design. In the meantime, topical issues such as safety, legislation and the environment also play a separate role in the design process.
The application of adhesives, sealants and coatings gives designers more freedom of movement literally and figuratively. This increased freedom of design can be observed in vehicles, machines, furniture and packagings. Adhesives, sealants and coatings are increasingly used to join, seal or protect materials and surfaces.
These different functions can often be combined in one or more products. This allows designers greater freedom with regard to expression, functionality and production options. In addition, the use of adhesives, sealants and coatings makes it possible to realise stronger constructions of higher quality in the end product.
Although bonding, sealing and coating are distinct techniques, they also have many similarities. Adhesion, strength and resistance are the key criteria in choosing the best technology to solve a particular design problem.
Because of the increasing use of new materials, adhesives are emerging as a popular method to achieve durable bonding of these materials. This development is taking place at the expense of conventional joining methods such as mechanical fastening or welding. The choice for a particular adhesive, sealant or coating depends on the following factors:
• Demands placed on the end product
Mechanical load, temperature, flexibility, impact load, fire safety, durability, maintenance, the effects of moisture and aesthetic aspects.
• Demands placed on the bond
The characteristics of the bond in terms of its design, the materials and the bonding method used. This can include the flexibility of the bond, presence or absence of electrical conduction, resistance to UV radiation, resistance to fatigue, etc.
• Selection of materials
High‑grade or dissimilar materials are difficult or impossible to weld together. Screws, rivets and other (conventional) mechanical fastening methods damage the basic material. This is often undesirable from the point of view of material strength, fatigue characteristics or for aesthetic reasons.
• Production options
This includes factors such as lead time, accessibility of the bond, permitted heat development during the bonding process, and quality assurance.
Simson has summarised the most important points of attention designers should take into account when designing durable adhesive bonds. Click here for the product characteristics of adhesives, their advantages and various points of attention.
Simson provides support and advice to designers and helps them find the best solution. Contact the Customer Service department for more information. Simson is active in numerous different sectors. Click here to read more specific information about Simsons role in these sectors.
The application of adhesives, sealants and coatings gives designers more freedom of movement literally and figuratively. This increased freedom of design can be observed in vehicles, machines, furniture and packagings. Adhesives, sealants and coatings are increasingly used to join, seal or protect materials and surfaces.
These different functions can often be combined in one or more products. This allows designers greater freedom with regard to expression, functionality and production options. In addition, the use of adhesives, sealants and coatings makes it possible to realise stronger constructions of higher quality in the end product.
Although bonding, sealing and coating are distinct techniques, they also have many similarities. Adhesion, strength and resistance are the key criteria in choosing the best technology to solve a particular design problem.
Because of the increasing use of new materials, adhesives are emerging as a popular method to achieve durable bonding of these materials. This development is taking place at the expense of conventional joining methods such as mechanical fastening or welding. The choice for a particular adhesive, sealant or coating depends on the following factors:
• Demands placed on the end product
Mechanical load, temperature, flexibility, impact load, fire safety, durability, maintenance, the effects of moisture and aesthetic aspects.
• Demands placed on the bond
The characteristics of the bond in terms of its design, the materials and the bonding method used. This can include the flexibility of the bond, presence or absence of electrical conduction, resistance to UV radiation, resistance to fatigue, etc.
• Selection of materials
High‑grade or dissimilar materials are difficult or impossible to weld together. Screws, rivets and other (conventional) mechanical fastening methods damage the basic material. This is often undesirable from the point of view of material strength, fatigue characteristics or for aesthetic reasons.
• Production options
This includes factors such as lead time, accessibility of the bond, permitted heat development during the bonding process, and quality assurance.
Simson has summarised the most important points of attention designers should take into account when designing durable adhesive bonds. Click here for the product characteristics of adhesives, their advantages and various points of attention.
Simson provides support and advice to designers and helps them find the best solution. Contact the Customer Service department for more information. Simson is active in numerous different sectors. Click here to read more specific information about Simsons role in these sectors.
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