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Permanent adhesives

What is a permanent adhesive?

A permanent adhesive is a substance that, when applied to a certain element (e.g. a label), does not allow its removal from the surface it was applied to without causing damage.

How does a permanent adhesive work?

A permanent adhesive is used to bind two elements together permanently. The adhesive is applied to one of the elements, which is then bound to the other element.

Permanent adhesives may consist of silicone sealant, film, glue or any other substance having the properties required to operate as a permanent adhesive. On the other hand, the elements bound together may consist of a wide range of materials, including metal, wood, paper or plastic.

Unlike removable adhesives, permanent adhesives permanently bind two elements together. This means that the elements cannot be separated without one or the two of them being damaged in the process.

Permanent adhesives should not be confused with abrasion resistance. Abrasion resistance is the ability of a certain element to withstand abrasion (e.g. scratching, scuffing). Permanent adhesives, however, do not guarantee that the surfaces bound together will not suffer deterioration or withstand abrasion.

Permanent adhesives in labeling

Permanent adhesives are often used in labeling. In particular, manufacturers who want their labels to be permanently affixed to their products will usually opt for permanent adhesive.

Manufacturers whose products are likely to be exposed to certain environments also prefer to use a permanent adhesive in their labeling process. This is usually the case when the products will be exposed to extreme temperatures or cleaning products.

Permanent marking without a permanent adhesive

Instead of using permanent adhesives to apply labels, manufacturers can opt for other labeling techniques that do not require adhesives or labels. This is the case of laser marking, where a surface is marked with the help of a laser beam. Another example is inkjet printing, where ink is directly applied over a surface.

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