The Composites sector, like all areas of industry, faces a number of unprecedented challenges. Whilst disruption throughout the world has presented the sector with material shortages, lengthy lead times and disrupted supply chains; Composites manufacturing processes require specifically-engineered adhesives like ever before. As the adhesive and Composite spaces race to overcome these challenges, we share some insights on how TensorGrip TC Adhesives can help.

It’s true: heavy industry across a range of sectors are experiencing decreased production rate, skyrocketing costs and extended delivery times. Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to this problem, it has also been exacerbated by the blockage of the March 2021 blockage of the Suez Canal - an event which continues to have knock-on consequences in supply chains throughout Europe and beyond. 

TensorGrip: Understanding the Challenges in Composites Manufacturing

Beyond these global disruptions, firms within the Composites manufacturing sector have faced their own unique challenges:

• A lack of industry authorities on adhesives: In Composites manufacturing, a choice of adhesive can make that critical difference between success and failure. In many cases, professionals within the Composites space have few authorities to turn to for advice on adhesive selection, resin compatibility and other issues. With such a lack of industry knowledge, mistakes will surely be made.

 

• Reworks & Waste: The Composites sector is fast-paced, with a major focus on efficiency and rapid production time. However, the wide variety of materials, resins & adhesives used invariably means that it’s not always right the first time, resulting in waste and valuable time spent reworking. 

 

• Poor adhesive finish: The role of adhesives in Composites manufacturing processes is highly dependent on resin compatibility and other important specifications. Where the wrong choice is made, a poor finish and poor aesthetic result can be expected, meaning heavy remedial costs.

With problems as specific as this, how can TensorGrip TC Adhesives propose tangible solutions? Keep reading to find out how to navigate all of these problems and more…

Your Trusted Partners for Composite Adhesives: Why Industry Chooses Us 

Here at TensorGrip TC Adhesives, we’ve leveraged years of experience within the Composites space to overcome many of the challenges faced by our customers. Let’s take a look at just some of the benefits of working with our products:

• Your trusted partners: We’re proud to host some of the industry’s finest talent in adhesives - and that includes sales representatives, chemists, adhesive engineers and more. With teams based throughout the United Kingdom, TensorGrip TC Adhesive customers can rely on a network of reliable, authoritative advisors who are on standby for advice on adhesive selection, application and more. 

 

• Non-interfering formulas: The success of any Composites manufacturing product often depends on the strength and integrity of the final product. TensorGrip TC Adhesives ensure integrity of the end product by using a unique formula that performs until the mould is under vacuum pressure. Whilst complementing your materials processes, our range also guarantees less time spent in wet lay and less time spent fixing & repositioning.

 

• Ultimate resin compatibility: Many composite companies are unaware of how much incompatibility they have with their products. Fortunately, our adhesives don’t interfere with resin flow during infusion and have the highest levels of compatibility ‘proven’. This means that customers can expect best-quality finish, full optimisation of resin-to-fibre ratios and no severe or expensive failures as a result. 

Free, Impartial Advice from Your Trusted Partners in Composites

Here at TensorGrip TC Adhesives, we’re more than just an adhesive manufacturer. We’re trusted partners in the composites space, harnessing decades of combined experience to engineer solutions that work for our customers. For informed, impartial advice on adhesive selection and more, get in touch with UK Category Sales Manager Darren Hill via darren.hill@quinglobal.com or EEMEA & Russia Sales Category Manager Mark Berry via mark.berry@quinglobal.com. We look forward to hearing from you!