Not by boiling dead horse remains.
It may have been that way many years ago, but at Quin Global we use a more humane way to make adhesives.
Our adhesives have 2 basic ingredients;

1. A solvent (in some cases water) base
2. Rubber

What Solvent (in some cases water) Does

Solvent is a chemical substance. It breaks down the rubber particles to their liquid form. When the adhesive is applied, the solvent evaporates because it vaporises.

What Rubber Does

Rubber is the glue. It’s what bonds 2 or more surfaces together. Mix it with solvent and, it becomes a liquid. When the solvent evaporates, the rubber is left and transforms back to  original form – solid.

This seems straightforward, but it’s only a very basic breakdown.

There’s  lots of science involved.  Hundreds of different rubbers and solvents, each with unique properties to choose from. Mix the right combination, and we’ve got an adhesive for a certain application, or conditions of application.

Testing

Once a formula is developed, it has to be tested. We test every possible scenario, from flood to fire. Everything to make sure the bond holds strong when we need it to – under pressure.

When an adhesive fails a test, we tweak its formula, and begin again. Finally, we get the perfect adhesive. This is how all the adhesives in our TensorGrip range were invented.

Making adhesive is simply complicated. We like to think of it as an art. Once mastered, it’s strength will stand the test of time.

Find out more about our adhesives by contacting us here.