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Dave Dunn, Ph.D., is a former vice president and director of research at Loctite Corp. If you have a question about adhesive bonding, call 330-562-2930, e-mail DrDave242@windstream.net, or visit www.fldenterprises.com.
Adhesives offer several benefits for joining materials. They distribute loads across the entire joint area. They show excellent fatigue properties. They attenuate vibrations and sound. They often fulfill a dual role, bonding a joint as well as sealing it against ingress of water or other fluids.