Here at Glue Guns Direct, we are often asked a number of questions related to glue guns, glue sticks, glue dots and bulk adhesives and their uses, so we have decided to create a Frequently Asked Questions page (FAQ) . If there’s anything we have missed or something you’d like to see covered, feel free […]
Our last post showed how you can use your glue gun for arts and crafts with a variety of different projects. We’re continuing with our series of “things to do with a glue gun” by showcasing a very different type of creative undertaking – glue gun art. Be warned – these examples may be slightly […]
Although glue guns have lots of practical applications, artists often use them in their craft projects. As glue guns eliminate the need for fiddly needlework, they’re fast becoming popular in the craft community We’ve gathered the best of the web’s glue gun craft projects to give you a little insight into the wealth of craft […]
Tecbond Knot-Tec polyamide filler enable knot holes and cracks in timer components to be filled and machined instantly. Tecbond Knot-Tec is rapidly becoming a ‘must-have’ system for producers of furniture components, windows, doors and restoration work. Softwood and Hardwood panels usually contain knot holes and cracks which need to be filled, in order to optimise […]
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Gluegunsdirect.com supply a range of Tec glue guns and Tecbond glue sticks aimed at the carpet fitting trade to enable a variety of gluing tasks to be carried out quickly and efficiently. The Tec range of glue guns are supplied in 12mm, 15mm and 43mm covering off the job in hand. The difference with the […]
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Tec 305-12 replaces the Hobby-Tec 150, Tec 175 and Tec 250 glue guns Gluegunsdirect.com are pleased to launched the new Tec 305-12 lightweight professional glue gun. This glue gun will be aimed at arts & crafts markets, schools, out-workers and light production usage. The Tec 305-12 offers unrivalled reliability, ease of use and exceptional adhesive […]
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Tecbond glue sticks have been used in the making of rosettes for many years with a proven track record for being high performance and competitively priced. Rosettes are supplied in a range colours for all occasions, competitions, corporate events, election campaigns and shows. Supplied in a range of styles using centreboards, high quality fabrics and […]
Introducing Tecbond 242 synthetic polymer (EVA) hot melt adhesive. Tecbond 242 is a clear high performance, very high viscosity adhesive that will produce very tough bonds on a wide range of materials including wood, ceramics, fabrics, light gauge metals and most plastics and painted surfaces. A good problem solving, all round adhesive for bonding similar […]
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The heavy snow fall is causing delivery delays to some parts of the UK. Friday (18/01/13) saw difficult conditions for driving and in these adverse conditions we failed to make some deliveries to some parts of the UK. We will try again today to redeliver, but please be patience, if you have provided a mobile […]
Everywhere you look you will find plastics. We use plastic products to help make our lives cleaner, easier, safer and more enjoyable. Plastics are organic! The raw materials for plastics production are natural products such as cellulose, coal, natural gas and crude oil. There are two main plastic groups – Thermoplastics: which are softened by […]
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Tecbond hot melt adhesives (Glue Sticks) are complex adhesives based on EVA, Polyamide, Acrylic, Polyurethane (PUR), Polypropylene & Polyolefin polymers, tackifying resins, rheological agents, stabilisers, waxes and in some cases fillers. The key properties for the Tecbond adhesives are the open time, the setting time, the viscosity, the mechanical properties and the adhesion. The choice […]
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While polypropylene is usually resistant to standard glues, it can be glued with polypropylene-based adhesive. At Gluegunsdirect.com, we recommend Tecbond 267 instant bonding hot melt adhesive for effectively bonding Polypropylene (PP) to Polypropylene (PP). Its unique formulation ensures superior adhesion to these challenging materials. Compatible with most industrial hot glue guns, Tecbond 267 delivers reliable […]
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