Power Adhesives are the only UK glue gun and glue stick manufacturer. Their TEC brand of glue guns are built to the safety standard: BS EN 60335-2-45. They have chosen to design and build their tools to this general standard (specifically relating to portable electrical heating tools), in order to demonstrate compliance with the so-called […]
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Surprisingly we get asked on so many occasions: Will non Tecbond Glue Sticks fit in a Tec Glue Gun & will Tecbond Glue Sticks fit in a non- Tec Glue Gun? To answer this question, I must state that we only recommend that Tecbond glue sticks are used in Tec glue guns. With this said, […]
What Is Paintless Dent Removal? Paintless dent removal, often referred to as “PDR”, is a method for removing minor dents and dings from the body of a car, van, caravan or any other vehicle. Using PDR glue tabs and other paintless dent removal tools, a wide range of damage can be repaired. Dent repair (specifically […]
Tec 805-12 and Tec 805-15 now available in Low Melt Versions The Tec 805 Glue Gun which has seen sales soar in the UK and Europe since its launch in May 2011 and now, we see further developments. To complement the Tec 805 range we see the addition of a Low Melt tool designed to […]
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Tecbond UK Glue Stick Manufacturing Plant – Summer Maintenance. Please note that in line with our usual practice, the UK Glue Stick Manufacturing Plant will be closed for annual summer maintenance shutdown from Sunday 22nd July through to Sunday 5th August 2012. All Tecbond Glue Sticks lines will be affected – 12mm / 15mm / […]
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Throughout July, August and September this year, the Olympics are in town. In light of this we are likely to experience severe congestion in a number of areas in and around London and across the country which will effect deliveries of your glue guns, glue sticks and glue dot orders! There are many statistics associated […]
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Glue Stick / Glue Gun Terminology – Explained The adhesive industry is no exception, we use terminology that is not always understood by the layman. On this note we thought it would be a good idea to explain a few of the more commonly used terms (alphabetically) when describing Hot Melt Adhesives and Glue Guns […]
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Very Important Technical Bulletin Following an investigation regarding a recent customer complaint, it has been brought to our attention that some glue stick competitors are supplying unsuitable 43mm adhesive cartridges (glue slugs) for use in our Tec 43mm glue gun range. The glue slugs / cartridges in question are non-conforming and as such will not seal […]
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We now accept PayPal payment method Gluegunsdirect Team do listen, as this was one of your (the customer) most popular requests that we accept PayPal as a payment method option. It’s amazing to look at the PayPal facts that a staggering 26 million online shoppers use PayPal in the UK ! And with an estimated […]
What Are Glue Dots?, Glue Dots are a pre-extruded hot melt adhesive which is applied to a silicone release film for ease of removal. Applied cold preventing burns, Glue Dots are clean, instant, permanent or temporary bonding solution to most common surfaces and are often a preferred alternative to hot glues, liquid glues and tapes, […]
Tec 7100 pneumatic glue gun, is probably the World’s most powerful hand-held glue gun. This new generation glue gun, a powerful 1000-watt pneumatic tool offering the highest output from a hand-held glue gun, probably in the World! Delivering a massive output of 5 kilos per hour of molten adhesive for when you want to apply […]
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This is a strong debate that has been rumbling since hot melt glue sticks where developed and continues to this day. It has become clear over time that both products do offer advantages over each other. We need to look at these products more closely and expand on their advantages and dis-advantages to help form […]
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