WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ADHESIVES AND INDUSTRIAL SEALANTS?
Ancient adhesives have been known since antiquity. Papyrus, an early non-woven fabric, contained fibers of reed plants bound together with flour paste. Bitumen, wood pitches and beeswax were used as sealants (protective coatings) and adhesives in ancient and medieval times. However, the rapid growth of the aircraft and aerospace industries in the second half of the 20th century had a profound impact on adhesive technology. The demand for adhesives with a high degree of structural strength and resistance to both fatigue and harsh environmental conditions eventually led to the development of high-performance materials used in many industrial and domestic applications. In this article, we will examine the difference between adhesives and industrial sealants.
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