Tecbond 1942 hot melt adhesive It’s not new, it’s been around for over 40 years, appeared in the early 70’s under the Hysol 1942 banner then in 1974 it became the original flagship grade within the Tecbond range, and today is still solving sticky situations. Tecbond 1942, the glue stick that the Power Adhesives business […]
The first model Tec 2000 was rolled out around 1978, and the upgraded Tec 2001 was soon to follow. The Tec 3010 was available during the 1980’s, followed by the Tec 3100 a very popular and robust tool. The Tec 2000 had a “flick” stand-by switch. The upgraded Tec 2001 had an Auto-Standby which is […]
Common question, why use 15mm glue sticks, is there an advantage over 12mm glue sticks? Simple answer, yes. 15mm glue guns and sticks offer a range of advantages over 12mm glue sticks, including achieving an increased output of 30% more molten glue per trigger pull, and holding up to 60% more glue. Which means you […]
We’ve already seen how glue sticks can be used for artistic purposes – but what about glue guns themselves? Armed with 100’s of broken competitor glue guns, we challenged a group of local art students to see what they could create. All of the pieces were made by Art & Design Mentors at Manchester School […]
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TECBOND 7786-FR is a polyamide adhesive that has UL94, the Standard for Safety of Flammability of Plastic Materials, V-0 Vertical Burn (best) flammability rating and excellent electrical properties. The standard classification: burning stops within 10 seconds after two applications of ten seconds each of a flame to a test bar of which NO flaming drips […]
Whatever your needs, there’s a glue gun to suit your specifications – from arts and crafting to electronics or woodworking. However, there are always those times when you need a little extra. Here’s our guide to the accessories that will help you get the most out of your glue gun. Nozzles We offer a wide […]
While we often focus on the uses of glue guns, we thought it was important to talk about how to keep your glue guns running efficiently. Maintenance might seem like it’s a lot of work, but our guide should show you just how easy it is to maintain your glue gun at its top capacity. […]
The new Tec 305-12 has had a great reception in the UK and across Europe. Lightweight and professional with an affordable price tag, the model was created to replace the Hobby-Tec 150, Tec 175, and Tec 250 glue guns, all of which will become obsolete at the end of May this year. Fitted with a […]
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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