This section provides an overview for urethane adhesives as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 14 urethane adhesive manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked urethane adhesive companies as of November, 2024: 1.Polytek Development Corp., 2.Master Bond, Inc., 3.Proflex Products.
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Adhesives for urethane are suitable for bonding urethane rubber used for shoe soles and urethane foam, often used for sound absorption and thermal insulation.
Although the name "adhesives for urethane" is not often used, silicone resin adhesives and urethane adhesives are used to bond urethane rubber such as shoe soles. SBR (styrene-butadiene rubber) adhesives and chloroprene rubber solvent-based adhesives are also used for bonding urethane foam.
Adhesives for urethane are used to bond urethane rubber, urethane foam, and other materials. Urethane rubber is used in a very wide range of fields, including familiar shoe soles, casters, industrial rollers, shock absorbers, and forklift tires.
Adhesives for urethane suitable for urethane rubber are used as needed during the manufacture or repair of these products. The fields in which urethane foam is used are also very wide, including building materials such as sound absorbers and heat insulators, as well as cushioning materials such as bedding and household products such as kitchen cleaners.
Adhesives for urethane foam are also used as needed in the manufacture and repair of these products, as well as in the adhesive process during construction.
Adhesives for urethane include modified silicone resin adhesives and silylated urethane resin adhesives suitable for urethane rubber, SBR adhesives suitable for urethane foam, and chloroprene rubber solvent adhesives.
Modified silicone resin adhesives are reaction curing type adhesives that are mainly composed of modified silicone polymers and are cured by moisture in the air and catalysts. In addition to bonding urethane rubber, they are often used as sealants.
Most modified silicone adhesives suitable for bonding urethane rubber are one-component types, but two-component types are also available. One-component types cure through a condensation reaction with moisture in the air, which generates alcohol and other by-products during curing, while two-component types cure through an addition reaction, which generates no by-products.
Silylated urethane resin-based adhesives are typical among urethane resin-based adhesives and reacts to moisture in the air or on the bonding surface to cure. In addition to having strong adhesive strength, they are highly shock absorbent as they become elastic and rubbery after curing. Silylated urethane resin-based adhesives have high water and heat resistance and are used as sealants for indoor, outdoor, uneven surfaces, and around water.
The main component is a polymer elastomer such as SBR (styrene-butadiene rubber) and chloroprene rubber, which is an adhesive dissolved in an organic solvent.
Urethane adhesives and modified silicone adhesives are suitable for bonding urethane resins and metals. Since these adhesives are suited for bonding rubber and materials of different materials, they are also very effective for bonding urethane resins and metals.
There are three tips for using adhesives in this way: first, clean the metal or rubber surface so that it will not repel the adhesive; second, apply the adhesive thinly and evenly to eliminate unevenness in application. The third tip is to allow the adhesive to stand still long enough after bonding to harden. The above tips will improve the adhesive strength.
Common urethane adhesives come in one-component and two-component mixed types. Urethane adhesives are more flexible and impact-resistant than other reactive adhesives, such as epoxies and acrylics.
They cannot be wiped off after curing, so wiping should be done quickly before curing. In addition, it is recommended to ventilate well and wear safety glasses, masks, and gloves, as it may cause irritation to the eyes and nose during use.
Among urethane adhesives, one-component types are relatively weak in strength, while two-component types tend to have stronger adhesion, longer life, and higher heat and weather resistance. For this reason, the two-component type can be used in a wider range of locations.
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Master Bond, Inc., founded in 1975 and has its headquarters in Hackensack, New Jersey, is a manufacturer specializing in adhesives, sealants, coatings, and potting compounds. Their offerings are used for bonding, sealing, encapsulating, and coating applications in which their products cater to industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical, and oil and gas providing durability, chemical resistance, thermal conductivity, and electrical insulation. Master Bond maintains stringent quality standards and is ISO 10993-5 certified, ensuring technologically advanced solutions for their customers' industrial needs.
Proflex Products, founded in 1988 and located in Haines City, Florida, is a manufacturer of construction products. The company is known for the production of mortars, thin sets, and adhesives that can aid in sound control and water vapour reduction and suppression of cracks. The products are largely used in both commercial and residential sectors and used in ceramic tiles, wood and stone bricks. Ideal for finished flooring, these products are environment-friendly and largely used during the construction of single and multi-homes, condominiums, commercial office spaces, hotels, hospitals, stadiums and airports.
Polytek Development Corp. has been a designer and manufacturer of specialty polymers for mold making, casting, and coating applications since 1984 and is headquartered in Pennsylvania, USA. The company's product offerings include polyurethane elastomers, casting resins, silicones, epoxies, and latex rubber. Polytek's products are used in a wide range of industries, including construction, entertainment, technology, medical, and manufacturing. The company also offers technical support and customer service centered on liquid rubbers and related casting products. It maintains a global distribution network and exports to various countries in the US, Asia, and Europe.
Smooth-On, Inc. is a manufacturer of materials for various applications including molds and industrial parts. The company was established in 1895 and is now located in Macungie, Pennsylvania, United States. Smooth-On manufactures materials including rigid and flexible urethane foams, silicone rubbers, and coating and release agents. The company's products are used in various applications including sculpture and art casting, candle making, and architectural restoration. The company also offers training on basic and advanced molding and casting techniques at their facility.
3M Company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. 3M provides diversified technology services globally. 3M operates through four segments: Safety and Industrial, Transportation and Electronics, Health Care, and Consumer. The Safety and Industrial segment offerings include industrial abrasives, masking, and natural and color-coated mineral granules for shingles. The Transportation and Electronics segment offerings include ceramic solutions, light management films, and electronics assembly solutions. The Healthcare segment offerings include wound care, dentistry and orthodontia solutions, and filtration and purification systems. The Consumer segment offerings include consumer bandages, picture hanging, and stationery products.
AGC Inc., founded in Amagasaki, Japan, in 1907 is a supplier of flat, automotive, display glass, chemicals, ceramics and other high-tech materials and components. The company's product portfolio includes Architectural glasses, Automotive glasses, Architectural Materials, performance chemicals and Biopharmaceuticals. Their products are used in markets such as Automotive and Transportation, Telecommunications, Industrial Automation, Healthcare and Medical Devices and Aerospace and Defense. They also offer custom packaging, warehousing, customer service and distribution services.
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc was established in 1997 and is a manufacturer and supplier of healthcare, mobility, ICT, and green materials solutions headquartered in Chuo, Tokyo, Japan. The company produces products such as cyclic olefin copolymer, glass fiber reinforced polypropylene, metal integrated molding parts, meltblown nonwoven fabric, and carbon fiber composite material. The products are used in various applications such as automobiles, chemical products, home appliances, construction materials, and water treatments. The company has obtained certificate of ISO 14001 standards.
Toyo Chem founded in 2011 is a leading manufacturer and supplier of polymers and coatings based in Tokyo, Japan. The company specializes in the production and distribution of polymer and coating-related products for various industries. While delivering new value and being close to customer needs, Toyo Chem offers innovative solutions tailored to meet industry requirements. Led by President Toshinori Machida, the company operates with a capital of 500 million yen and has a dedicated team of 566 employees.
TOAGOSEI CO., LTD, founded in Nagoya, Japan in 1944 is a manufacturer of commodity chemicals, adhesive materials and plastics. The company's product portfolio includes Acrylic acid used as a raw material in acrylic polymers, Synthetic hydrochloric acid, Sodium hypochlorite and Liquid chlorine, Their products find application in the disinfection of water, sewerage and pool, pulp bleaching, food industries, water and wastewater treatment, and ballast water purification. Their products are used in industries such as Food and Beverage , Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology, Chemical and Petrochemical, Environmental Testing and healthcare.
Parker Hannifin Corporation was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Parker Hannifin is a manufacturer and distributor of motion and control technologies and systems for markets including mobile, industrial, and aerospace. Parker-Hannifin operates through two segments: diversified industrial and aerospace systems. Diversified industrial offers sealing, shielding, thermal products and systems, adhesives, diagnostics solutions, and hydraulic, pneumatic, and elctromechanical components and systems or industrial machinery and equipment. The aerospace segment offers control actuation systems and components, engine exhaust nozzles and assemblies, pilot controls, as well as others.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Polytek Development Corp. |
16.2%
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2 | Master Bond, Inc. |
14.9%
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3 | Proflex Products |
13.5%
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4 | PARKER HANNIFIN CORP |
8.1%
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5 | Sabre |
6.8%
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6 | FormX |
6.8%
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7 | Smooth-On, Inc. |
6.8%
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8 | AGC Inc. |
6.8%
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9 | TOYOCHEM CO., LTD. |
6.8%
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10 | Henkel Ltd. |
5.4%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the urethane adhesive page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 5 | 55.6% |
Japan | 3 | 33.3% |
New Zealand | 1 | 11.1% |