Finding the right adhesive can be a tricky task on its own; what’s more, when you factor in the storage requirements and the risks of poor storage, it can become overwhelming. To help, we have put together a simple guide on how to properly store industrial adhesives.
Poor storage
Firstly, it is worth knowing how poor storage can affect your adhesives; after all, once you have gone through the difficulties of finding the ideal adhesive for your needs, do you really want to risk the product’s effectiveness? Let’s take a look at some examples of poor storage:
Two-component adhesives are the main ones to look out for, as incorrect storage will often cause one of the components to harden and render the product useless. One-component adhesives won’t become useless; instead, they will become far more awkward and difficult to use.
Foil packs and cartridges tend to be your two options for adhesive containers, with the former being more fragile. This can make incorrect storage a huge issue, as you don’t want your product spilling out everywhere or becoming cured and unusable.
Measures to take
The main storage conditions to keep in mind are temperature, orientation, and compartmentalisation – or more simply, how hot or cold the space is, whether the adhesive needs to be stored upright, and keeping products separate and clearly labelled.
Most adhesives should be stored at between 15º and 25º Celsius, but always check the requirements. A metal bonding adhesive such as www.ct1.com/product-applications/metal-to-metal-adhesive will have different requirements to other adhesives, for example.
For the last condition, be wary of incorrect storage in larger businesses with other staff. People tend to become accustomed to labels and colours of the products they use rather than identifying them by name, which can sometimes lead to the wrong adhesive being used.
Poor storage can also cause newer adhesives to be used before the old ones are fully depleted, not only risking the older product going out of date but also wasting your money and resources. Make sure you communicate this to your staff to keep everyone aware.
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