An adhesive supplier will sell all kinds of supplies to carpenters and other tradesmen. However, there are a few things to look for when buying from an adhesive supplier.
By contacting either the manufacturer of the tools or finding their name mentioned in the supplier directories, you can usually find reliable adhesives suppliers. Most adhesives providers list their stock online too and offering the adhesives you require to create your adhesives.
When using an epoxy dowel, it is always wise to find out exactly what the properties of the various adhesives are before buying a particular variety. Some adhesives melt very easily, others that melt too slowly. Some adhesives like super glue, for example, actually melt on contact with anything and need to be melted first before they set.
Another problem with adhesives is that they can deteriorate over time, and depending on the manufacturing processes used, they may also Leach toxic chemicals into the air. If at all possible try to find out more about the manufacturing processes used to create each variety of adhesive before buying one.
Another problem when choosing an adhesives supplier is whether to choose a supplier who specializes in particular varieties of adhesive. Many suppliers offer a full range of adhesives including glues, epoxies, thermoset adhesives, and a host of other materials that may require different kinds of additives.
It can be worthwhile finding a supplier who specializes in a particular variety, but it is important to bear in mind that not all suppliers are likely to be better at producing a specific variety of adhesives than others.
It is worth finding out what manufacturing processes each supplier uses if you are going to work with them to produce your products. It is possible to learn about the manufacturing processes used by some suppliers online, but unless you see the finished product you may not know if the final product meets your expectations. The best way to judge the quality of adhesives is to send a sample to the supplier in question so that you can check for yourself.
Before you contact a supplier, it is worth finding out what sort of assistance and warranties they provide. Many suppliers offer guarantees on their adhesive products, but these often do not include any form of refund or replacement service.
If you have any questions about warranties then it may be worth finding a supplier who offers them. Some adhesive products may come with limited warranties anyway, and it may be worth choosing a supplier who offers a long warranty rather than one which has a short one. If a supplier cannot offer you a guarantee, then it is worth looking elsewhere.
