Adhesives, Sealants & Tapes

Adhesive or glue is any substance that can be applied to one or two surfaces or two items to bind or seal them together and resists their separation. Adhesive consists of different chemical compositions such as acrylic adhesive, epoxy adhesive, silicone adhesives and rubber and contact adhesives.

What is Adhesive Used For?

Adhesives are used whenever two or more surfaces need to be affixed to one another and are used in the home, workplace for repair and manufacturing. Branded adhesives or glues like Loctite and Super Glue with fast drying and strong adhesion properties are often used to fix broken items in the home. Adhesives can be in a solution or solid form such as Hot Melt glue which is dispensed using a Hot Melt applicator gun.

Adhesive can also be used on surfaces as a protective coating against contaminants, corrosion and rust. Potting compounds are used to encapsulate electronic components for protection against environmental and mechanical damage.

What are Sealants?

Sealants are similar to adhesives but their main purpose is to provide a barrier or fill a void in order to protect against the flow of fluid, gas or air. Sealants can be in liquid, semi-solid or foam form and consist of a single chemical or two chemicals which have to be mixed together. When sealants are applied they undergo a process of hardening called curing.

What is a Sealant Used For?

Sealants are used to provide a barrier against the flow of liquid, gas or air on porous surfaces and in both small and large cavities. Some sealants are designed work with specific materials. Silicone sealants can be used with a wide range of different materials. Plumbers putties are used in plumbing to seal pipe points. Foam sealant is injected into larger spaces using an applicator or gun with a nozzle, the foam then expands to fill the entire cavity.

What Are Adhesive Tapes?

Adhesive tapes comprise of a carrier made from paper, plastic, cloth or foam backed with an adhesive film. Some tapes are double sided with adhesive on both sides. Tapes can be loaded on to tape dispensers for quick and accurate application.

What is Adhesive Tape Used For?

Adhesive tape is used to join parts together using a sticky chemical bond. Office tape, foam tape and duct tape is often used in the home and workplace. Decorators use masking tape to protect surfaces from paint. Plumbers use PTFE tape for sealing pipe threads and electricians use insulation tape to cover wires and cables.

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Loctite Loctite 5145 Tempflex Paste Adhesive, 40 ml

RS Stock No. 198-7166
Mfr. Part No. 88318

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SGD97.63

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Tesa 53988 Black Soft PVC Electrical Insulation Tape, 19mm x 25m

RS Stock No. 513-553
Mfr. Part No. 53988-00002-01

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SGD7.22

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Advance Tapes AT30 Black Masking Tape 50mm x 33m

RS Stock No. 176-6037
Mfr. Part No. AT30

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SGD7.91

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RS PRO Adhesive Syringe Gun 30ml

RS Stock No. 193-8246

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SGD52.36

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Loctite 495 Cyanoacrylate 20 g

RS Stock No. 835-4131
Mfr. Part No. Loctite 495 20g

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SGD55.82

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12mm x 36m ESD Tape

RS Stock No. 443-9799

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SGD9.11

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Raytech Fred Potting Compound

RS Stock No. 183-1671
Mfr. Part No. Fred

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SGD22.13

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RS PRO Adhesive Syringe Gun 50ml

RS Stock No. 193-8244

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SGD54.86

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3M Scotch 766 Black, Yellow Vinyl 33m Lane Marking Tape, 0.13mm Thickness

RS Stock No. 399-7575
Mfr. Part No. 766

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SGD23.10

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RS PRO Green, Yellow PVC Electrical Tape, 19mm x 33m

RS Stock No. 134-7328

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SGD4.97

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3M 924 Clear Double Sided Plastic Tape, 0.05mm Thick, 2.7 N/cm, Kraft Paper Backing, 19mm x 33m

RS Stock No. 192-1582
Mfr. Part No. 924 19MM

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SGD21.14

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3M Scotch 764 Blue Vinyl 33m Lane Marking Tape, 0.125mm Thickness

RS Stock No. 189-1332
Mfr. Part No. 764i Bl 50x33

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SGD19.56

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Loctite Loctite 2701 Green Thread lock, 50 ml, 6 h Cure Time

RS Stock No. 508-6649
Mfr. Part No. 234853

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SGD134.66

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3M 600 Clear Scotch Crystal Office Tape 19mm x 33m

RS Stock No. 498-0887
Mfr. Part No. CRYSTAL

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SGD9.43

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RS PRO Black Double Sided Foam Tape, 19mm x 33m, 1.6mm Thick

RS Stock No. 227-865

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SGD174.17

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Loctite 406 20 g

RS Stock No. 514-600
Mfr. Part No. LOCTITE® 406

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SGD50.41

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Power Adhesives Glue Sticks 12mm

RS Stock No. 484-9900
Mfr. Part No. 240-12-300-CRP-TP16-RS

1 Bag of 16

SGD28.99

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RS PRO Black/Yellow High-Density Polyethylene 100m Barrier Tape, 0.02mm Thickness

RS Stock No. 503-708

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SGD16.62

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3M 1900 Duct Tape, 50m x 50mm, Silver

RS Stock No. 286-0639
Mfr. Part No. 7000032383

1 Box of 24

SGD232.23

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Geocel Geocel 791 Black Sealant Paste 310 ml Cartridge

RS Stock No. 113-092
Mfr. Part No. 6011017

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SGD23.15

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