Designers always agonise and are in the grey zone when deciding about the amount of bolt tension that they must specify for a particular assembly to perform true to its desired function. While the answers are not simple they are not too complicated either. The amount of bolt tension needed for an assembly will be […]

Traditionally for sealing Face Joints a paper, asbestos or cork & rubber gaskets are used. But these have been found woefully inadequate for the modern-day auto aggregates. Leaky trucks and cars in the garage are no longer acceptable. Some of the reasons that such traditional gaskets are not suitable are: The sealing depends on contact […]

Face sealing fundamentals To seal the two faces voids formed between the two mating surfaces because of irregularities – technically surface roughness and flatness errors – needs to be filled completely. The requirement on the chosen sealant is to resist the internal pressure, thermal expansion and contraction, resist the fluids being sealed at the operating temperature […]

Cyanoacrylate adhesives, also known as “super glue,” are a type of fast-acting, strong adhesive that is widely used in a variety of applications. These adhesives are made from a type of polymer called cyanoacrylate, which is known for its ability to form a very strong bond with a variety of surfaces. One of the main […]

About Metlok Founded in 1991 by Technocrats, Metlok today is a leading manufacturer of Indigenous high technology Adhesives and Sealants. In this edition of our newsletter, we shine a spotlight on the game-changing role that low-surface energy materials are playing in the auto and construction industries. With the ever-evolving demands of these sectors, Metlok has […]