Materials such as adhesives and tapes, ceramics, glass, and graphite play integral roles in various industrial applications, spanning sectors like aerospace, automotive manufacturing, chemical processing, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and wastewater treatment. Adhesives, inclusive of tape, serve as substances designed to bond surfaces together or unify them. While various materials fulfill this purpose, examples include acrylic polymers, rubbers, Bisphenol A-based epoxies, and plastics, particularly those crafted from thermoplastic resins. Predominantly, plastic adhesives or epoxy adhesives find common use in industrial settings. Adhesives exhibit diverse strengths, material compatibilities, and physical features, with tapes manufactured in a spectrum of widths, roll lengths, and strengths to cater to specific applications. Some tapes are tailored for use with fabrics and fabric-based items, while others, like duct tape, are engineered for robust and permanent adhesion, making them universally popular across industries.
Ceramics, glass, and graphite represent industrial materials characterized by varying hardness levels and a range of physical properties, including electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, and thermal resistance. These materials are derived from natural and synthetic sources. Ceramics, for instance, may be fashioned from traditional materials like kaolinite or modern alternatives such as aluminum oxide (alumina), tungsten carbide, and silicon carbide. Glass historically originates from silica, the primary component of sand, but can also consist of minerals like fluorspar, dolomite, limestone, fused quartz, and more. Graphite, a native mineral found in nature, can also be produced synthetically and is commonly sourced from locations like China, Canada, Brazil, India, and North Korea. These materials find versatile applications in manufacturing various components for activities like material handling, scientific research, machining, and aircraft launching. Additionally, they can be used in powder or grit form for abrasive media blasting, a process where abrasive materials are propelled towards a surface to smooth, shape, roughen, or clean it.
IQS partners with experienced and skilled manufacturers offering a diverse range of services to meet customer needs. Further details about categories within the “Adhesives, Ceramics, and Glass” industry and the associated companies can be explored by scrolling down. The following section provides individual category descriptions and links to external webpages of the manufacturers with whom we collaborate.
