From our experience furniture manufacturers choose structural tapes and adhesives because they offer better aesthetics, improved strength, lighter weight, enhanced durability, and faster, more cost-effective assembly processes. They eliminate visible fasteners, distribute stress evenly, absorb vibrations, simplify automation, and enable bonding of diverse materials. Additionally, they support innovative designs, improve safety, and enhance eco-friendliness by reducing material waste and energy consumption.
The following are typical problems within the furniture manufacturing sector that can be solved using adhesives, tapes and sealants:
| Problem | Solution | Product Category |
|---|---|---|
| Weight reduction | Adhesives enable the use of lighter weight materials like composites and plastics, reducing shipping costs. | Toughened Epoxy Resin |
| Aesthetic improvement | Allows for seamless bonding, cleaner , sleeker appearances. No visible fasteners. | Cyanocrylate |
| Stress distribution | Adhesives and Tapes distribute loads evenly over bonded areas reducing stress that can cause fractures and failures. | Double sided tape |
| Vibration dampening | Tapes can absorb shocks and vibrations, reducing noise and enhancing user comfort. | Structural Tapes |
| Improved assembly process | Adhesives and Tapes allow for faster assembly without the need for complex tooling when compared to mechanical fasteners. | Structural Adhesives |
| Cost reduction | Simple application. Reduced tooling requirements, no need for drilling or welding. Minimizes waste due to precise application. | Structural Adhesives |
| Quick, uniform, and wide-area coverage | Spray adhesives are super versatile in furniture manufacturing especially for upholstery and veneer applications. | Spray Adhesive |
Here are some typical applications for structural adhesives and tapes in the furniture manufacturing sector:
- Panel bonding & Lamination – of wood, MDF, plywood and composite panels.
- Table tops, cabinet doors and shelving
- Edge banding such as OPVC and veneer.
- Frame assembly – legs and rails.
- Upholstery attachment – fabric, foam and leather.
- Decorative and Glass and mirror bonding
Suitable Products for Furniture:
We believe that in furniture manufacturing structural tapes and adhesives are increasingly used in to address many challenges and improve various aspects of the production process.
We offer expert adhesive advice for the furniture sector and can recommend best practices for wood, metal and composite bonding and adhesive safety and handling tips. We can also help when trouble shooting and advise on how to select the correct adhesives and tapes for furniture manufacturing. If you would like to discuss any of your furniture adhesive and tapes usage concerns, then please contact us.
Here are some of our best-selling products for the furniture sector as well as uses for adhesives and tapes. They range from structural adhesives, such as Toughened Epoxy Resin, and high strength tapes to spray adhesives and cyanoacrylate:
Toughened Epoxy Resin
Toughened epoxy resin 2605 is an epoxy adhesive capable of bonding aluminium, steel, engineered plastics and composites together.
Cyanoacrylate
Cyanoacrylate 1115 HV super glue is a fast curing, high viscosity modified Ethyl Cyanoacrylate adhesive. Used for furniture applications. Can be used on a variety of plastic, rubber and metal bonding applications.
Double Sided Foam Tape
Double-sided foam tape 5110 is a foam tape combined with an acrylic adhesive. This combination makes this 5110 ideal for interior applications. The medium-density foam is durable and can bond most light-weight products together, substrates include plastics, display boards, foamex and dibond etc.
Spray Mist Adhesive
Spray mist adhesive 1-77 is a multi-purpose spray adhesive, extremely versatile, fast drying, high tack, that provides a permanent bond.
