Glue and Adhesives

Special types of epoxy adhesives are often used in space because they can cure in a vacuum environment. These adhesives can withstand extreme temperatures, radiation, and mechanical stress that space conditions present. Additionally, some space missions use tapes or mechanical fasteners instead of traditional liquid glues.

You have to know the adhesive AND the ceiling construction really well to do that. I much prefer to find a joist or rafter with a studfinder, then put a hook into the wood to hang anything from a ceiling. - You wouldn't want adhesive failing and dropping something .

There can be allergic reaction to almost anything. -More and stranger allergies appear every day. If you feel it's a possibility, then don't use it.

This needs more information. We don't know what kind of 'removable surface', and if you still want it to be removable.

Many 'adhesives' can be removed from concrete. Different ways for different compounds, use the remover that suits the glue.

That is highly possible if you find the correct mix of something like finely ground charcoal.

Glue guns are made in factories all over the world.

Cramps, Weights, Strings, Nails, Vice, Sticky Tape.

The term 'acoustic ceiling' could have many meanings to different people. Are you dealing with a suspended ceiling with acoustic ceiling panels, with glued on 1' x 1' acoustic ceiling tiles or tiles which have been stapled to firring strips? Or are you talking about a drywalled or plastered ceiling which has an applied textured surface. The method of fastening a wood member to each of these will be different.

to remove gorilla glue from clothes. soak the area contaminated from glue in acetone for a while. try removing it every once in a while until it peels off easliy. it would be a good idea to first see how acetone reacts to the material before applying in large quantities

Best is red 'Tuck' construction tape

There is no record of who invented the first glue. It has been in use for thousands of years in different forms. Early forms of glue have been found in caves in Europe. The Greeks and Romans made extensive use of glues in tiling, much of which still exists today (so their glue was pretty good.) The early Egyptians used fish bone glue at least 5,000 years ago.

It would certainly soften glue, but you may be better using either carburettor cleaner, cigarette lighter fluid or nail polish remover.

-I use a razor blade or the edge of a craft knife blade, VERY carefully.

There are now about 7-9 different kinds of Elmer's glue. The original white glue, epoxy glue, a type of super glue, spray glue and contact cement among them.

Superglue was invented in 1942, but not actually marketed as a glue until the mid 1950's.

there are sticky pads use those

Try using ZIPPO lighter fluid. A little on a paper towel or rag will take off any sticky residue. Just remember this stuff is flammable.

Just about any organic solvent will remove adhesive. Organic solvents include lighter fluid, nail polish remover, paint thinner, and carburetor cleaner. Hardware stores sell products with orange solvent, which should work fine. Once the adhesive is softened, use a straight edge razor blade to scrape the glass clean.

Dr. Harry Coover invented super glue

This is a polyurethane adhesive and very difficult to remove due to the strong covalent and cross-linked bonding of the adhesive.

Never use water, this will only catalyze the setting of the glue and make it all the more difficult to remove.

If the glue is still relatively wet, use several applications of acetone using a dry rag. Alcohol will work ok, though acetone is a much more effective.

Once the glue has set, i.e., it is dry, removal becomes very difficult. Heating to a high temperature helps soften the glue to a state where acetone can be used to slowly strip away the layers. However, this is not an acceptable choice when dealing with fragile surfaces.

From a solvent prospective, tetra-methyl ethylene glycol, methyl chloride, methyl nitrile worked best at breaking down the bonds to a state where removal was somewhat easier. Strong bases are also advisable, however there is serious caution that must be taken as the base could cause serious damage to the surface. Stronger bases are good for wood surfaces (pH 8.0 - 9.5), though the surface should be followed up with treatment using an mild acid such as acetic.

Lastly, polyurethanes are UV sensitive and the bonds breakdown upon being subjected to intense UV. Again though, this is not a readily available method. In the case of your carpet, I'm afraid you may be stuck with it.

In all and for all, removal of dried Gorilla Glue is near impossible without the use of mechanical methods. Solvents are only best if damage to the underlying surface is not a factor. Wood surfaces will work well with a stronger base which is what you're going to get in most of your over the counter stripping products.

Mix 1 cup of flour with 1/2 cup of salt and 2 teaspoons cream of tartar in a bowl. -Now separate 1 1/4 cups of this mix in a second bowl. -Next put 1 cup water and 2 tablespoons cooking oil in a small pot. Now slowly blend the 1 1/4 cup mixture into the pot and cook on medium, as you gradually add the remains of it from step 1, -stir until it gets doughy. Remove the dough and let it cool on sheet of foil. When cooled, it's ready.

Quick answer is, nothing! HDPE is EXTREMELY hard to glue since nothing sticks to it well. Fortunately, HDPE bell-and-spigot pipe makes a pretty good press joint, not quite water tight, but darn close.

For actual waterproof joints, I suppose you could use a latex based caulk between the flare and straight pipe, and get a pretty tight, somewhat flexible joint.

For a mechanically strong joint, you'd need a mechanical/hardware solution, like a self-drilling, self tapping stainless steel sheet metal screw.

While there are glues that are supposed to join HDPE, they're expensive, finicky, and generally not very satisfactory.

The other solution is heat welding, which requires accurate heat control, by a tool built for that purpose. Expensive investment, but worth it if you're going to do a lot of pipe joining. The weld is as strong as the pipe.