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Toal performance

All-around performance is an obvious, but important factor, according to DiMino. “An adhesive must meet the end-use application parameters for the completed structure. This includes desired adhesion level, environmental resistance properties, aesthetic effects on the final structure, and other attributes needed to assure the adhesive provides the performance required. It is interesting to note that, in most cases, the adhesive only represents a small fraction of the cost, but yet its failure can jeopardize the entire package or structure,” he said. “After performance, the next two factors would be application and cost. An adhesive must be suitable for the method of application and allow for repeatable, day-in-and-day-out production without the need for pampering or tweaking. And, of course, the cost of the adhesive must be suitable for the application.”