Headlines from the Internet
Yes, there are many sources on the Internet stating you “can’t glue” certain polymers using standard adhesives:
PTFE (Teflon®) is “notoriously hard to bond” due to its non-stick, low surface energy—common adhesives won’t stick unless specialized ones are used huaaoplastics.com+9gluegun.com+9permabond.com+9.
Comment: Specialized adhesives can work … sometimes and somewhat.Silicone rubber, once cured, is extremely difficult to glue—virtually nothing sticks except silicone-specific adhesives silicone.co.uk.
Comment: Silicone rubber is flexible. Flexibility, by definition, means that the silicone rubber elongates. Silicone specific adhesives do no elongate, nor are the glue joins flexible.Polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) are “challenging to bond,” as standard epoxies and common glues fail without treatment or specialty primers homeycons.com+12forgeway.com+12polyestershoppen.com+12.
Comment: There are three classes of polymers, thermoplastics, thermosets and elastomers. Polyethylene and polypropylene are thermoplastics, the class of polymers that is the easiest to glue, as long as your prime or treat the polymer. Thermosets and elastomers are far more difficult to bond.Nylon is also tough with regular glues—only special polyolefin or cyanoacrylate variants work effectively.
Comment: Nylon is a thermoplastic. Same comment as above
Tech-Bond’s Polymer Bonding Process
The Process represents a breakthrough in material science—an engineered solution that enables the reliable bonding of any polymer, whether thermoplastic, thermoset, or elastomer. What sets the Process apart is its universal compatibility: it bonds polymers to themselves, to other polymers, and to nearly any substrate, including metals, composites, ceramics, and glass. Unlike traditional adhesives or composite systems that rely on mechanical grip or bulk applications, the Process creates a molecular-level bond, yielding strength, flexibility, and permanence.
Elements, wear and tear, aging, most chemicals will not break a bond created by the Process. The only thing that breaks a bond is energy. Yes, you can break a bond, any bond, if you apply enough force.
The Steps of the Process
At its core, the Process is a defined series of precise, yet simple steps—logical, repeatable, and field-proven. These steps are not optional; they are essential. When followed correctly, these steps ensure consistent results, regardless of environmental conditions, material combinations, or technician experience. This rigor makes the Process not only revolutionary, but also teachable, scalable, and certifiable—meeting the demands of industrial reliability while opening the door to global standardization.
By eliminating the guesswork from polymer bonding and repair, Tech-Bond’s Process fills a longstanding void in industries like mining, water infrastructure, manufacturing, and renewable energy. It offers more than just adhesion—it offers confidence.
An Industry Disruptor
An industry disruptor is a company, technology, or innovation that significantly alters the way a sector operates by offering a product, service, or process that is dramatically more efficient, accessible, cost-effective, or impactful than existing solutions—often displacing established players and redefining industry standards in the process.
Why Is the Process an Industry Disruptor?
Until now, no existing technology has reliably bonded polymers—let alone bonded them to other polymers or dissimilar substrates. Most adhesives and epoxies, as stated above, can only glue a limited range of polymers, and even then, the bond is often temporary or weak. The Polymer Bonding Process changes everything.
Because the Process forms true molecular bonds—created by an exothermic chemical reaction— usually outperforms glues and epoxies in durability, flexibility, and permanence. And unlike conventional solutions that work on only a handful of polymers, the Process works on all polymers, regarless of class, including notoriously difficult materials like HDPE, PTFE, and silicone rubber.
This breakthrough opens the door to entirely new products, processes, and applications across industries—from manufacturing and automotive to infrastructure, mining, footwear, and beyond. These stronger, more durable bonds will replace weak joints and failure-prone adhesives, reducing costs and extending product life. In short, the Process doesn’t just improve existing technologies—it enables solutions that weren’t previously possible. That’s why it isn’t just an innovation—it’s an industry disruptor.
Tech-Bond vs. The Process: Not Synonymous
Many people assume that Tech-Bond and the Process are one and the same. They’re not. Tech-Bond provides the proprietary bonding agents and Performance Tools necessary to initiate and sustain the Process. But the Process itself is something more: it’s a chemically-driven sequence that culminates in an exothermic reaction—the same kind of energy release that powers a fire.
Think of it like building a campfire. You need the right materials—wood, kindling, an accelerant—and a spark or flame. Only when all components are combined in the proper sequence will you get a roaring fire. The same is true for the Process. It requires:
Proper surface preparation – a critical step
Application of the adhesion promoter
- A catalyst applied to the one of the substrates.
- Heat to trigger the reaction. Heat to about 120 degrees F (49 degrees C).
- A precise application of bonding agent to the surface opposite of where the catalyst was sprayed.
- Align and firmly press the two surfaces together for 10 – 15 seconds.
- If the surface does not get “hot”, rewarm the join area.
Each step must be followed with precision to generate the exothermic reaction that fuses the materials together at a molecular level.
Other Advantages to the Process
Here’s where it gets even more powerful: when bonding non-polymer substrates, no surface primer is required. When the bonding agent and catalyst are applied correctly, they generate the chemical reaction needed to permanently bond almost all substrates. Whether you’re bonding polymer to polymer, or polymer to metal, rubber, leather, wood, vinyl, or porcelain of non-polymer substrate to any other non-polymer substrate, the Process—executed properly—produces a permanent molecular bond. By enabling true molecular bonding across all polymer classes and almost all substrates, the Process establishes a new engineering standard—one that expands design possibilities and redefines material limitations.
The Tech Patch Repair System (TPRS) – the First Global Solution
Permanent Pipe & Tank Repair | Tech Patch Repair System for Steel & Poly
The Tech Patch Repair System (TPRS) is more than a breakthrough—it’s the first Global Solution delivered through the Polymer Bonding Process. Global Solutions are defined by one simple criterion: they solve a problem that exists around the world, a problem that has never been effectively addressed. TPRS meets that standard.
Across industries and continents, damaged pipes and tanks—especially those made from polymers like HDPE or from metals like steel—pose constant operational and financial challenges. Until now, there has been no permanent, reliable, or field-ready solution. Temporary epoxy patches fail. Composite wraps degrade. Welding often isn’t possible. The problem has been accepted as unavoidable—until TPRS.
Built on Tech-Bond’s patented Polymer Bonding Process, TPRS bonds PTFE-coated e-glass fabric directly to the damaged substrate—whether polymer or metal—forming a permanent molecular repair. The result is a system that is fast, field-proven, pressure-tested, and highly durable, with a success rate exceeding 99% over nearly a decade of use.
TPRS is not just a new way to patch pipes. It is a universal repair system—adaptable across materials, climates, and industries. It doesn’t rely on luck, heavy equipment, or weeks of downtime. It delivers consistency, reliability, and permanence in places where none existed before. That is why the Tech Patch Repair System is the first Global Solution—not just for Tech-Bond, but for the global industries who have a pipe or tank problem that has been waiting far too long.
As you’ve seen, the Tech Patch Repair System permanently repairs steel pipes, HDPE lines, poly tank, and all other pipe and tank substrates—with precision, speed, and reliability. This isn’t just a better patch. It’s a complete, field-ready system built on a proven process. Now that you’ve seen it done, it’s time to put it to work.
Introducing Poly Fill – a transformative leap in industrial repair.
Developed using Tech-Bond’s proprietary chemistry, Poly Fill allows for the creation of a durable, bonded polymer layer on nearly any surface—without the need for molds or extrusion. It’s being applied in ways that traditional adhesives, fillers, and coatings cannot match. From critical infrastructure to field repairs under extreme conditions, Poly Fill is setting a new standard in what’s possible with material restoration and reinforcement.