First: Engagement ∙ Experience ∙ Execution
Then: Precision ∙ Performance ∙ Permanence
The Polymer Bonding Process as “Deep Tech”
- When a polymer goes through the Process, the mechanical, chemical and physical characteristics of that polymer are changed. For example:
– The operating temperature range and the temperature limits of a PTFE to PTFE bond created by the Process are increased by 30% or more.
– The operating temperature range and the temperature limits of a PTFE to a non-polymer substrate are also increased. Increased by and unknown factor.
– Bonding an elastomer with either polymer, or moleculare bonding will yield a flexible bond. No adhesive-based system yields flexibility. - The chart below provides further support for the Process being Deep Tech when combined with Tech Patches and Tech Wraps.
Performance Characteristics — Poly Shield (Process on E-Glass Fabric)
| Aspect | Poly Shield (Process on E-Glass Fabric) |
|---|---|
| How it forms | In-situ polymer network triggered by Poly Prep → Accelerator → heat, penetrating the weave after roughing the PTFE coat. |
| Interface quality | Creates interpenetrating bonds with fibers and exposed PTFE, maximizing true contact area. |
| Bondline thickness | Thin and uniform, ideal for strength and stress distribution. |
| Shear & peel | High shear and peel strength from molecular bonding and mechanical interlock. |
| Shock / impact | Excellent energy distribution; the thin, ductile skin absorbs vibration and impact without cracking. |
| Fatigue / heat cycling | Stable under long-term cycling; low creep and no micro-crack propagation. |
| Chemical resistance | Superior, with a crosslinked polymer layer that blocks solvent penetration. |
| Moisture resistance | Exceptional — no cracks or microchannels, preventing water intrusion. Ideal for wet or humid environments; the fabric itself stays dry. |
| Field variability | Low — Process steps control wet-out, cure, and film thickness consistently. |
| Best use | Primary structural layer for Tech Patches and Wraps, forming a flexible yet permanent bondline. |
It’s hard to find an industry without polymers. Whether polypropylene, polyethylene, silicone rubber, polyester, etc., are dominant in a company, industry, or market, or they only play spporting roles, polymers are almost omnipresent. When polymers are unleashed via molecular bonding, uses and benefits will increase, while costs for these companies decrease.
Engagement | Experience | Execution
Bonding vs. Gluing — The Core of the Process
One of the central messages in every Tech-Bond training program is that Tech-Bond is not an adhesive system — it is a Bonding System.
Adhesives rely on surface tack or cured resin layers to hold materials together. Bonding, by contrast, is driven by a chemical reaction that occurs within and between the substrates themselves.
In our Process, this reaction is exothermic, meaning it releases heat as new molecular bonds form. That heat energy is proof that the bonding process is happening at the molecular level, not just at the surface.
When the Process is applied correctly — using Poly Prep, Accelerator, and controlled heat — the reaction occurs every time, creating a true molecular bond between the substrates. This is what produces the exceptional strength, flexibility, and durability described in the Poly Shield performance results.
In short: Tech-Bond doesn’t glue surfaces together — it unites them through chemistry.
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Because the needs and the challenges are different at each level, there are three additional levels to Tech-Bond’s training program for the Polymer Bonding Process (the Process) and the Tech Patch Repair System (TPRS™). A breakdown of the challenges that the training program must accomplish, at each level, appears below:
- With every individual, especially with those who have worked in the treades or with polymers, the biggest challenge is to overcome six decades of “won’t work” doctrine. From experience, we know that fastest path to acceptance is for you to “not trust us”. You must must reach acceptance by performing your own tests.
- Secondly, is the fact that, not only can you bond a polymer to itself and to any other polymer, you can bond polymers to almost any other substrate. That simple fact broadens the universe of how polymers can be used to … virtually unlimited.
- Finally, the challenge for every engineer, every executive, every supervisor, evey line worker, is to be open to possibilities, i.e., many polymers have been specificaly developed to solve specific problems.
When you can bond polymers to almost anything, you then must be aware of how a certain polymer can be used to solve core problems. A few examples are give below:
- PTFE — inert, lowest friction; valve seats, seals, liners, release sheets; antistatic (black) PTFE for underground ESD safety.
- UHMWPE — exceptional abrasion + impact; chute/slurry liners, wear strips, guides.
- ECTFE (Halar) / ETFE — aggressive chemicals + weatherability; tank linings, wire/cable jacketing.
- PA (Nylon 6/66/12) — bearings/gears; 12 absorbs less moisture (better dimensional stability).
- TPU — abrasion + flexible; hoses, hydrocyclone covers, protective boots.
With the Process any of the above polymers can be bonded to steel. Notably, we have an innovation that has not been announce yet that will make bonding to steel more effective. i.e., easier and more effective. In addition, with the Process you can 3D print a poly sheet to steel, to any surface. Notably, steel covered by a poly sheet does not rust.
The Training Programs for the Tech Patch Repair System
This version of the training program may be best descibed as part introduction to polymer bonding, part orientation to the polymer universe, and part resource manual.
Our initial challenge will be to train the world on how to bond polymers, and then to explore the opportunities that become available with bonded polymers.
Precision, Performance and Permanence teaches the the do’s and don’ts of basic technicques. “Fail points” that are part of the Process will also be discussed. Avoidance of these fail points, spells sucdess.
Training is required before a service entity can order a Mini-Pack to repair tanks and pipes or a Magnum Pack for the on-site repair of pipes.
Mini-Pack
Mini-Packs are ideal for any organization that has a fleet, whether a car fleet, a fleet of trucks, or buses. All of the materials you need to repair a damaged gas, water or overflow tank comes in the Mini-Pack. In each Mini-Pack you will receive a Tech Wrap(s) that you cut to size, the Bonding Agent, Accelerator (catalyst), Poly Prep, squeegee and a TPRS Application Guide.
Organizations that the Mini-Pack will generate substantial savings for include:
- Transportation companies: J.B. Hunt, Knight-Swift, Schneider, etc.
- Delivery Companies: UPS, Fedex, etc.
- Transit Authorities: Every medium to large size city in the land.
- Private companie with large fleets.
- School systems for their buses.
- Fleets of gas tankers.
One kit, standardized steps, back in service fast. Mini-Pack keeps cars, trucks, buses, moving and costs down.
Magnum Pack
We are in the Process of getting the certifications necessary to carry potable water so that TPRS™ can repair main lines that carry potable water. Companies/organization/industries that will financially benefit from Magnum Packs include:
- Municipal & Industrial Wastewater
- Mining Companies
- Cement Companies
- Pulp and Paper Companies
- Data Centers
- Power plant cooling, including nuclear.
Magnum Packs give your on-site staff everything to execute permanent, cold-applied repairs on large pipes and tanks—no hot work, minimal downtime, standardized SOP, with a proven technology.
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Through this framework, Tech-Bond Global isn’t just offering instruction – we’re building a foundation for global transformation in how industries bond, repair, and innovate with polymers.
At Global, training is not a formality—it is the foundation of a movement. By equipping faculty, technicians, engineers, and industry leaders with the knowledge and precision required to apply the Polymer Bonding Process and TPRS, we’re enabling more than technical success. We’re establishing a global network of informed problem-solvers who will shape the future of industrial repair and polymer innovation. Whether in the field, the lab, or the classroom, those trained through our programs are the first generation of bonding experts, from senior engineers and faculty members to the field technicians so that they are ready to lead with insight, execute with precision, and deliver permanent results.