Wood Adhesives

We supply melamine-urea formaldehyde resin, as well as phenolic resin systems for finger-jointing and
laminating.
The adhesive systems comply with the SANS 10183-2 specification and are certified as Service
Class S3 adhesives, for use in exterior applications.
It therefore imparts both water-proof and water-resistant properties to the glue-line.

  • Melamine Urea Formaldehyde (MUF) adhesive for finger-jointing and laminating:
    • Hand application 
    • Machine application
    • Honeymoon-type adhesive
    • The melamine-urea formaldehyde resin has been tailored to provide a system that is robust in its performance with respect to temperature, allowing users to operate successfully at ambient temperatures as low as 3 degree celsius 
  • Phenol Resorcinol Formaldehyde (PRF) adhesive for finger-jointing and laminating:
    • Machine application
    • Honeymoon-type adhesive
  • Urea Formaldehyde (UF) adhesive

Our Wood Adhesives can be used in the following areas of application:

  • MUF

    • Structural timber finger-jointing
    • Laminated beams 
    • CLT
    • Veneering
    • Door manufacturing
    • Door component manufacturing

  • PRF

    • Structural timber finger-jointing
    • Laminated beams

  • UF

    • Plywood
    • Veneering

In South Africa, the process for manufacturing structural timber is challenging. At Chemicals and Research, we endeavour to provide process and technology solutions that are plant specific. Our support team uses their vast knowledge of the industry to assist with troubleshooting, and improve productivity i.e. designing and building customised glue applications.