Explore the forces behind bonding and how it transforms design, production, and performance across industries.
READ MORERethinking Fastening: Bill Perez on the Advantages of Adhesive Bonding
Delve deeper into the science behind adhesive bonding. Watch our presentation to understand the key principles and benefits, as well as why bonding outperforms mechanical fastening.
“In this video, we’ll uncover the forces at play behind adhesive bonding—mechanical interlocking, electrostatic forces, adhesion, and diffusion. Learn how these processes can change your 'hole' approach to design and manufacturing.”
Bill Perez, Senior Global Product Manager at Click Bond, shares a presentation on the many benefits of adhesive-bonded, rivetless fasteners versus traditional mechanical fastening methods. Click Bond was born out of the idea that holes don’t belong on an aircraft. Today, thousands of programs worldwide, in the air, on land, and at sea, have experienced the freedom of no more holes by incorporating our extensive line of products into their designs.
In this presentation, Bill shares data (even at a molecular level) about adhesive bonding’s benefits, as well as the customer experiences he's gathered over 25 years as a Click Bond engineer. Adhesive bonding is superior to traditional fasteners that rely on rivet holes, which introduce risk for fatigue cracks, leaks, and corrosion. Click Bond’s adhesive-bonding system reinforces structural integrity, simplifies the assembly process, speeds installation, reduces weight, and improves performance. Presentation delivered at AIAA SciTech 2025.
