1. Chemical and physical aspects of industrial wood gluing

Adhesives, like wood, are made up of giant molecules known as macromolecules or polymers. A few notions of macromolecular chemistry help us to better understand the relationship between molecular structure and the final properties that lead us to choose one adhesive over another. They also provide a better understanding of the effects of mechanical and thermal constraints specific to industrial bonding, where productivity needs are paramount. For further details, please refer to the specialized file describing the molecular structure of polymers [AM 3 037] .

Gluing wood...