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2. Hook-and-loop fastener - Wikipedia

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   They are often referred to by the genericized trademark velcro, which was the original name given by the inventor. The fastener consists of two components: typically, two linear fabric strips or smaller segments that are attached— sewn or otherwise adhered—to opposing surfaces designed to be fastened together.

3. Velcro - Wikipedia

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   Velcro IP Holdings LLC, [2] [4] [5] doing business as Velcro Companies and commonly referred to as Velcro (pronounced / ˈ v ɛ l k r oʊ /), [1] is a British privately held company, founded by Swiss electrical engineer George de Mestral in the 1950s. It is the original manufacturer of hook-and-loop fasteners, which de Mestral invented. [2]

4. Duct tape - Wikipedia

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   Wheel fender extension to keep down lunar dust improvised using duct tape during the Apollo 17 mission. The first material called "duck tape" was long strips of plain non-adhesive cotton duck cloth used in making shoes stronger, for decoration on clothing, and for wrapping steel cables or electrical conductors to protect them from corrosion or wear. [4]

5. List of glues - Wikipedia

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   tensile strength exceeds most woods, 2,200-3,00 pounds per square inch water-resistant, depending on alkalis used Woodworking, paper glue, fireproof laminates Medieval or earlier Soybean glue: As for casein glue, but using soy protein Soy protein is mixed with alkalis Albumin glues (blood glues and egg albumin adhesive, EAA)

6. George de Mestral - Wikipedia

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   De Mestral gave the name Velcro, a portmanteau of the French words velours ("velvet"), and crochet ("hook"), to his invention as well as his company, which continues to manufacture and market the fastening system. [9] [7] However, hook and loop's integration into the textile industry took time, partly because of its appearance.

7. Thread-locking fluid - Wikipedia

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   Thread-locking fluid or threadlocker is a single-component adhesive, applied to the threads of fasteners such as screws and bolts to prevent loosening, leakage, and corrosion. Most thread-locking formulas are methacrylate -based and rely on the electrochemical activity of a metal substrate to cause polymerization of the fluid.