As production slows and planning for the new year begins, late Q4 is the perfect time to take stock of your plant’s performance—and its preventive maintenance program. November and December are when maintenance teams can safely service equipment, review downtime data, and prepare systems for another year of heavy production.
But one of the most overlooked elements of maintenance planning isn’t a piece of machinery—it’s the chemistry that keeps that machinery performing reliably. Adhesives, sealants, and threadlockers may not appear on your year-end checklist, yet they’re central to operational uptime, leak prevention, and energy efficiency.
By reviewing and restocking industrial adhesives now, you ensure that your 2026 maintenance plan is built on reliability, not reaction.
The Role of Adhesives in Reducing Downtime and Improving Efficiency
Every minute of downtime costs money. In fact, studies show that even minor equipment failures caused by vibration, loosening, or leaks can ripple through production lines. Hernon’s range of industrial adhesives and sealants play a quiet but vital role in preventing those failures.
- Threadlockers like Nuts N’ Bolts® secure fasteners against vibration and mechanical shock, keeping pumps, compressors, and conveyors running without interruption.
- Dripstop® anaerobic thread sealants eliminate leaks in hydraulic, pneumatic, and refrigerant systems, helping maintain consistent pressure and reduce wasted energy.
- Fusionbond® structural adhesives replace heavy welds and fasteners with lightweight, vibration-resistant bonds—reducing noise, corrosion, and assembly time.
- Retaining compounds like Cylinlock® restore worn components and extend the life of bearings, motors, and rotating assemblies.
These specialized adhesives don’t just prevent breakdowns—they optimize the efficiency of your entire operation. By reducing vibration, sealing energy loss, and simplifying reassembly, they help plants meet both production and sustainability goals.
How Hernon Adhesives Support Preventive Maintenance Strategies
Preventive maintenance isn’t about fixing what’s broken—it’s about ensuring nothing breaks in the first place. Adhesive technology fits naturally into this mindset.
Hernon’s anaerobic adhesives cure in the absence of oxygen when confined between metal surfaces, forming strong, gap-filling polymers that resist shock, temperature and chemical exposure. Once applied, they eliminate common mechanical weak points that lead to unplanned downtime.
For example:
- Nuts N’ Bolts® Threadlockers prevent loosening in equipment exposed to vibration.
- Dripstop® Threadsealants secure pneumatic and refrigerant connections to stop leaks before they start.
- Fusionbond® Structural Adhesives provide permanent, maintenance-free joints for assemblies that once relied on welds or screws.
By integrating these adhesives into standard PM checklists, facilities can dramatically reduce corrective maintenance and extend the operational lifespan of key equipment.
Building Adhesives into Your 2026 Operations Budget
When planning next year’s maintenance budget, adhesives should be treated as a strategic investment—not a consumable expense. Reliable bonding and sealing reduce the cost of downtime, energy loss, and premature equipment failure, directly impacting a facility’s bottom line.
Here’s how to include them in your 2026 plan:
- Audit existing use: Identify where mechanical fastening or traditional sealants are causing repeat maintenance issues.
- Standardize products: Consolidate to trusted lines like Dripstop® and Nuts N’ Bolts® for consistency and performance.
- Plan for training: Ensure your maintenance team is familiar with proper application methods and cure times.
- Align with energy goals: Include energy efficiency adhesives in sustainability initiatives to reduce power consumption and leaks.
By taking a proactive approach now, you’ll start 2026 with fewer surprises—and greater efficiency built into every machine, joint, and connection.
Plan Ahead for Efficiency That Lasts
As you finalize year-end maintenance plans, consider how Hernon’s proven industrial adhesives can strengthen your 2026 performance goals. From sealing leaks to securing fasteners, these solutions keep production lines stable, energy-efficient, and ready for the year ahead.
Explore Hernon’s full line of adhesives and sealants and make next year your most efficient yet.
