LJEPILA A - Ž

Aceton

Agens koji se obično koristi za uklanjanje masti i tragova ljepila, a služi za otapanje ljepila i vlakana na bazi celuloze.

Akrilat

Vezivna komponenta akrilne kiseline, koja se koristi za proizvodnju akrilnih ljepila.

Akrilna kiselina

Osnova za proizvodnju akrilnih ljepila

Beveled edge

An edge, e.g. edge of a table,frame etc., cut at an angle.

Biodegradable

Used to describe a manufactured good which decomposes naturally and quickly to become growth or fertilizing element particles for plants.

Biorazgradivi

Proizvodi i materijali koji se raspadaju brzo i prirodnim putem.

Braid

A woven or braided strip made for decorative purposes

Brizgalica

Kapica ili cjevčica koja regulira i usmjerava tok ljepila u kartušama (npr. Kod montažnih ljepila, silikona i sl)

Butanone

C[e]4[/e]H[e]8[/e] Colourless liquide used as an industrial solvent

CSTB

French public research institute aimed at improving the comfort and security in the construction sector. Cf.British private sector institute BRE group.

CTBH

code used to describe a plywood which is resistant to dampness and water. These codes refer to established standards. Ex. in U.K. WBP plywood.

CTBX

Code used to describe a type of plywood

Camaieux

A paint using one colour in several tonal variations

Capillarity action

The action of a liquid (elevation or depression) in relation to solids whether by contact or simple proximity.

Casein

Protein or fibre obtained from milk and used as a binding element in paint.

Cationic

Adjective referring to the reaction of an ion or group of ions in cathode, that is to say when the electrical charge exits in an electrolyser

Celluloid

Earliest plastic manufactured from nitrocellulose and camphor

Cellulose

(C[e]6[/e]H[e]10[/e]0R)[e]n[/e] Carbohydrate component to be found in the walls of vegetable cells

Cellulosic

Containing cellulose or a component of the cellulose family

Chip board

Name for a solid compact mass of distinct elements (wood for example)

Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride

Very resistant PVC which is not subject to corrosion

Clamp

A tool used in carpentry or building which enables two elements to be placed in conatct mechanically.

Co-extruded

Multi-layer plastic obtained from extrusion

Coated with plastic

Covered with a thin plastic layer

Collodion

Mixture of ether and alcohol

Copolymer

Chemical compound of macromolecules made up of different monomers

Crepe

A light, thin fabric with a wrinkled surface.

Cross-linkage / reticulation

Refers to the modification of a polymer through the linking of micromolecules

Cyanoacrylate

An adhesive derived from cyanoacrylic acid enabling a particularly solid bonding

Cyanosis

A product derived from cyanoacrylate

D1

Predstavlja uslove za najbolje performanse ljepila za drvo.

Za unutrašnje prostore, gdje temperatura samo povremeno prelazi 50C, pod uslovom da vlaga u drvetu ne prelazi 15%

D2

Predstavlja uslove za najbolje performanse ljepila za drvo.

Za unutrašnje prostore koji su kratkoročno izloženi tekućoj vodi ili kondenzu, i/ili povremenoj visokoj vlažnosti zraka, pod uslovom da vlaga u drvetu ne prelazi 18%

D3

Predstavlja uslove za najbolje performanse ljepila za drvo.

Za unutrašnje prostore koji su kratkoročno izloženi tekućoj vodi ili kondenzu, i/ili povremenoj visokoj vlažnosti zraka, kao i za vani, na mjestima koja nisu direktno izložena padavinama (npr. Ispod krova i sl)

D4

Predstavlja uslove za najbolje performanse ljepila za drvo.

Za unutrašnje prostore koji su dugoročno izloženi tekućoj vodi ili kondenzu, i/ili povremenoj visokoj vlažnosti zraka. Za vani, na mjestima koja su izložena velikim promjenama vremena.

Decorating table

Working table used to prepare wall paper

Dextrin

Product derived from the degradation of starch through heating or hydrolysis used to make glues.

Dilatation joint

A joint which takes into account movements due to severe temperature variations.

Dimethacrylate

Junction agent between polymers and elastomers

Dual level

Manufactured in order to have two levels

EPS

Also called PSE. It's a white and solid foam usually used to protect objects

Elastomer

Elastic polymer extracted from the rubber tree (Amazonian forest) and which includes rubber, latex, neoprene and silicon

Elastomer

Svi materijali, kao što su prirodna ili sintetička guma, koji se uvijek vraćaju u prvobitni oblik. Npr, lateks, neopren, silicon, Flextec, PUR

Embrossed

A decoration made up of projecting intercrossing lines.

Emulsion

Continious diffusion of one liquid into another which produces a heterogeneous environment

Epoksidna ljepila

Ljepila napravljena od dvije komponente (smola i učvršćivač). Poznati su i jako cijenjeni zbog svoje izuzetne snage, visoke izdržljivosti i širine namjene. Epoksidi se generalno prodaju u tubama, špricama ili patronama.

Epoxide

Cyclic ether entering into the preparation of solvent and plastics

Epoxidic

That which encloses epoxide

Epoxy

Macromolecular compound made of cyclic ethers entering into the preparation of solvent and plastics

Etanol

Gorivo na bazi alkohola, destiliranog iz biljaka, kao što su kukuruz ili šećer. Koristi se za uklanjanje viška ljepila, i to prije očvršćivanja.

Ethylene

C[e]2[/e]H[e]4[/e] Hydrocarbon also called R1150. Part of the creation of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and in various plastic materials

Expanded polyethylene

Polyethylene where the volume has been augmented

Expanded vinyl in relief

Type of expanded vinyl wall paper

Extrusion

Referring to the action of pushing plastic through a spinneret in order to fluidify it

Filling-up

Action of filling-up a crack or a hole

Fireproof

Refers to something which is covered with a substance and which will only burn with great difficulty.

Fizički reaktivna ljepila

Da bi fizički reaktivna ljepila očvrsnula potrebno je ili da tečnost ispari ili da se temperatura snizi. Npr. Ljepilo za vruće lijepljenje, kontaktna ljepila, akrili i sl.

Flextec

Technology enabling the making of flexible bondings in extreme conditions while still keeping a high tack

Flextec

Patentirana tehnologija iz Henkela, koja nudi visoku fleksibilnosti i višestranost za za najbolje performanse lijepljenja i zaptivanja, čak i u ekstremnim uslovima. Bez otapala je, i izocijanata.Flextec formula se suši pri kontaktu sa vlagom.

Floating installation

Putting down parquet flooring by fitting together the planks, without fixing them on the ground

Floating parquet

Wooden parquet type flooring when the planks are not fixed on the floor but only fitted together

Framing clamp, joiner

System allowing the sticking of frames

Fungicide

Product preventing fungus growth

Fungicide, antifungus agent

A term used to qualify a product which protects wood against lignivorous micro-plants and preventing their coming back

Gipsane ploče

Ploče od gipsa.

Glycero

C[e]3[/e]H[e]8[/e]0[e]3[/e] By-product of the reaction of saponification taking place in the making of various medecines but also in the manufacture of cellophane

Greda

Horizontalna potpora iznad prozora i vrata, koja pridržava ostale elemente (cigle, kamen).

Grouting joints

A joint surrounding the contours of an element such as a floor tile.

Hemijski reaktivna ljepila

Ovakvim ljepilima je potrebna hemijska reakcija da bi očvrsnula. Mogu se aktivirati kroz kontakt sa vlagom ili drugom komponentom. Mogu se koristiti na svim materijalima (upijajućim i neupijajućim) i ne skupljaju se nakon očvršćivanja. Primjer su: Flextec, epoksidi, poliuretan, cijanakrilati i silikoni.

Heptane

C[e]7[/e]H[e]16[/e] Hydrocarbon

Hobby ljepilo

Asortiman ljepila namijenjen za različite umjetničke projekte, kao i za rukotvorine. Pogodan je za većinu materijala, kao što su papir, karton, platno, felc i staklo. Hobby ljepila su transparentna i ne ostavljaju tragove na površinama koje se lijepe.

Hotmelt

Qualifies a physical contact melted-form glue

Hybrid polymer

Polymer, the terminations of which have been modified artificially in order to increase adhesion

Hydrocarbon

An element composed of carbon and hydrogen, but also referring to oil and natural gas.

Hydrometry

A science measuring the properties of water

Inicijalna snaga

Snaga koja se postiže odmah po primjeni ljepila (često se naziva i „Initial tack“)

Isocyanate

C=N=O Organic composite used in the manufacturing of paper, adhesive, textil and insulation

Iverica

Čestice drveta zbijene u obliku ploča

Izocijanat

Organski sastojak koji se koristi za proizvodnju ljepila, tekstila i izolacija. Čest je sastojak PUR pjena i otrovan je dok se ne stvrdne.

Jednokomponentna ljepila

Ljepilo koje nije potrebno miješati sa drugom komponentom, kako bi očvrsnulo.

Kazein

Osnovni protein mlijeka, često može biti prisutan u ljepilima za drvo.

Kontaktno ljepilo

Ljepila čija primjena podrazumijeva nanošenje na obje strane koje je potrebno lijepiti. Prije spajanja, potrebno je da se ljepilo osuši (otapalo mora ispariti), nakon čega se momentalno stvara veza, te se predmeti više ne mogu pomjerati.

Krajnja snaga lijepljenja

Maksimalna snaga lijepljenja, koje ljepilo postiže nakon određenog vremena (najčešće 24h). Pogledajte Vrijeme sušenja.

LPG

Also called liquefied petroleum gas. Residue from oil extraction generally used as fuel

Laminated

Referring to a material made up of several identical layers stuck together by a resin or silicon

Laminirano

Odnosi se na materijale napravljene od nekoliko identičnih slojeva, spojenih zajedno ljepilom.

Levelling

action of levelling a wall or relief i.e. raised surface

Lijepljenje pastom

Odnosi se lijepljenje ljepilom u pasti, namijenjenom za drvo, papir i sl. Najčešće se koristi za tapete, postere i sl.

Lintel

Horizontal support above a door, window or bay window holding up the remaining masonery.

Ljepilo za drvo

Ljepilo koje se koristi za lijepljenje različitih vrsta drveta, te materijala na bazi drveta. Često je na bazi poliuretana ili polivinil alkohola.

Ljepilo za vruće lijepljenje

Ljepilo koje se treba zagrijati/otopiti prije primjene. Kako se hladi, postaje čvrsto, što može trajati do jedne minute, u zavisnosti od materijala. Najčešće se prodaje u patronama koje dolaze uz električni pištolj. Pištolj služi za zagrijavanje patrona. Ljepilo za vruće lijepljenje je izuzetno transparentno i kao takvo, idealno za ručne radove, dekoracije, popravke i sl.

MCX

Methyl Cellulose eXtra Glue for wall paper

MDF

Medium Density Fiberboard. Wood fiber composite of medium density mainly used in decorating and fitting-out

MDF ploča

Kompozit od vlakana drveta, srednje gustoće, koji se najčešće koristi za dekoracije i opremanje.

MS Polymer

Polymer Silicone Sealant

Manifold / hose

A tube made mainly of rubber used in the car industry to convey air or fuel from different parts of the engine

Manometar

Instrument koji se koristi za mjerenje pritiska tečnosti ili gasa.

Matrix / guide

A model which enables the tracing out of certain objects or for respecting reglementary dimensions of an object.

Mercaptan

Also called Thion. An organic compound comparable to alcohols which has the particularity of reacting with mercury ions. Mercaptan is characterised by its strong and unpleasant smell.

Metal-cleaning

An action which aims at removing the oxides from the surface of a metal.

Methyl cellulose

A water soluble compound to be found in water based paints, textil size and in the making of cardbooards

Metilenski špirit

Tip alkohola koji se koristi za čišćenje različitih površina. Npr, prije primjene, montažne trake, budite sigurni da su površine čiste, potpuno suhe i bez masti, prašine i sl.

Montažno ljepilo

Koristi se za lijepljenje predmeta, bez korištenja tradicionalnih pričvršćivača, kao što su šarafi ili ekseri. Montažna ljepila su dostupna u kartušama, tubama, te bocama pod pritiskom

Montiranje

Postavljanje (npr. Kuhinjske police, lajsne i sl)

Mortar

A mixture of sand, cement and water for building and redering purposes

Mounting

Refers to the action of pasting up wallpaper with a pressing movement from the centre to the sides.

Neopren

Sintetička guma koja je jedan od sastojaka kontaktnih ljepila.
Kontaktno ljepilo na bazi neoprena se naročito preporučuje kod sklapanja i furnira koji bi trebali biti temperaturno otporni i do +120 °C

Neoprene

Also called polychloroprene, neoprene is a synthetic rubber.

Neupijajući

Materijali kao što su metali i plastika, koji nemaju sposobnost upijanja tečnosti (npr. Voda, otapala i sl).

Za lijepljenje materijala, gdje su oba neupijajuća, potrebno je hemijski reaktivno ljepilo.

Nitrocellulose

Collodion is the term given to jellified nitrocellulose.

Niveliranje

Zaglađivanje podova do određene debljine.

Non-woven

A cellulose and polyester fibre based textile which is particulary resistant and easy to put up.

Nozzle

A narrow tube enabling a liquid to be injected into an orifice or onto a surface.

Oakum

Strands coming from hemp or linen

Obloženo plastikom

Presvučeno tankim slojem plastike

Osnovni premaz

Premaz koji povećava adheziju ljepila ili boje.

Otapalo

Tečna, organska supstanca koja ima osobinu da otapa druge supstance, bez mijenjanja njihovih hemijskih osobina. Neka otapala mogu biti štetna (npr. Aceton, etanol).

Otpornost na vatru

Odnosi se na materijal prekriven supstancama koje sprječavaju gorenje.

Očvrsnuta PUR pjena

Materijal koji se često nalazi unutar metalnih i plastičnih zidova, frižidera i zamrzivača, kao i iza papirnih, metalnih i drugih površina unutar panela za termo izolaciju.

Očvršćivanje

Proces u kojem ljepila prolaze molekularnu reakciju, nakon čega postaju čvrsta. Za očvršćivanje je često potrebna vlaga ili druga komponenta (npr. Kod epoksidnih tehnologija)

PTFE

Also calledTéflon®. CF[e]2[/e]-CF[e]2[/e] polymer with high resistance to chemical products, heat. Can be found on non adhesive coatings

PU

Also called Polyurethane. Urethane polymer used in wood glue due to its water resistance

Pasting

Referring to the action of putting glue or paste on an object. Glue for wood, paper etc. paste for wallpaper, posters etc.

Phenol-formaldehyde

Polymer used in making glues and adhesives

Phenolic nitrile

Physical contact glue. Adhesion takes place with the evaporation of solvent

Phenolic resin

Resin resisting to the temperature variations mainly used in the building sector and in the transport industry

Photocurable

Chains of polymers which join together when in contact with light and which form a network

Piece of wood

A supporting length of wood used in construction work. Sometimes called a bracket.

Plastisol

Paste coming from the scattering of polymer powder in a plasticizer

Plutajući parket

Postavljanje parketa na način da se daske spajaju, a ne lijepe za pod.

Plutajući podovi

Postavljanje parketnih podova spajanjem daski, bez lijepljenja za pod.

Polian

Meka, otporna i zapaljiva plastika (npr. Kese za smeće)

Poliester

Sintetički materijal na bazi polimera, lagan i otporan na vremenske uvjete i koroziju. Poliester se koristi za izradu vlakana, tekstila, plastike i ljepila.

Poliethilen (PE)

Plastika niske gustoće, koju može lijepiti tek nekolicina ljepila. Može se topiti i remodelirati, jer se vraća u čvrsto stanje, mekša je od polipropilena (PP)

Polimer

Makromolekule koje se sastoje od ponovljenih monomera. Ljepila na bazi polimera se cijene zbog svoje različite namjene, fleksibilnosti, snage i niskog nivoa skupljanja.

Polimetil

Transparentni tip termoplastike (polimer koji se pri izlaganju visokim temperaturama pretvara u tečnost). Polimetil se sadrži u ljepilima za vruće lijepljenje.

Polipropilen (PP)

Plastika niske gustoće, koja se teško lijepi. Česta je u pakiranjima za hranu, kućnim aparatima, auto industriji i sl.

Poliuretan (PU)

Formula na bazi polimera, koja sadrži i izocijanat.

Polivinil alkohol (PVA)

Supstanca bez mirisa, boje i okusa, koja se koristi u bojama, ljepilima i silikonima za upijajuće površine. Često se sarži u ljepilima za drvo.

Polivinil karbonat (PVC)

Fleksibilna plastika, glatke površine, koristi se za izolaciju telefonskih kablova, nosećih cijevi i crijeva

Polyacrylic

Acrylic bind which polymerises while drying, taking on the aspect of thick paste in strong glues

Polyamide

Polymers used in the making of plastic material in the textil industry

Polyane

A soft, resistant and inflammable plastic.

Polyane film

Plastic waterproof film used in the making of barriers against water and vapor

Polybenzimidazole

Known under the abbreviation PBI. A very resistant Synthetic fibre more
particularly used in the making of ropes and joints which are very resistant to high temperature

Polychloroprene

Very frequently called neoprene. Synthetic elastomer

Polyester

Polymers which patterns are related by ester functions

Polyethane dimethacrylate

Bi composant glue

Polyethylene

Plastic material

Polymer

Macromolecule composed of a repeated pattern. Among these polymers, we can count rubber, cellulose, polyamide and polyethylene

Polymerization

Jointing of several identical molecules (pattern) to form a polymer macromolecule

Polymerize

Referring to the action of joining several identical molecules to form a polymer

Polymethyl

Polymethyl. Transparent thermoplastic

Polyol

C[e]n[/e]H[e]2n[/e]+2O[e]n[/e] Also called glycol or polyalcohol, is used in making foam

Polypropylene

Also called PP (CH[e]2[/e]-CH-CH[e]3[/e])[e]n[/e]. Polymer with a propylene pattern used in the car industry, for plastic pieces such as a bumpers, but also in food packaging and in types of paper.

Polyquinoxaline

Polymer used in various adhesive products but also in varnishes and non-driving films

Polystyrène

Also called PS. Coming from the polymerisation of styren. It Is most commonly used under its expanded form as a white protective foam. Also present in the making of rigid plastic and food packaging

Polythene

(CH[e]2[/e]=CH[e]2[/e])[e]n[/e] Plastic at the root of inert plastic also called under the abbrevation PE, usually used in plastic bags

Polyurethane

Also called PU. Urethane polymer used in wood glue due to its water resistance

Polyvinyl

Also called polyvinyl polymer. One of the main components of white glue

Polyvinyl acetate

CH[e]2[/e]-CH-O-COH[e]3[/e] thermoplastic polymer used in the elaboration of adhesives, films, varnishes and paints.

Polyvinyl chloride

CH[e]2[/e]=CHCl Combination of chloride and polyvinyl which is part of the conception of an ester or ether

Polyvinyl chloride

Also called Polychloride vinyl. CH2=CHCl Polymer usually used in the sticking and soldering but also in the creation of various types of plastic such as the one used for pipes

Prepolymer

Mixture of monomer and polymer aiming at polymerization

Pressure gauge

An instrument for measuring the pressure of a fluid.

Primer coat

Coating which increases the adhesion of a floor, or of paint.

Radical

Polymerization of radical chemical species

Remover / stripper

That which removes or strips

SBR (Styrene-Butadiene Rubber)

A synthetic rubber, also called Styrene butadiene rubber, present in tyres, chewing gum and in cars.

Saltpeter

A residue of bacterial development in the form of white fibres on walls or floors of buildings

Scouring agent

A product which effectively removes the oxides from the surface of a metal

Screeding

Referring to the action of causing all the bumps, and depressions on the ground

Self-amalgamating

That which combines or unites hetergenous elements automatically

Shoring up

Describes the manner by which part of a construction is held up by wooden or metal joists.

Silicone

Also called polysiloxane. Polymer allowing, in different forms, the manufacturing of plenty of products. It can take a liquid form, sopple, solid and can be found in glues, sealants and other adhesives

Silikon

Polimer napravlje od silicijuma, kisika i organskih materijala. Silikonske formule su elastične i otporne na vodu i temperature. Dobar su primjer za hemijsko stvrdnjavanje, jer se stvrdnjavaju u kontaktu sa zrakom.

Sisal

A fiber textile derived from a mexican plant (agave) used to make cord and certain textiles.

Skirting board

The lower part of a wall or pillar in contact with the ground. Often added to the base of a wall.

Solvent

A substance possessing the quality of being able to dissolve other substances without altering or degrading their chemical properties

Solvent

That which contains a solvent

Specijalizirana ljepila

Asortiman ljepila namijenjen za posebnu upotrebu. Za svaki materijal se može naći posebno ljepilo (kožu, porculan, polistiren, obuću, guma, tekstil)

Sposobnost popunjavanje šupljina

Karakteristika koju imaju samo pojedina ljepila, a koja podrazumijeva popunjavanje šupljina ili pukotina između dvije površine.

Starchy

containing starch

Stega

Alat koji se često koristi u građevinarstvu i stolarstvu, kako bi se spriječilo pomjeranje ili odvajanje zalijepljenih dijelova.

Stezanje

Ako se ne koristi instant ljepilo, potrebno je koristiti stegu, kako bi se osigurali predmeti, dok se ljepilo ne osuši.

Stiropor

Tip plastike koji je lagan, otporan na vlagu i predstavlja odličnu izolaciju. Sadržaj mu je 90% zrak. Za ovaj specifični materijal, Pattex ima specijalizirano ljepilo za stiropor.

Substrate

An element undergoing changes which are examined after a chemical reaction.

Sulfonate

SO[e]2[/e]OH Can be found in certain salts and esters

Superljepila

Otopine za instant lijepljenje, još se nazivaju i cijanoakrilatima. Poznati se po svojoj izuzetnoj snazi lijepljenja, nakon samo par sekundi. Obično se prodaju u tubicama.

Supstrat

Element podložan promjenama, koje su vidljive nakon hemijske reakcije.

Surfactant

A two part molecule one of which reacts to water and the other to oily substances. These molecules are particularly present in detergents.

Sušenje

Proces tokom kojeg isparavaju voda ili otapala, nakon čega ljepilo postaje čvrsto.

Tack

Inicijalna snaga lijepljenja

Tack

Properties of immediate support of a glue or a sealant. The glued object is instantly maintained on a surface (even vertical) but it hasn't got all the adhesive properties of glue. It is important to wait until it is dry, according to the guidelines, before subjecting the object to any pressure.

Tackifier

Gives instant adhesion. This adhesion is nevertheless not definitive and a defined drying period is neccessary before subjecting the glued object to any pressure. This drying time lapse is indicated on the product.

Tacky dry

Application and drying time before sticking of a layer of adhesive on a surface

Teflon

Also called polyetrafluorethylene or PTFE. Polymer with a high resistance to chemical products and heat, can also be found in non adhesive coatings.

Teflon

Plastični materijal, izuzetno otporan na hemikalije, koroziju i oksidaciju. Može izdržati temperature i do 250 °C i ništa se ne lijepi na njega. Koristi se za proizvodnju za različitu opremu, kao što su cijevi ili oblaganje kuhinjskog pribora.

Termički aktivirana ljepila

Koristi se opisivanje supstanci koje se lijepe nakon lijepljenja/zagrijavanja (npr. Ljepilo za vruće lijepljenje)

Termoplastika

Tip plastike koji se može otopiti i remodelirati, nakon čega se vraća u čvrsto stanje (npr. Ljepilo za vruće lijepljenje, PE, PP)

Tetrahydrofuran

Also called tetrahydrofurane. Ether is usually used as a solvent

Thermo hygrometry

Measure of the humidity of a place according to the heat and the pourcentage of humidity present

Thermofusible

Used to describe a substance which gives rise to adhesion when heated.

Thermoplastic

Polymer having the particularity of becoming liquid, soft due to heat and also to become malleable

To catalyze

To modify the speed of a chemical reaction without modifiying the end product of the reaction

To extrude

Referring to the action of pushing plastic through a spinneret in order to fluidify it

To exude

The action of releasing a liquid that seeps in contact with walls

To groove

Describes a surface marked with cavities or grooves.

To gum / to stick

To apply and drying time before sticking a layer of adhesive on the surface

To level off

To put at the same surface level a wall or raised surface.

To mount

Stick by exerting a pressure from the centre to the sides

To paste

Referring to the action of putting paste on an object such as wallpaper

Topivo u vodi

Može se otopiti u vodi ili vodenom okruženju (npr. Šećer).

Trichloroethylene

C[e]2[/e]HCl[e]3[/e] Also called ethylene trichloride or trichlo. This is a chemical compound usually used as a solvent and which has the particularity of not being very inflammable

Trimmings

Activity concerned with decorative details

TÜV certifikat

TUV ISO certificiranje predstavlja formalno priznanje proizvoda od strane TUV-a (Technischer Überwachungsverein, tj Udruge tehničkih inspekcija). Podrazumijeva ovjeru da proizvod zadovoljava najstrože evropske propise i da je kompletna specifikacija tačno navedena.

Uguščivač

Smola koja čini ljepljivim ljepila, otporna na pritisak (npr. Power tape)

Univerzalno ljepilo

Ljepilo visoke snage koje je univerzalno i višenamjensko. Može lijepiti različite površine (čak i neupijajuće) u različitim uslovima. Višenamjensko je, fleksibilno i većinom transparentno. Univerzalno ljepilo se suši sporije od super ljepila (5-30 min), ali ima veću izdržljivost.

Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride

Referring to a non plastified PVC not subject to corrosion

Upijajući

Može upiti tekućine (npr. Vodu, otapala). Materijali koji imaju dobru moć upijanja su drvo i papir. Nekim ljepilima je potrebna upijajuća podloga, kako bi se mogla osušiti (npr. Akrilna).

Urea-formaldehyde

Synthetic glue

Vinil

Meki PVC.

Vinil acetat

Pogledajte PVA.

Vinyl

That which contains vinyl

Vinyl acetate

CH3COO-CH=CH2 present in solution form in solvents. Also in the make up of certain textiles and paper.

Vinyl ethylene acetate

Name given to a thermoplastic copolymer which possesses the characteristics of a thermofusible glue.

Vodene disperzije

Supstance i materijali, na bazi vode, na kojima je najčešće naglašeno da su bez rastvarača.

Vodootporno

Osigurava zaštitu od vlage i vode.

Vrijeme sušenja

Vrijeme potrebno, da ljepilo postigne svoju potpunu snagu. Ukoliko se ne poštuje vrijeme sušenja, veza neće biti trajna.

WRAS

Water regulations advisory scheme concerned with the quality of water.

Water soluble starch

stock of intracellular carbohydrate soluble in water or in a aqueous environment

Water-soluble

That which is soluble in water or in a watery environment

Waterproofing

That which offers a protection against dampness and water.

Width, strip

Refers to the width or length of a piece of wallpaper cut from a roll.By extension used also for a piece of cloth cut from a roll.

Zaptivna masa

Materijal koji se koristi za zaptivanje, kako bi se osigurala otpornost na vodu i zrak (npr. Zaptivanje kade, lavaboa i sl). Dobar je izolator i elastičniji je od montažnih ljepila.

Zidna lajsna

Dio zida ili stuba koji je u kontaktu sa podom. Često se stavlja na osnovicu zida.