In recent years, with the changing international trade situation and the increasing awareness of domestic supply chain security, the domestic substitution of adhesives has become a focus of attention for more and more enterprises. Although imported brands have mature technology, they face problems such as long supply cycles, high prices, and slow response times. Domestic adhesive manufacturers are rapidly rising due to their cost advantages, stable supply, fast response, and customized services. Yilian system analyzes the differences between domestic adhesives and imported brands, recommends reliable adhesive manufacturers, and helps enterprises achieve efficient domestic substitution.
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1、 Why choose domestic adhesive manufacturers? Domestic substitution is the trend
Adhesive, as the “monosodium glutamate” in industrial production, is widely used in various fields such as automobiles, electronics, new energy, packaging, and construction. According to industry data, the Chinese adhesive market accounts for 32% of the global market, ranking first in the world, and is expected to have a compound annual growth rate of 8% in the future. However, the high-end adhesive market has long been monopolized by international giants, and there is huge room for domestic substitution.
Four reasons for the rise of domestic adhesive manufacturers
Supply security and stability
International brands are affected by factors such as trade wars, exchange rate fluctuations, and import cycles, resulting in supply uncertainties. Domestic manufacturers produce locally, with short supply cycles and sufficient inventory.
Significant cost advantage
Domestic adhesive prices are usually 20% -40% lower than imported brands, which can significantly reduce procurement costs for enterprises and enhance product competitiveness.
Quick technical service response
Domestic manufacturers can provide faster technical support, on-site service, and problem response, while imported brands often have longer response cycles and higher communication costs.
Flexible customized services
Domestic manufacturers can customize products and optimize formulas according to specific customer needs to meet personalized application scenarios, which is difficult for imported brands to provide.
Especially in the context of frequent price increases and stock shortages of imported adhesives in recent years, more and more companies are actively seeking domestic alternative solutions. The domestic substitution of adhesives is not only a need to reduce costs, but also a strategic choice to ensure supply chain security.
2、 Comparison of Domestic Adhesive Vs Imported Brands: Which Brand is Good?
This is the most concerning issue for enterprises when choosing adhesive manufacturers. Below is a comparative analysis of the differences between domestic and imported brands from multiple dimensions:
Advantages of domestic adhesives
Affordable price, high cost performance ratio of 20% -40%
Short supply cycle and sufficient inventory
Quick technical response and support for on-site service
Customizable development, flexible adaptation
Chinese technical documents, communication accessible
Zero tariff, no import tax burden
Characteristics of imported brands
High brand awareness and long history
Mature product series with complete specifications
Leading technology in some high-end fields
Global universal specifications, high degree of standardization
High price and long supply cycle
Slow response and high threshold for customized services
Comparison of Major Adhesive Brands
| Brand type | Represents brand | Fields | Price levels | Applicable scenarios |
| International giants | Henkel (Loctite), Dow, Dow Corning, 3M, Shinetsu | High end Electronics, aerospace, and automotive manufacturing | High prices | Have special requirements for brands in high-end scenarios with high prices |
| Domestic leading companies | Huitian New Materials, Kangda New Materials, Sibao Technology, Gaomeng New Materials | Automotive, Packaging, Construction, and New Energy | Medium level | have standardized large-scale applications |
| Professional segmentation | ELAPLUS, Beginor | High Material Electronic Adhesive, Thermal Management Materials, and Customized Services. | High cost performance | Mid to high end applications that require technical support |
For most industrial application scenarios, the performance of domestic adhesives can fully meet the requirements, especially in the fields of electronic adhesives, potting adhesives, sealants, thermal management materials, etc. Domestic manufacturers have the strength to compete with imported brands.
3、 How to replace imported brands such as Loctite, Dow Corning, and Shinetsu?
Many companies are looking for domestic alternatives to imported adhesives. The following are common benchmark references for imported brands:
Important reminder: When choosing domestic substitute products, it is recommended to fully communicate with the adhesive manufacturer, clarify the specific application scenarios, process requirements, and performance indicators. Professional adhesive manufacturers can provide targeted alternative solutions and sample testing to ensure a smooth replacement process.
| Imported brands | Product | Local replacements | Difficulty of replacing |
| Henkel (Loctite) | Loctite 243, Loctite 577, Loctite 20HP | Huitian New Materials, Kanda New Materials, and ELAPLUS series | Part special formalars need to be customized |
| Dow Corning | Dow Corning SE9187,thermal grease | Elaplus TCMP series thermal conductive materials | Organic silicon field is relatively small |
| Shin Etsu | Shin Etsu’s organic silicone and encapsulation adhesive | domestic organic silicone manufacturers, and Elaplus’s high-purity organic silicone series | high-purity organic silicone series products need to break through |
| 3M | 3M DP420 Thermal conductive tape | Kanda New Materials, Aisdike, and Elaplus structural adhesive | field of acrylic structural adhesive |
| Dow Chemical | Thermal Conductive gel, potting adhesive | domestic professional manufacturers, Elaplus thermal management materials | some high-end products |
4、 How to choose a reliable adhesive manufacturer? Five key points
- Check the qualifications and scale of the enterprise
Does it have a complete R&D, production, and sales system
Have you obtained quality system certifications such as ISO9001 and IATF16949
Do you have invention patents and technological achievements
Establishment time and industry experience - Check product quality and certification
Has the product passed environmental and safety certifications such as RoHS, REACH, UL, etc
Is there a third-party testing report available
Product batch stability and consistency
Can you provide sample testing - Check the technical service capability
Do you provide pre-sales technical consultation and selection guidance
Can on-site construction guidance and training be provided
After sales service response speed and problem-solving ability
Does it support customized development - Look at industry application experience
Do you have relevant industry application cases
What well-known clients have you served
Do you have 500+or 1000+application cases
Do you understand the characteristics and issues of the industry - Check the supply and service guarantee
Whether the inventory is sufficient and the delivery cycle
Do you provide lightning merchants and free samples
Price system and payment method
Do you provide technical training and problem response
5、 ELAPLUS: Professional adhesive manufacturer, domestic alternative preferred
About Yilian ELAPLUS
Yilian Functional Materials (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is a professional supplier of organic polymer adhesives and a new material technology enterprise integrating research and development, production, marketing, and service. Headquartered in Jinshan Industrial Zone, Shanghai, with over 500 application cases and 20 invention patents, we focus on providing customers with high-quality adhesive products and solutions.
Core advantages of Yilian
R&D Strength: Professional R&D team with over 20 invention patents, able to customize and develop products according to customer needs
Product Matrix: Covering a full range of products including potting adhesive, sealant, thermal conductive material, structural bonding, anti stripping coating, UV adhesive, etc
Widely applicable: With over 500 application cases, we have accumulated rich experience in industries such as new energy vehicles, consumer electronics, industrial electronics, and power systems
Service guarantee: lightning delivery, quality assurance, price discounts, R&D team support, perfect after-sales service, customized
Domestic substitution: Positioned as “domestic substitution and imported quality”, it can benchmark international brands such as Henkel, Loctite, Dow Corning, and Xinyue
Complete certification: The product complies with environmental directives such as RoHS and REACH, and provides third-party testing reports
Elaplus’s main product series
| Categories | Specific product | Replaced imported brands | Typical applications |
| Potting materials | silicone potting adhesive,epoxy sealing adhesive, polyurethane sealing adhesive. | Dow, Dow Corning, Henkle | Energy Automotive Battery, Power Module, LED Driver |
| Thermal conductive material | Thermal conductive gel, thermal conductive silicone grease, thermal conductive gasket, thermal conductive adhesive | Dow Corning, Shinyue, Beggs | 5G communication, new energy vehicles, consumer electronics |
| Adhesive sealant | Organic silicone adhesive, polyurethane adhesive, epoxy adhesive. Sealing | Loctite, Dow Corning, 3M | automotive electronics, sensors, motors |
| Structural adhesive | Structural adhesive,AB adhesive, | 3M, Henkel | metal adhesive, plastic adhesive, composite material structural adhesive |
| Conformal coating | silicone conformal coating | Corning and Henkel | PCB protection, waterproof and moisture-proof circuit board |
| UV glue | UV cured silicone, UV cured epoxy glue | Loctite, 3M, Delu | Electronic component fixing, optical bonding |
Elaplus Service Commitment
Lightning Delivery
Adequate inventory, standard products shipped within 48 hours
quality assurance
Strict quality control and provision of third-party testing reports
discounted price
Domestic prices, quality benchmarking against imported brands
R&D team
Professional research and development, supporting customized development
perfect after-sales service
Technical support, timely response to customer issues
tailor-made
Provide personalized solutions based on customer needs
6、 Summary and Suggestions
Suggestions for choosing adhesive manufacturers
The domestic substitution of adhesives has become a trend, and domestic manufacturers have obvious advantages in supply safety, cost control, technical services, and customization capabilities. For most industrial application scenarios, the performance of domestic adhesives can fully meet the requirements.
When choosing an adhesive manufacturer, it is recommended to:
Clear requirements: First determine specific application scenarios, performance requirements, and process conditions
Sample testing: Request the manufacturer to provide samples for testing and verification
Small batch trial: First, purchase a small batch for trial to confirm product stability
Technical support: Select manufacturers that can provide comprehensive technical services
Long term cooperation: Assessing the manufacturer’s supply capability and stability
ELAPLUS, as a professional adhesive manufacturer, is committed to providing customers with high-quality domestic alternative solutions. The company adheres to the concept of “technological innovation and quality first” and positions itself as “domestic substitution and imported quality”. Customers from all walks of life are welcome to consult and negotiate.
Consult now: https://en.elaplus.cc | Phone: +86-21-67227200 | Email: info@elaplus.cc
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