Forza Expands Adhesive Portfolio for HVAC Manufacturing

Forza Inc., a U.S.-based adhesive manufacturer, has expanded its HyPer Polymer® adhesive and sealant portfolio to address the specific needs of the HVAC and air handling manufacturing industry. The expansion builds on Forza's HyPer Polymer® MS (Modified Silane) technology platform and introduces a range of products designed to meet the chemical, thermal, and mechanical demands of HVAC cabinet assembly, insulation bonding, and sealing applications.

Rick Glenn, the Owner and General Manager of Forza Inc., explained that the company's approach is to identify the problems manufacturers face and develop solutions specifically for those challenges.

The new portfolio includes several key products. ForzaSEAL® OS2, a single-part moisture-cure hybrid polymer sealant, is formulated for cabinet sealing, panel seam sealing, and air leak prevention. It bonds to aluminum, steel, glass, wood, and most plastics, retains a strong flexible seal through impact, peel, and changing temperatures, and carries a service range of -75°F to 400°F. It is immediately paintable, making it a versatile option for various applications.

ForzaBOND® OA4, a high-strength hybrid polymer structural adhesive, provides permanent flexible structural bonding for cabinet assembly, overlay bonding, and control panel attachment. With 475 PSI tensile strength and 500-600% elongation at break, OA4 is engineered to maintain bond integrity through the vibration and thermal cycling that characterize HVAC operating environments. It is solvent-free and isocyanate-free, making it a safer and more efficient choice for manufacturers.

ForzaBOND® OA13, a high green strength mounting adhesive with a 15-20 minute skin time, is designed for applications requiring immediate grip, such as insulation panel mounting and interior component fixturing on fast-moving production lines. OA13 bonds to both porous and non-porous substrates and carries a low-VOC formulation, making it suitable for enclosed manufacturing environments.

In addition to the HyPer Polymer® line, Forza offers complementary spray adhesives and specialty tapes for HVAC manufacturing. ForzaBOND® IC956 provides a non-flammable contact adhesive option for insulation bonding and large-surface coverage applications. ForzaBOND® IC946, a California-compliant low-VOC pressure-sensitive adhesive, addresses regulatory requirements for high-volume facilities. ForzaBOND® R320, a two-part modified epoxy, serves structural bonding applications requiring elevated strength.

The portfolio covers four core application categories: cabinet sealing, including panel seams and access doors; insulation bonding for foam, fiberglass, thermal barriers, and acoustical materials; foam tape applications for gasketing and vibration isolation; and process improvements, including fastener reduction and improved production consistency.

Forza's non-flammable, low-VOC formulations eliminate the regulatory inventory restrictions that force frequent material changeovers on HVAC production floors. By removing flammable adhesive canisters from the production environment, manufacturers can stage more material at the point of use, reducing operator downtime without increasing equipment costs.

All Forza adhesives and sealants are manufactured in the United States, with formulation and testing conducted through Forza's in-house R&D laboratory. The company's proprietary HyPer Polymer® MS technology platform delivers safer, higher-performance bonding and sealing solutions designed to meet the compliance, performance, and production demands of modern manufacturing. Founded in 1979, Forza Inc. serves transportation, marine, industrial, construction, and composites manufacturers across North America.