Adhesive Line For Structural Bonding Of Plastics And Composites To Metals

Rocky Hill, CT — Henkel Corporation has introduced a new line of seven structural acrylic adhesives that deliver tough, durable bonds to a variety of metals. Two part Loctite® Speedbonder™ structural adhesives bond aluminum, steel, and galvanized metals to a variety of substrates including plastics and composites, and dramatically reduce the need for mechanical fasteners.

Loctite® H4720™ Speedbonder™ structural adhesive provides excellent environmental resistance on a range of metals. Loctite® H8000™ Speedbonder™ structural adhesive fixtures in just 10 to 15 minutes and provides excellent impact and peel strength on aluminum surfaces. For high strength steel bonding, LoctiteÒ H8500™ Speedbonder™ structural adhesive offers a short open time, while Loctite® H8510™ Speedbonder™ structural adhesive offers an extended open time for parts alignment. Finally, Loctite® H8600™ Speedbonder™ structural adhesive is specifically formulated for long-term bond strength on galvanized steel, and offers robust bonds to many other metals exposed to environmental extremes.

Two general purpose adhesive formulations are available. Loctite® H3151™ Speedbonder™ structural adhesive offers 35 to 40 minutes of open time for part adjustment, and provides excellent bond strength on aluminum and steel. Loctite® H4500™ Speedbonder™ structural adhesive is a fast setting, high strength adhesive with a short open time of just 10 minutes for general metal bonding.

Loctite® brand metal bonders out perform the competition in side-by-side testing on a variety of metal surfaces and environmental conditions while also offering the most durable metal bonds available in the industry.

SOURCE: Henkel Corporation