To help manufacturers find the right material for their application, Intertronics has launched a structural adhesive selector guide. The guide includes a full overview of five structural adhesive chemistries — methyl methacrylate (MMA), epoxy, polyurethane, UV curing, and cyanoacrylate. It covers 28 materials and their properties, curing and compatibility considerations.
The guide is designed to help manufacturers discover the optimal adhesive for establishing robust structural bonds with metals, plastics, and composite materials. It is tailored to the distinct needs of industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, construction, medical, and consumer. Alongside information on chemistry and substrate suitability, it adds specific information on cure time, chemistry, and bond strength, and explains the packaging each material is available in, be it twin-packs, cartridges, and/or bulk. Additionally, information is included on each material’s resistance to water/humidity, chemicals, and heat, to indicate for what environments it might be suitable.