Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is low-surface-energy plastic that is very difficult to bond. PTFE exclusively comprises fluorine and carbon atoms with no polar atoms such as oxygen or nitrogen.

Many industrial pipelines are exposed to the elements and must face tough environmental conditions, including humidity, and temperature and climate variations―often including heavy frost in the winter and long hot spells in the summer.

I have seen at least one manufacturer advertising a two-component methyl methacrylate (MMA) adhesive product in a cartridge for the bonding of PVC and CPVC pipes. . . .

Loctite Eccobond UF 1173 has been developed with a protective underfill material.

The global high-performance adhesives market was valued at $9.4 billion in 2017, and is anticipated to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9% from 2018 to 2026, according to a report from Transparency Market Research.

Sikaflex®-953 is an adhesive for transportation and industrial assembly applications.

Arkema recently announced it is expanding in engineering adhesives with the announcement of the acquisition of Afinitica.

Question: We use some 100% solids methacrylate-based sealants for sealing metal joints. We’re concerned about low adhesive strength, which might cause problems due to stresses generated during temperature cycling. What are our choices?

A new high-tack general-purpose double-coated tape, IB1122-60, is available.