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    About Structural Adhesives
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    Compare epoxy, acrylic, and urethane adhesive options. Then learn about adhesive performance measures and best practices to create a strong bond.

    Urethane Structural Adhesives

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    Cartridge

    Urethanes are the most flexible adhesives, so they bond dissimilar materials and damp vibration.
    Some of these adhesives come in two parts that need to be mixed. The container size listed is the combined total of the two parts.
    Cartridge—To mix and dispense these adhesives, you'll need a mixer nozzle and dispensing gun.
    Thick Liquid—Flow into narrower gaps than gels and pastes, but thick enough to stay put on uneven surfaces.
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    oz.
    Type
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    Harden, min.
    Reaches Full
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    psi
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    wd.
    Mix
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    Consistency
    Viscosity,
    cP
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    For Joining
    Each
    3M
     
    Scotch-Weld
    DP604NS1.64Cartridge46660331:1Thick Liquid1,950-60 to 250Composite, Metal, Plastic, Wood, Metal to Composite, Metal to Plastic, Plastic to Composite7467A19000000
     
    Lord
    7542A/B1.69Cartridge4241,800501:1Thick Liquid6,750-30 to 240Composite, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Metal to Glass, Metal to Plastic, Metal to Rubber, Plastic to Glass, Plastic to Rubber, Rubber to Glass, Wood to Glass66195A2400000
     
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    Optically Clear Epoxy Structural Adhesives

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    For invisible bond lines, these adhesives dry clear. Epoxies are the strongest and most chemical-resistant structural adhesives. They bond especially well on metal. Choose an epoxy that hardens quickly for fast repairs, or one that hardens slowly to allow more time for positioning.
    These adhesives come in two parts that need to be mixed. The container size listed is the combined total of the two parts.
    Cartridge—To mix and dispense these adhesives, you'll need a mixer nozzle and dispensing gun.
    Thick Liquid—Flow into narrower gaps than gels and pastes, but thick enough to stay put on uneven surfaces.
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    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
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    Size, fl.
    oz.
    Type
    Begins to
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    Reaches Full
    Strength, hr.
    Shear,
    psi
    Peel, lbf/in.
    wd.
    Mix
    Ratio
    Consistency
    Viscosity,
    cP
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    For Joining
    Each
    3M
     
    Scotch-Weld
    DP1051.64Cartridge4481,300351:1Thick Liquid7,500-65 to 300Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Metal to Plastic, Metal to Rubber, Plastic to Rubber7467A58000000
     
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    Construction Adhesives for Dissimilar Materials

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    Bond stone and glass to drywall, treated lumber, and subfloors with these adhesives.
    Non-Sag—Non-sag adhesives won't drip from vertical and overhead surfaces.
    Cannot Be Sold To—Adhesives that cannot be sold to Canada are restricted due to labeling and reporting requirements. Those that cannot be sold to CA, CO, CT, DE, MD and RI are restricted due to regulatory limits on VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
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    Strength
    Size, fl.
    oz.
    Type
    Approx. Linear
    Coverage @ Bead Dia.
    Mixing
    Req.
    Begins to
    Harden, min.
    Reaches Full
    Strength, hr.
    Shear,
    psi
    Peel, lbf/in.
    wd.
    Consistency
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    For Use
    Outdoors
    For Joining
    Cannot Be Sold To
    Choose a Color
    Each
    Polymer
    10.2Cartridge30 ft. @ 1/4"No47220045Thick Liquid-40 to 150NoCeramic, Composite, Glass, Masonry, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Metal to Composite, Metal to Glass, Metal to Plastic, Metal to Rubber, Plastic to Composite, Plastic to Glass, Plastic to Masonry, Plastic to Rubber, Rubber to Composite, Rubber to Glass, Rubber to Masonry, Wood to GlassCalifornia, Canada, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Rhode IslandBlack7475A51000000
     
    Non-Sag Polymer
    10.2Cartridge30 ft. @ 1/4"No47220045Paste-40 to 150NoCeramic, Composite, Glass, Masonry, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Metal to Composite, Metal to Glass, Metal to Plastic, Metal to Rubber, Plastic to Composite, Plastic to Glass, Plastic to Masonry, Plastic to Rubber, Rubber to Composite, Rubber to Glass, Rubber to Masonry, Wood to GlassCalifornia, Canada, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Rhode IslandBlack, Clear, Gray, White7475A400000
     

    Impact-Resistant Acrylic Structural Adhesives

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    Mixed with rubber for resilient bonds that withstand sudden stress, shock, and vibration better than standard acrylics. Acrylics bond with the widest range of materials of any adhesive. They adhere to plastic especially well, requiring little surface preparation.
    These adhesives come in two parts that need to be mixed. The container size listed is the combined total of the two parts.
    Cartridge—To mix and dispense these adhesives, you'll need a mixer nozzle and dispensing gun.
    Thick Liquid—Flow into narrower gaps than gels and pastes, but thick enough to stay put on uneven surfaces.
    Container
    Strength
    Mfr. Model
    No.
    Size, fl.
    oz.
    Type
    Begins to
    Harden, min.
    Reaches Full
    Strength, hr.
    Shear,
    psi
    Peel, lbf/in.
    wd.
    Mix
    Ratio
    Consistency
    Viscosity,
    cP
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    For Joining
    Each
    Plexus
     
    MA300
    305001.58Cartridge4243,000351:1Thick Liquid55,000-65 to 250Composite, Masonry, Metal, Plastic, Wood66215A26000000
     
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    Acrylic Structural Adhesives

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    Cartridge

    Acrylics bond with the widest range of materials of any adhesive. They adhere to plastic especially well, requiring little surface preparation.
    These adhesives come in two parts that need to be mixed. The container size listed is the combined total of the two parts.
    Cartridge—To mix and dispense these adhesives, you'll need a mixer nozzle and dispensing gun.
    Gel—Stick in place and keep their exact shape with no flowing or sagging.
    Container
    Strength
    Mfr. Model
    No.
    Size, fl.
    oz.
    Type
    Begins to
    Harden, min.
    Reaches Full
    Strength, hr.
    Shear,
    psi
    Peel, lbf/in.
    wd.
    Mix
    Ratio
    Consistency
    Viscosity,
    cP
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    For Joining
    Each
    Plexus
    IT187X16.56Cartridge4242,0003010:1Gel96,140-40 to 180Composite, Masonry, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood66215A740000000
     
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    Chemical-Resistant Acrylic Structural Adhesives

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    Cartridge

    Solvents, oils, acids, and other chemicals won't degrade the bond of these adhesives. Acrylics bond with the widest range of materials of any adhesive. They adhere to plastic especially well, requiring little surface preparation.
    These adhesives come in two parts that need to be mixed. The container size listed is the combined total of the two parts.
    Cartridge—To mix and dispense these adhesives, you'll need a mixer nozzle and dispensing gun.
    Paste—Thicker than liquid adhesives but still spreadable—good for filling gaps and covering surfaces.
    Container
    Strength
    Mfr. Model
    No.
    Size, fl.
    oz.
    Type
    Begins to
    Harden, min.
    Reaches Full
    Strength, hr.
    Shear,
    psi
    Peel, lbf/in.
    wd.
    Mix
    Ratio
    Consistency
    Viscosity,
    cP
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    For Joining
    Each
    Lord
    506/191.69Cartridge4243,500102:1Paste130,000-40 to 300Composite, Metal, Plastic, Rubber66195A14000000
     
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