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    15 Products
    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.

    Epoxy Structural Adhesives

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    Epoxies are the strongest and most chemical-resistant structural adhesives. They bond especially well on metal.
    These adhesives come in two parts that need to be mixed. The container size listed is the combined total of the two parts.
    7524A161 is solvent free. If the adhesive hardens in the tube, soften in warm water before dispensing.
    Model Number 305-1/2 and Model Number 310A/B—Do not contain solvents.
    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.
    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
    Lord
    305-1/21.69Cartridge60482,240841:1Thick Liquid23,250-30 to 250Composite, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Metal to Composite, Metal to Glass, Metal to Plastic, Metal to Rubber, Plastic to Composite, Plastic to Glass, Plastic to Rubber, Rubber to Composite, Rubber to Glass, Wood to Glass66195A31000000
    310A/B1.69Cartridge30242,520571:1Paste535,000-40 to 400Composite, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood66195A1300000
     
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    Urethane Structural Adhesives

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    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.
    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
    7150A/B1.69Cartridge5241,400402:1Thick Liquid38,830-30 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 Glass66195A17000000
    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
    7550A/C1.69Cartridge3721,500301:1Thick Liquid6,080-30 to 240Glass, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Metal to Glass, Metal to Plastic, Plastic to Glass, Plastic to Rubber, Wood to Glass66195A2500000
     
    Accessories for Structural Adhesives

    Chemical-Resistant Acrylic Structural Adhesives

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    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
    403/191.69Cartridge2243,000374:1Paste220,000-40 to 300Composite, Metal, Plastic, Rubber66195A26000000
    406/191.69Cartridge6242,800264:1Paste220,000-40 to 300Composite, Metal, Plastic, Rubber66195A2700000
    506/191.69Cartridge4243,500102:1Paste130,000-40 to 300Composite, Metal, Plastic, Rubber66195A1400000
     
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    Low-Odor Epoxy Structural Adhesives

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    Cartridge

    Even in enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces, these epoxies form bonds without the noticeable odor other structural adhesives leave behind.
    Epoxies are the strongest and most chemical-resistant structural adhesives. They bond especially well on metal.
    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
    Lord
    363A/B1.69Cartridge361,40051:1Thick Liquid12,750-30 to 300Composite, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood66195A23000000
     
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