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Adhesive selection

Dr. Dmitri Kopeliovich

There is no universal adhesive, which is suitable for all possible applications.

Correct selection of an adhesive is determined by optimal combinations of various factors:


Adhesives for different materials:

Characteristics of some adhesives

    • Good peel strength;
    • Good elasticity;
    • Moderate resistance to water;
    • Moderate resistance to chemicals;
    • Moderate resistance to Solvents and oils;
    • Good resistance to acids;
    • Moderate resistance to alkalis;
    • Very good resistance to mineral oils;
    • Poor resistance to Solvents and vegetable oils;
    • Good thermal resistance;
    • Fast cure;
    • Good elasticity at low temperatures;
    • Characteristic odor (non-toxic).
    • Very good thermal resistance;
    • Good resistance to chemicals (acids, alkalis);
    • Good resistance to Solvents and oils;
    • Good resistance to water;
    • Suitable for outdoor applications;
  • Polyvinyl acetate (PVA)
    • High degree of instant stickiness (tack);
    • Good resistance to chemicals (acids, alkalis);
    • Moderate resistance to Solvents;
    • Moderate resistance to water;
    • Suitable for indoor applications;
    • Used with porous substrates;
    • Unable to fill wide gaps.
  • Formaldehydes (Phenol Formaldehyde, Urea Formaldehyde, Melamine Formaldehyde)
    • Good thermal resistance;
    • Compatibility with most Polymers;
    • Moderate resistance to water;
    • Release toxic fumes;
    • Used with porous substrates;
    • Cost effective.

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Adhesives for metals

Adhesives for ceramics

Adhesives for plastics

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Adhesives for rubber

Adhesives for wood

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Adhesives for paper

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Adhesives for glass

  • Acrylic
  • Cyanoacrylate

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