Structural & Construction Adhesives

Rapidstick™ 8-310 Structural Adhesive

Rapidstick™ 8-310 Methacrylate Structural Adhesive is a two-component, 100% reactive adhesive with excellent impact, peel, and shear resistance in a convenient 1:1 mix ratio. Its non-sagging and thixotropic formulation is specifically designed for bonding a wide variety of metals, thermoplastics, thermosets, and composite assemblies.

8-310 offers excellent adhesion to metal surfaces without the need for primer or chemical wipes, and is room temperature cured with extended open time. It is typically used for automotive components, marine assemblies, electronics enclosures, aerospace parts, electrical components, furniture, windmill assemblies, plastic fabrications, metal fabrications, and signs.

 

Specifications (refer to TDS for full details)

• Max Bond Gap: Up to 9.5mm
• Viscosity: 90,000 – 100,000 Thixotropic
• Tensile Shear Strength: 3,850 psi
• Working Time: 12 – 18 mins
• Fixture Time: 30 – 35 mins
• Full Cure: 24 hours
• Temperature Range (°C): -40 to +121

Rapidstick™ 8-400 Structural Adhesive

Rapidstick™ 8-400 Structural Adhesive is a two-component, 100% reactive toughened adhesive with excellent impact, peel, and shear resistance in a convenient 10:1 mix ratio. Its non-sagging and thixotropic formulation is specially formulated to bond low surface energy plastics of many grades, without the need for surface primer or pre-treatment.

8-400 fills gaps up to 3mm and is room temperature cured with a short open time, forming a strong and durable bond that is resistant to humidity and moisture, chemicals, and temperature fluctuations. It is typically used for automotive components, marine assemblies, sporting goods, electronics enclosures, electrical appliances, furniture, plastic fabrications, metal fabrications, and signs.

 

Specifications (refer to TDS for full details)

• Max Bond Gap: Up to 3mm
• Viscosity: 60,000 – 70,000 Thixotropic
• Tensile Shear Strength: 2,000 psi
• Working Time: 2 – 3 mins
• Fixture Time: 2 – 3 hours
• Full Cure: 24 hours
• Temperature Range (°C): -40 to +120

Rapidstick™ 8-411 Structural Adhesive

Rapidstick™ 8-411 Structural Adhesive is a two-component, 100% reactive toughened adhesive with excellent impact, peel, and shear resistance in a convenient 10:1 mix ratio. Its non-sagging and thixotropic formulation is specially formulated to bond acrylics, polycarbonates, various plastics, and metals to themselves and each other.

8-411 fills gaps up to 0.2mm and is room temperature cured with a short open time, forming a strong and durable transparent bond that is resistant to humidity and moisture, chemicals, and temperature fluctuations. It is ideal for applications requiring optical clarity with excellent adhesion to diverse substrates. Boasting excellent UV resistance, 8-411 is typically used for channel letter assembly, outdoor signs, and structural bonding of plastics and metals.

 

Specifications (refer to TDS for full details)

• Max Bond Gap: Up to 2mm
• Viscosity: 10,000 – 11,000 Thixotropic
• Tensile Shear Strength: 2,000 psi
• Working Time: 6 – 9 mins
• Fixture Time: 14 – 18 hours
• Full Cure: 24 hours
• Temperature Range (°C): -40 to +120

Rapidstick™ 8-420 Structural Adhesive

Rapidstick™ 8-420 Methacrylate Structural Adhesive is a versatile and convenient 10:1 dual component, 100% reactive, low shrinkage, high elongation formula, used for bonding an expansive array of metals, thermoplastics, thermosets, and composite assemblies, without the need for surface primers or conditioners.

8-420 offers an extremely strong, flexible bond, with excellent peel and sheer resistance, high fatigue endurance, and high impact strength – at both low and elevated temperatures. Its non-sagging and thixotropic formulation ensures that bonding can be undertaken quickly and from multiple angles within a working time of 3 to 4 minutes, achieving 80% ultimate strength in as little as 18 minutes.

This innovative new generation high grade blend of low-odour, non-flammable, and non-carcinogenic monomers further extends the progression into our Responsible Chemistry program.

8-420 is commonly used for:

• Bonding locators to ACM without read-though or witness marks
• Bonding mild steel frames to FRP, assuring high vibration and impact resistance
• Bonding fasteners to GRP and FRP moulded parts
• Bonding and laminating composite panels
• Composite and metal fabrication for seating construction

 

Specifications (refer to TDS for full details)

• Max Gap Fill: 3mm
• Viscosity: 250,000 – 300,000 Thixotropic
• Working Time: 3 – 4 mins
• Fixture Time: 7 – 10 mins
• Cure Time @ 80% Strength: 18 mins
• Temperature Range (°C): -55 to +120