ADHESIVE BONDING OF THERMOPLASTIC MATERIALS

There are several different types of adhesives suitable for plastics. They include cyanoacrylates, urethanes,
acrylics, and epoxies. Each type of adhesive offers its own benefits.

Cyanoacrylates
This family of adhesives are room temperature curing materials that do not require mixing. They produce
bonds within a few minutes. After one hour, some formulations can achieve 89% of their bond strength. This
adhesive forms a thermoplastic bond with excellent adhesion to most substrates. For some materials, a primer
or surface roughening will enhance bond strengths. The temperature range for this class of adhesives is from -
40 F to 250F. Cyanoacrylates have excellent shear and tensile strengths. They do have, however, poor
solvent resistance and poor peel strength. Cyanoacrylates can attack certain plastics, such as polycarbonate,
causing chemical stress cracks.

Suppliers include: Lord Corporation: 1-814-868-3611 x 3277

3M Corporation: 1-800-362-3550
Loctite: 1-800-LOCTITE
Permabond: 201-567-9494

Acrylic Adhesives
Acrylic adhesives are solvent free products that form a thermoset polymer bond with plastics. There are
several types of acrylic adhesives. Light curing acrylics will produce bonds upon exposure to light. Curing
times and bond strengths can be varied through intensity and exposure time to the curing light. The bonds
have good weather resistance, however, excessive oxygen exposure during bonding will produce weak bonds.

Another type of acrylic adhesive is a two-part acrylic which offers good environmental resistance and good
adhesive strengths. Curing times can be shortened with the application of heat. Effective temperature
resistance up to 400F is achievable for some formulations.

A third type of acrylic uses methacrylates for improved performance. During the curing process the adhesive
penetrates the substrate. In addition this adhesive has good cold impact performance and high shear strength.

Suppliers: Loctite Corporation: 1-800-LOCTITE

ITW Plexus Corporation: 1-800-851-6692
Permabond 1-201-567-9494

Rev 0.0 5/98

Urethanes
Urethane adhesives are available in one and two part systems. Curing times can be regulated with the
application of a catalyst or heat. Minimal surface preparation is needed. Adhesive bonds are flexible and have
good mechanical properties. Bond strengths are retained up to 250 F.

Suppliers include: Lord Corporation: 1-814-868-3611 x 3277

3M Corporation: 1-800-362-3550

Epoxies

We believe this information is the best currently available on the subject. It is subject to revision as additional knowledge and
experience is gained. The A. L. Hyde Company makes no guarantee of results and assumes no obligation of liability whatsoever in
connection with this information. Anyone intending to use recommendations contained in this publication should first satisfy himself
that the recommendations are suitable for his use and meet all appropriate safety and health standards. This publication is not a
license to operate under, or intended to suggest infringement of any existing patents. References to products not of A. L. Hyde
manufacture do not indicate endorsement of named products or unsuitability of other similar products.
 Epoxies are thermosetting adhesives which have been available for years. They have been used extensively in
the automotive industry for body panels and components. Epoxies are usually two part mixes, one part epoxy
the other a catylst or curing agent. The addition of heat can accelerate curing times. Bonds tend to be strong
yet brittle, however, toughened formulations are available for improved impact resistance.

Epoxies can be used for most plastics, rubbers, wood, and metals. Adhesive bonds are typically stronger than
the substrates. Epoxy adhesives offer excellent resistance to a variety of chemicals including dilute acids,
bases, solvents, and oils. In addition, these adhesives offer good weatherability. Specialized systems are heat
resistant to 400 F.

Suppliers include: Lord Corporation: 1-814-868-3611 x 3277

3M Corporation: 1-800-362-3550

®, ®
Duo-Pak Scotchweld are registered trademarks of the 3M Corporation
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Fusor , Tyrite are registered trademarks of the Lord Corporation
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Loctite Prism , Black Max are registred trademarks of the Loctite Corporation
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Plexus is a registred trademark of ITW Plexus Corporation
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Quickbond , Permabond are registered Trademarks of the Permabond International Corporation
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Zytel®, Delrin® , and Vespel are registered trademarks of E. I. DuPont de Nemours Co., Inc.
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Celcon and Celanex are registered trademarks of Ticona - Division of Hoechst Group.
Ultraform® is a registered trademark of BASF Corporation.
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Lexan®, Noryl®, Valox®, Cycolac and Ultem® are registered trademarks of Sabic
Kynar® is a registered trademark of Elf Atochem North America Inc.
Hydex®, Hyd-imide® HT are registered trademarks of the Ensinger

We believe this information is the best currently available on the subject. It is subject to revision as additional knowledge and
experience is gained. The A. L. Hyde Company makes no guarantee of results and assumes no obligation of liability whatsoever in
connection with this information. Anyone intending to use recommendations contained in this publication should first satisfy himself
that the recommendations are suitable for his use and meet all appropriate safety and health standards. This publication is not a
license to operate under, or intended to suggest infringement of any existing patents. References to products not of A. L. Hyde
manufacture do not indicate endorsement of named products or unsuitability of other similar products.
 ADHESIVE SELECTION CHART

ADHESIVE TYPE

MATERIAL URETHANE EPOXY CYANOACRYLATES ACRYLIC

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Nylon (Zytel ) Tyrite 7500 Duo-Pak DP-190 Prism 401 + Plexus MA300
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Tyrite 7412 Duo-Pak DP-460 Prism Primer 770 Quickbond 612
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Scotchweld Fusor 304
3532 ®
Fusor 309
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Scotchweld 2216

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Acetal (Delrin , Tyrite 7500 Duo-Pak DP-190 Prism 401 + Loctite 3105
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Ultraform , Tyrite 7412 Duo-Pak DP-460 Prism Primer 770 Plexus MA310
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Celcon ) Scotchweld Fusor 304 Quickbond 612
3532 ®
Fusor 309
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Scotchweld 2216

Polycarbonate ® ® ® ®
Tyrite 7500 Duo-Pak DP-190 Prism 401 + Plexus 3940
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(Tecanat , Lexan ) ® ® ®
Tyrite 7412 Duo-Pak DP-460 Prism Primer 770
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Scotchweld Fusor 304
3532 ®
Fusor 309
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Scotchweld 2216

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PBT (Hydex 4101, Tyrite 7500 Duo-Pak DP-190 Prism 401 Plexus MA300
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Valox , Celanex ) Tyrite 7412 Duo-Pak DP-460
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Scotchweld Fusor 304
3532 ®
Fusor 309
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Scotchweld 2216

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PEI (Ultem ) Tyrite 7500 Duo-Pak DP-190 Prism 401 Plexus MA300
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Tyrite 7412 Duo-Pak DP-460 Superbonder 414
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Scotchweld Fusor 304
3532 ®
Fusor 309
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Scotchweld 2216

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Polysulfone (Udel ) Tyrite 7500 Duo-Pak DP-190 Prism 401 Plexus MA300
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Tyrite 7412 Duo-Pak DP-460 Quickbond 612
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Scotchweld Fusor 304
3532 ®
Fusor 309

We believe this information is the best currently available on the subject. It is subject to revision as additional
knowledge and experience is gained. The Ensinger-Hyde Company makes no guarantee of results and assumes no
obligation of liability whatsoever in connection with this information. Anyone intending to use recommendations
contained in this publication should first satisfy himself that the recommendations are suitable for his use and meet all
appropriate safety and health standards. This publication is not a license to operate under, or intended to suggest
infringement of any existing patents. References to products not of Ensinger-Hyde manufacture do not indicate
endorsement of named products or unsuitability of other similar products.
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 ADHESIVE SELECTION CHART

ADHESIVE TYPE

MATERIAL URETHANE EPOXY CYANOACRYLATES ACRYLIC

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Scotchweld 2216

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Tyrite 7500 Duo-Pak DP-190 Prism 401 Plexus MA300
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Formplast 2000 ® ® ®
Tyrite 7412 Duo-Pak DP-460 Quickbond 612
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Scotchweld Fusor 304
3532 ®
Fusor 309
®
Scotchweld 2216

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PPO (Noryl ) Tyrite 7500 Duo-Pak DP-190 Prism 401 Plexus MA300
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Tyrite 7412 Duo-Pak DP-460 Quickbond 612
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Scotchweld Fusor 304
3532 ®
Fusor 309
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Scotchweld 2216

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ABS (Cycolac ) Tyrite 7500 Duo-Pak DP-190 Prism 401 Plexus MA300
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Tyrite 7412 Duo-Pak 460 Quickbond 612
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Scotchweld Fusor 304
3532 ®
Fusor 309
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Scotchweld 2216

® Tyrite 7520 ® Permabond 105 ®

TPE (Hytrel ) Duo-Pak DP-190 Plexus MA300
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Duo-Pak DP-460 Quickbond 612
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Fusor 304
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Fusor 309
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Scotchweld 2216

PEEK ® ® ® ®
Tyrite 7500 Duo-Pak DP-190 Prism 401 Plexus MA300
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Tyrite 7412 Duo-Pak DP-460 Quickbond 612
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Scotchweld Fusor 304
3532 ®
Fusor 309
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Scotchweld 2216

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PVDF (Kynar ) Tyrite 7500 Duo-Pak DP-190 Prism 401 Plexus MA300
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Tyrite 7412 Duo-Pak DP-460 Quickbond 612
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Scotchweld Fusor 304
3532

We believe this information is the best currently available on the subject. It is subject to revision as additional
knowledge and experience is gained. The Ensinger-Hyde Company makes no guarantee of results and assumes no
obligation of liability whatsoever in connection with this information. Anyone intending to use recommendations
contained in this publication should first satisfy himself that the recommendations are suitable for his use and meet all
appropriate safety and health standards. This publication is not a license to operate under, or intended to suggest
infringement of any existing patents. References to products not of Ensinger-Hyde manufacture do not indicate
endorsement of named products or unsuitability of other similar products.
ADHESIVE BONDING OF THERMOPLASTIC MATERIALs1
 ADHESIVE SELECTION CHART

ADHESIVE TYPE

MATERIAL URETHANE EPOXY CYANOACRYLATES ACRYLIC

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Fusor 309
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Scotchweld 2216

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PAS (Radel R ) Tyrite 7500 Duo-Pak DP-190 Prism 401 Plexus MA300
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Tyrite 7412 Duo-Pak DP-460 Quickbond 612
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Scotchweld Fusor 304
3532 ®
Fusor 309
®
Scotchweld 2216

Polyimide ® ® ® ®
Tyrite 7500 Duo-Pak DP-190 Prism 401 Plexus MA300
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(Tecasint ® ® ®
Tyrite 7412 Duo-Pak DP-460 Quickbond 612
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, Vespel ) Scotchweld Fusor 304
3532 ®
Fusor 309
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Scotchweld 2216

Polyethylene (HDPE, ® ® ® ®
Tyrite 7500 Duo-Pak DP-190 Prism 401 Plexus MA310
LDPE)
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Tyrite 7412 Duo-Pak DP-460 Quickbond 612
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Scotchweld Fusor 304
3532 ®
Fusor 309
®
Scotchweld 2216

Polypropylene ® ® ® ®
Tyrite 7500 Duo-Pak DP-190 Prism 401 Plexus MA300
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Tyrite 7412 Duo-Pak DP-460 Quickbond 612
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Scotchweld Fusor 304
3532 ®
Fusor 309
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Scotchweld 2216

PVC ® ® ® ®
Tyrite 7500 Duo-Pak DP-190 Prism 401 Plexus MA300
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Tyrite 7412 Duo-Pak DP-460 Quickbond 612
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Scotchweld Fusor 304
3532 ®
Fusor 309
®
Scotchweld 2216

We believe this information is the best currently available on the subject. It is subject to revision as additional
knowledge and experience is gained. The Ensinger-Hyde Company makes no guarantee of results and assumes no
obligation of liability whatsoever in connection with this information. Anyone intending to use recommendations
contained in this publication should first satisfy himself that the recommendations are suitable for his use and meet all
appropriate safety and health standards. This publication is not a license to operate under, or intended to suggest
infringement of any existing patents. References to products not of Ensinger-Hyde manufacture do not indicate
endorsement of named products or unsuitability of other similar products.
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