Overview of Structural Adhesives Solution

A structural adhesive is an adhesive which “hardens” or cures into a material capable of holding two or more substrates together, bearing the forces involved for the lifetime of the product. It is often termed a “load-bearing” adhesive. The product may undergo shock, vibration, chemical exposure, temperature excursions or many other types of potentially weakening or destructive agents, and still be bonded. The substrates may be the same, or quite different, ranging from metals, plastics, glass, rubbers, ceramics or composites. The parts may be under constant load, or intermittent loads and shocks.

The introduction of structural adhesive is a revolution in the adhesive industry, because this material can replace traditional methods such as rivets and screws, helping the surface to be aesthetically pleasing, helping to reduce weight and increase product durability. In this ebook, Prostech will introduce the advantages and disadvantages of structural adhesives, popular types, surface treatments, design of joints and their applications in industries.

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