What do I have to consider before bonding?
The right preparation is absolutely essential
We sometimes receive feedback that an adhesive “doesn’t stick” properly. But when we search for the reason, we quickly realise that either the wrong adhesive was selected for the specific application or common application mistakes have been made. One of these common mistakes is that there was no pre-treatment of the surface or it was carried out inadequately. To prevent this from happening, here are our tips for preparing a bond.
1. Tip
Gloves
Gloves should be worn when working with adhesives.
2. Tip
Cleaning
Almost no adhesive bond can succeed unless you clean the surfaces before bonding.
Figure 2 shows a contaminated surface. Any grease or dirt particles that remain on the surface become part of the adhesive bond.
Our Cleaning Agent Overview
Our Cleaning Agent Overview is very useful for choosing the right cleaner.
3. Tip
Roughening
A rough surface is ideal for adhesive bonding.
4. Tip
Primer
($41.13* / 100 ml)
($41.13* / 100 ml)
($41.13* / 100 ml)
($41.13* / 100 ml)
($49.12* / 100 ml)
($420.10* / 100 ml)
How to make passive surfaces bondable.
5. Tip
Fun at work
Our adhesives are great everyday helpers.
With these five tips, you can make sure that you achieve successful adhesive bonds. If you prefer a more visual explanation, we recommend watching our WE explain video “It’s not the adhesive’s fault”.
