Fast-curing adhesive bonds polypropylene and polyethylene
Posted to News on 28th Oct 2015, 09:35

Fast-curing adhesive bonds polypropylene and polyethylene

There is an increasing demand for a fast-curing structural adhesive capable of providing robust direct adhesion to low surface energy plastics. L&L A-K540 from Intertronics is a new, innovative structural adhesive. It is described as unique, in that it combines direct adhesion - without primers or plasma, corona, or flame treatment - to low-energy substrates such as polypropylene and polyethylene thermoplastics, with very fast cure speeds at room temperature. A-K540 is also capable of bonding a multitude of other substrates, enabling combinations of polyolefin plastics with metal and composite substrates.

Fast-curing adhesive bonds polypropylene and polyethylene

A-K540 is a two-component methacrylate-based structural adhesive which is fast curing (with a fixture time of just 45-60 minutes). It has high tensile strength and impact resistance with robust long-term durability for applications in challenging operating conditions. It is resistant to weathering, e.g. salt spray and QUV radiation - properties developed in response to its original purpose in vehicle assembly applications where it has proven successful worldwide, offering exemplary performance as a high strength, light-weight structural adhesive for major motor manufacturers.

For further information about L&L A-K540 adhesive please see www.intertronics.co.uk/a-k540.

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