Tecbond 114 is an economical, off-white coloured hot melt adhesive designed for most packaging applications involving uncoated cardboard. It’s short open time of around 10 seconds speeds up production processes by allowing substrates to be bonded and moved without the need for extended compression periods.
Primarily designed for the manual carton closing industry, Tecbond 114 is a more cost-effective and reliable solution when compared to tapes and staples.
Tecbond 268 is a white hot melt adhesive designed to bond polyolefin plastics. Formulated to with a greater high and low temperature resistance than other comparable grades, Tecbond 268 can also be used to bond materials such as polycarbonate, nylon, rigid PVC, and light gauge metals.
Mainly used in the production of crash helmets, sun visors, automotive trim, and white goods (fridges, washing machines, etc.), Tecbond 268 is the perfect adhesive for many product-assembly applications with its high bond strength and effectiveness on a range of substrates outside of just polyolefin plastics.
Vactac 780 is a long open time, 15mm stick adhesive for bonding ancillaries in the vacuum infusion process including vacuum bags, tubing and kitting.
The adhesive provides excellent bonds to a wide range of substrates including wood, light-gauge metals and many plastics including PVC and nylon.
After compression of the substrates, bonds can be adjusted for up to three minutes, allowing for repositioning if necessary. Once set, the final bond is more flexible than Vactac 740, important in scenarios where small movements may occur further on in the production process.
Vactac 740 is a clear 15mm stick adhesive for bonding ancillaries in the vacuum infusion process including vacuum bags, tubing and kitting.
The adhesive will effectively bond a wide range of substrates including wood, light-gauge metals and many plastics including PVC and nylon.
Its open time of around 30 seconds is ideal for industries that require a faster setting bond to speed up production processes.
Casttec 44 is an off-white, long open time precast adhesive designed to withstand repeated pour cycles without needing to be replaced. Casttec 44 has been specifically formulated to bond the most difficult materials including polypropylene, polyethylene, and light foam-work. Additionally, this grade has the ability to be applied via spray or bead.
Replacing the need for welding or bolting inserts to precast forms, Casttec 44 provides a less destructive, cost-saving alternative for precast concrete manufacturers.
Casttec 44 will begin to crystalise after around 8–10 hours, allowing for easy removal beyond the 24–48-hour period. Along with Casttec 43, Casttec 44 has the longest open time of any Casttec adhesive, allowing it to be used for much larger forms and complex inserts, without the worry of the glue setting before the substrates are brought together.
Tecbond 214B is a biodegradable packaging adhesive, formulated with 45% bio-based, sustainably sourced raw materials. Tecbond 214B is based on the best-selling Tecbond 214 packaging adhesive.
The degradation process will occur in the presence of oxygen. When the adhesive is exposed to ultraviolet light, the speed of the degradation process is greatly increased. The adhesive should be kept away from direct sunlight when not in use.
Tecbond 214B’s short open time speeds up carton closing procedures, with no need for extended holding or clamping periods after compression. Coupled with the adhesives cost per closure, Tecbond 214B is the ideal replacement for staples or tape for cardboard bonding applications.
Tecbond 523 is a pale amber, economical, v-groove adhesive for plasterboard and drywall fabrication. The adhesive provides a good balance of adhesion, working time and output to ensure a solid bond, while decreasing working times when compared to tapes, tacks, and screws.
The adhesives viscosity allows it to effectively flow in the porous surface of the plasterboard, while its molten tack removes the need for extended holding or clamping periods. The finished bond is so strong, the plasterboard will break before the bond does.
Casttec 47 is a pale amber, extended open time precast adhesive designed for environments where the ambient working temperature is high. This means it can be applied, allowed to set and then be cleanly removed at temperatures close to 40°C.
Able to bond wood, plastic, metal, and foam, Casttec 47 can be applied over a light oil, removing the need to clean surfaces before application.
Casttec 47 replaces the need for welding or bolting inserts to precast forms, providing a less destructive, cost-saving alternative for precast concrete manufacturers.
The adhesive will begin to crystalise after around 8–10 hours and after 24 hours, the adhesive is brittle enough to allow the easy removal of the bonded inserts even at temperatures as high as 40°C. The remaining glue can then be scraped off and disposed of.
Casttec 43 is an off-white, extended open time precast adhesive designed to withstand repeated pour cycles without needing to be replaced. Able to bond materials such as wood, plastic, metal, and foam, Casttec 43 it can be applied over a light oil, removing the need to clean surfaces before application.
Replacing the need for welding or bolting inserts to precast forms, Casttec 43 provides a less destructive, cost-saving alternative for precast concrete manufacturers.
Casttec 43 will begin to crystalise after around 8–10 hours, allowing for easy removal beyond the 24–48-hour period. The adhesive also has double the open time of any other Casttec adhesive, allowing much larger and more complex inserts to be glued before being bonded to the necessary substrate.
Casttec 42 is a light-brown, general-purpose precast adhesive designed to offer a strong, secure bonds between wood, plastic, metal, and foam. It can be applied over a light oil, removing the need to clean surfaces before application.
Casttec 42 replaces the need for welding or bolting inserts to precast forms, providing a less destructive, cost-saving alternative for precast concrete manufacturers.
The adhesive will begin to crystalise after around 8–10 hours and after 24 hours, the adhesive is brittle enough to allow the easy removal of the bonded inserts. The remaining glue can then be scraped off and disposed of.
Casttec 40 is an off-white, extended open time precast adhesive developed for applications utilising fiberglass, resin-coated, and epoxy coated foams. Casttec 40 is formulated to be easily removable without causing surface damage to coated bed surfaces.
Casttec 40 replaces the need for welding or bolting inserts to precast forms, providing a less destructive, cost-saving alternative for precast concrete manufacturers.
The adhesive will begin to crystalise after around 8–10 hours and after 24 hours, the adhesive is brittle enough to allow the easy removal of the bonded inserts. The remaining glue can then be scraped off and disposed of.
