Product Name
Permabond Super Glue Accessories (Cyanoacrylate & Instant Adhesive Accessories)
Brief Description
Permabond Super Glue Accessories are a range of specialized products designed to enhance the application, performance, and removal of Permabond's popular cyanoacrylate (super glue) and instant adhesives. These accessories include activators to accelerate cure times, primers to improve adhesion on difficult-to-bond surfaces, debonders for clean-up and removal, and various applicators for precise dispensing.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Accelerating the cure speed of cyanoacrylate adhesives, especially for larger gaps, on acidic surfaces, or when the adhesive is exposed.- Improving the adhesion of cyanoacrylates to low surface energy plastics such as polyolefins (PE, PP), PTFE, and silicones.- Removing cured super glue for clean-up, debonding, or correcting application errors.- Achieving precise and controlled application of adhesives in intricate assemblies or hard-to-reach areas.- Enhancing overall bond strength and long-term durability on various substrates, including metals, plastics, and rubbers.- Wire tacking and tamper-proofing applications.- Wicking into pre-assembled components or porous materials.- Manufacturing and repair of 'O' rings and gaskets.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Aerospace/Defense- Artist, Artisan- Automotive Service/Repair- Cabinet & Woodworking- Commercial Door- Construction/ Building Services- Dental & Dental Devices- Electrical Services or Products- Engineering Services- Fabrication- Furniture- General Manufacturing- Government & Military- LED/Electronics- Marine- Medical Device/ Prosthetics- Metal Fabrication- Plastic Fabrication- Prosumer- PVC Trimboard- Sign & Display- Special Effects/ Scenic Design- Transportation/ Specialty Vehicle
Special and Unique Features
- **Activators/Accelerators:** Significantly speed up the cure time of cyanoacrylate adhesives, facilitate gap filling, and can be used on acidic or very dry parts. Non-whitening formulas are available to prevent frosting.- **Primers:** Specifically formulated to enable strong, durable bonding of notoriously difficult low-surface-energy plastics (e.g., PTFE, polypropylene, polyethylene, silicones) with cyanoacrylate adhesives. Some primers also function as adhesion promoters and surface preparation indicators.- **Debonders/Solvents:** Designed to effectively dissolve and remove cured cyanoacrylate adhesives for clean-up or component separation.- **Applicators/Nozzles/Extender Tips:** Provide enhanced precision, control, and reach for applying adhesives, especially in intricate or confined spaces. Many feature non-clogging designs.- **Blue Dye:** A general industrial dye available for cyanoacrylates, useful for identification or aesthetic purposes.
Key Properties
- **Enhanced Cure Speed:** Activators drastically reduce the set and full cure times of cyanoacrylate adhesives, improving production efficiency.- **Improved Adhesion:** Primers create robust bonds on substrates traditionally difficult for cyanoacrylates, leading to stronger and more reliable assemblies.- **Precise Application:** Various dispensing accessories ensure accurate and controlled adhesive placement, minimizing waste and improving bond quality.- **Effective Removal:** Debonders offer a targeted solution for the safe and efficient removal of cured cyanoacrylate residues.- **Versatility:** The accessory range supports a broad spectrum of cyanoacrylate formulations, including those with varying viscosities (wicking grade to thixotropic gel), flexible properties, and enhanced temperature or impact resistance.
Surface Compatibility
- **Primers:** Primarily for low surface energy plastics such as Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE), PTFE (Teflon), and Silicones, allowing them to be bonded effectively with cyanoacrylates. Also suitable for preparing metals, glass, and composites.- **Activators/Adhesives (with accessories):** Compatible with a wide array of materials including metals, various plastics (e.g., ABS, PVC, polycarbonate), rubbers (e.g., EPDM, nitrile), composites, ceramics, wood, leather, and elastomers.
Known backups / known substitutes
- **Activators:** Other brands of cyanoacrylate accelerators or kickers (e.g., Insta-Set from other manufacturers).- **Primers:** Alternative surface treatment methods like plasma, corona, or flame treatment for low surface energy plastics (though often less convenient for small-scale or field applications). Other manufacturers' polyolefin primers.- **Debonders:** Acetone can sometimes be used for removing uncured or lightly cured cyanoacrylates, but dedicated debonders are more effective and safer for fully cured adhesive. Other brands' CA removers.- **Applicators:** Generic dispensing tips, fine-gauge needles, or direct application from adhesive bottles (though with less precision and control).
Comparison Note
Permabond Super Glue Accessories are engineered for optimal synergy with Permabond's extensive line of cyanoacrylate and instant adhesives. This ensures maximum efficacy, reliable bond performance, and efficient application processes that might not be achieved with generic or off-brand accessories. For instance, Permabond's POP primer is critical for achieving strong, durable bonds on challenging low-surface-energy plastics where standard cyanoacrylates would typically fail. Similarly, their activators provide precise control over cure speed, which is essential for high-speed production lines and specific assembly requirements. The integrated system of Permabond adhesives and their dedicated accessories offers a comprehensive solution for demanding industrial and specialized bonding applications.
