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Industrial adhesives join parts that cannot be welded, bolted or riveted, or where a bonded joint is cleaner and faster. This section covers two-part epoxies, methacrylate structural adhesives, instant adhesives (cyanoacrylate), construction adhesive in caulk tubes, hot melt glue sticks and guns, contact cement, spray adhesive, wood glue and repair putties. Uses range from plant repairs and assembly to panel installs and packaging.

What to check before you order

  • Substrates. Check that the adhesive lists both materials you are joining. Low surface energy plastics may need a special adhesive or primer.
  • Working time and cure. Fast epoxies set in minutes but give little time to position parts. Slower epoxies allow adjustment and often reach higher strength.
  • Gap filling. Instant adhesives need tight fitting parts. Epoxies and construction adhesives fill gaps.
  • Service conditions. Check the temperature range and resistance to water, fuel or chemicals.
  • Dispensing. Cartridge adhesives may need a specific dispensing gun and mixing nozzles.
  • Safety. Read the safety data sheet and use gloves, eye protection and ventilation as directed.

Common questions

Does epoxy work on plastic?

Some plastics bond well with epoxy, but polyethylene, polypropylene and PTFE generally do not. Look for an adhesive labeled for those plastics.

See sealants and caulk, threadlockers and retaining compounds, or the full adhesives, sealants and tape category.

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