SF 41
Guide to Glueing


Note the following:
When using modem synthetic (plastic) adhesives some important details must be observed.
  1. Select the best adhesive for the material and the purpose. Do not use one adhesive for all purposes.
  2. Follow all instructions on the packet or container.
  3. Clean and dry all surfaces to be glued.
  4. The larger the surfaces to be glued together, the stronger the joint will be.
  5. With many modem glues, setting times will be affected by the temperature. On cold days or in a cold room setting times will be increased.
Some plastics cannot be glued.
Polythene, polypropylene and nylon cannot usually be glued. Polythene and polypropylene can be jointed by
heat welding. Nylon requires physical joining - screws, rivets, locking devices etc.

TYPE USE FOR THESE MATERIALS COMMENTS CLEAN OFF WITH
PVA
Extra Bond, Kids Glue		 Wood, paper, expanded polystyrene, leather, fabrics. Poor water resistance. Cheap. Very easy to obtain. Water
CONTACT
Evostik, Bostik		 Laminated plastic, rubber, leather, fabrics to wood, poly-urethane foam. Joint made on impact. Not particularly strong, but good for large areas. Petrol
LATEX
Copydex		 Rubber, Paper, Leather, Fabrics. Waterproof. Elastic and flexible. Rubs off with fingers.
EPOXY
Aradite, Superfast		 Wood, Metals, Acrylics, Polystyrene, Polyester, Melamine, Glass, Ceramics, Bakelite. Glues nearly all materials - does not shrink on setting. Waterproof. Difficult to remove. White Spirit
POLYSTYRENE Polystyrene kits (e.g. Airfix) Dissolves expanded  
BLU-TACK Hanging posters, cards etc. Useful for temporary tacking of joints etc. Temporary joining device. Use straight from the pack. Not needed.
SILICONE RUBBER Metals, Glass, Ceramics, Paper and card Flexible sealer. Waterproof. Insulator. White spirit.
JEWELLERS CEMENT Glueing stones into jewellery. Does not affect the foil back of stones.  
GLUE STICK
UHU Stic, Pritt Stick		 Paper, Card, Photo's, Fabrics, Expanded Polystyrene. Does not soak into paper and distort it. Non toxic and safe for children. Water.
HOT MELT GLUE
Bostic Glue Gun		 Wood, Metal, Glass, Plastic, Fabrics. Very Fast. Not particularly strong. Trim off with knife.
POLYESTER RESIN The resin of fibre-glass - metals, wood, polyurethane foam. Good water resistance. Acetone

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