What types of cyanoacrylate adhesives are there, and what glue is best for bonding nylon?
Cyanoacrylate adhesive, also known as instant adhesive or fast-drying glue, is a single-component, room-temperature curing adhesive made from α-cyanoacrylate. It is characterized by its ease of use, rapid curing speed, and high bonding strength. To meet the diverse industrial application needs, a range of products has been developed, including general-purpose cyanoacrylate, fast-curing cyanoacrylate, impact-resistant cyanoacrylate, high-temperature resistant cyanoacrylate, low-whitening cyanoacrylate, and cyanoacrylate additives. Based on the type of bonding materials, they can be categorized as cyanoacrylate for plastics, cyanoacrylate for metals, and cyanoacrylate for silicone, among others. Packaging options include 20 grams per tube and 1 kilogram per bottle.
What adhesive is suitable for bonding nylon?
When discussing nylon, what exactly is nylon? Nylon was developed by the prominent American scientist Wallace Carothers and his research team. It is the world’s first synthetic fiber and refers to polyamide fiber (commonly known as nylon or Nylon 66). The introduction of nylon revolutionized textiles, marking a significant breakthrough in the synthetic fiber industry and serving as a crucial milestone in polymer chemistry.
Nylon, being a kind of polyamide fiber, can be made into either long fibers or short fibers. The commercial name for polyamide fibers is nylon, also referred to as “Nylon.” The English term “Polyamide” (abbreviated as PA) refers to a material composed of aliphatic polyamides linked by amide bonds [NHCO]. So, what glue is best for bonding nylon? After reviewing the two following cases, you will have a deeper understanding.
Types of cyanoacrylate adhesives and suitable glue for bonding nylon:
1. Nylon + Metal Bonding Case
Project: High-Intensity Flashlight
Bonding Materials: Nylon + Metal
Bonding Requirements: Impact-resistant, stable
Bonding Process: Manual dispensing
2. Nylon + Nylon Bonding Case
Project: BMW Intake Manifold
Bonding Materials: Nylon + Nylon
Bonding Requirements: High strength, high sealing performance
Bonding Process: Adhesive is dispensed into one channel, while the other part is pressed together and can be secured with transparent tape for pressure retention.
What types of cyanoacrylate adhesives are there, and what glue is best for bonding nylon?
DM.1920 is a low-odor structural adhesive used for bonding metals like iron and alloys, as well as various plastics. It is a two-component system that, when mixed, cures into a high-strength, shock-resistant adhesive layer.
Chemical Composition: Modified acrylate and methacrylate
Product Viscosity: 20,000 mPa.s
Mixed Color: Dark Green
Mixing Volume Ratio: 1:1
Density: 1.02 – 1.03 g/cm3
Application Time: 7 minutes
Initial Cure: 8 minutes
Full Cure: 24 hours
Temperature Resistance: -40℃ to +110℃
Gap Filling Capability: 100 µm
Tensile Strength: >21 N/mm²
Impact Resistance: >16 KJ/m²
Peel Strength: >70 N/cm
Shore Hardness: 60
Aluminum/Aluminum: >18 N/mm²
Steel/Steel: >21 N/mm²
Steel/Glass: >20 N/mm²
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