The new hybrid adhesives provide improved performance on a variety of substrates and the versatility to solve many more design, assembly, maintenance and repair challenges. Structural bonding has become the joining method of choice for many companies as it allows different materials to be combined. It also creates uniform stress distribution over the bond face which makes a significant contribution to the durability and reliability of the product or system.

The new LOCTITE HY 4090 adhesive, for example, has the potential to improve assembly applications, streamline process steps and bond materials in applications with difficult requirements. It is said to provide exceptional bond strength of plastic/metal combinations and on rubber materials. Fast fixturing reduces assembly time and a robust cure is quickly achieved even at low temperatures and when there is a relatively large gap between substrates.

LOCTITE HY 4070 is suitable for engineers seeking methods to optimise efficiency and reduce costs while keeping plant running smoothly and safely. Although suitable for most applications where a 60s fixture is required, it is said to be particularly good where variable gaps up to 5mm between mixed substrates are involved.

The new LOCTITE Universal Structural Bonders formulated using hybrid technology are suitable for all general-purpose bonding applications where health and safety is of paramount concern.