Cyanoacrylate Adhesive

Orbital Products Cyanoacrylates are single component moisture curing adhesives which cure rapidly to form tough, durable, high performance bonds. Cyanoacrylates are chosen for their versatility and ability to bond a wide variety of substrates including metals, woods, ceramics, rubbers, plastics and textiles to name a few. The rapid bonding of parts ensures efficient production levels and accurate control of costs. We boast a range of cyanoacrylate adhesives few manufacturers can equal. The total range consists of over 300 different grades.

At Orbital Products we segment our Methyl into three main categories identified by chemical type. These are Methyl, Ethyl and Specials (which includes Propyl, Butyl, Methoxyethyl and Allylester based cyanoacrylates). Within these three categories are adhesives to cover most industrial applications.

We understand, however, there are some applications for which the detailed grades will not be suitable. That is why we offer the number of grades we do. In such circumstances we recommend you contact our Technical Department who will be pleased to advise on the best adhesive to meet your application requirements.

METHYL CYANOACRYLATES
Methyl cyanoacrylates  are short molecular chained adhesives making them particularly suitable for metal to metal bonding and in some circumstances metal to rubber bonding. There are two main grades capable of satisfying most applications but other grades are available if required. In general, methyl cyanoacrylates exhibit excellent bonds between -30`C to +100`C. Higher temperature resistant grades are available.

A3001 is a low/medium viscosity product with good adhesion levels on most metals. The cure speed and general properties of the adhesive make it the most universal methyl cyanoacrylate within our range. Its easy flow properties mean it can be used straight from the bottle without the need for specialist application equipment whilst still maintaining your fast levels of production.

A3003 is our higher viscosity adhesives for application to more uneven surfaces yet retaining fast cure speeds. The viscosity allows for bridging tolerances of up to 0.2mm. The chemical make up of the adhesive provides good resistance to temperature, vibration and impact.

ETHYL CYANOACRYLATES
Ethyl cyanoacrylates are the main type of instant adhesives used within industry. Orbital Products 3200 Series can be used to form bonds on plastics, elastomers, metals and many other materials, both to themselves and to each other. The inherent inner elasticity of our ethyl grades ensures excellent durable characteristics, with an allowance for differential rates of expansion between dissimilar materials. Temperature resistance ranges between -30`C to +100`C depend on the grade and substrates being bonded.

A3201 is our very low viscosity adhesive (2mPas) exhibiting extremely quick cure speeds. It can be used for mating close fitting parts and for wicking into pre-assembled components. The rapid bonding characteristics of A3201 enable high levels of production to be obtained cleanly and effectively.

A3209 ethyl cyanoacrylate has been designed specifically for bonding rubbers (elastomers) and plastics as well as being a good general purpose low viscosity adhesive. When used in conjunction with Orbital Products 841 Polyolefin Primer, difficult to bond substrates as polypropylene, polyethylene and other polyolefin plastics can be successfully joined.

A3513 low/medium viscosity fast curing adhesive is used primarily for bonding plastics and general materials. A3513 is a compromise between A3509 and A3517 and is often used as an alternative to either of these grades where viscosity is critical.

A3517 is our standard high performance general purpose adhesive with a fast cure speed across a variety of materials. The medium viscosity of the adhesive means it is easily applied and can be used in most situations without risk of over application leading to unsightly joints. A3517 will bond wood, cork, foam, leather, paper, plastic, ceramics and most other industrial and domestic materials.   

A3527 medium viscosity adhesive offers excellent bonds whilst providing some gap filling capacity. The viscosity of 500mPas means that the adhesive can be applied to porous substrates with little risk of absorption which could lead  to a reduction in bond strength.

A3533 is a medium/high viscosity adhesive idea for bonding porous substrates such as wood where good gap filling is required and speed of cure is still important. When used in conjunction with an activator e.g. 831, 833 the adhesive can be made to bond porous substrates instantly whilst retaining incredible tensile shear strengths.  

A3537 exhibits very high viscosity (20,000mPas)  allowing it to be applied to vertical surfaces with reduced risk of dripping. A3537 will bond most materials including very pours substrates and, although it is very thick, it is still possible to apply it directly from the bottle.

A3539 GEL is a thixotropic adhesive supplied in a tube for ease of application. The cure speed of the adhesive is slower than normal and allows for some repositioning of components. Speed of cure can be increased by using an Orbital Products Activator.

A3542 is a high performance adhesive. It is rubber toughened and has been specially formulated to withstand high temperatures, (120`C constant and up to 160`C intermittent dependant on substrates). The high viscosity (3200mPas) means gaps of up to 0.4mm can be bridge effectively. The rubber content in the adhesive allows for greater joint flexibility and allows for differential expansion of the bonded materials.

SPECIAL CYANOACRYLATES
Orbital Products A3600 Series includes Propyl, Butyl, Methoxyethyl and Allylester. Modified ethyls and methyls are also included. Each chemical type offers different levels of performance, characteristics, advantages and benefits over one another, justifying inclusion in the range. Only by including all permutations can we provide you, the customer, with the level of service and performance you expect.

A3604 TAMPER PROOF cyanoacrylate is a modified ethyl adhesive designed for temporary locking of components. Its blue colour means that any tampering of screws etc. can be easily identified. The low strength ensures that the component can be disassembled if required.

A3610 BUTYL CYANOACRYLATE is a long molecular chain adhesive for bonding sensitive plastics such as polystyrenes, polymethacylates and polycarbonates,  which are prone to stress crazing. Orbital Products Butyl Cyanoacrylates exhibit extremely low exotherms and under the correct circumstances can be used in medical applications. USP approved grades are available on request and customers must contact our Technical Department before using such products for medical applications.

A3616 LOW ODOUR/LOW BLOOM grade adhesive is a methoxyethyl  based product with a neutral and virtually unnoticeable odour. Because of the products’ high molecular weight and resulting low odour, it is very user friendly and irritation of mucus membranes is almost excluded. A3616 is also low bloom with no white lining apparent on cosmetically critical areas.

A3619 LOW ODOUR/LOW BLOOM is our higher viscosity version of 716 allowing the user better gap filling capability and slower curing, whilst remaining user friendly.

A3699 HIGH TEMPERATURE  CYANOACRYLATE is an allylester based adhesive providing remarkable temperature resistance. Designed for bonding metals in the electronics industry, yet with many other potential applications where temporary temperature loadings of +200`C are present, 799 can be used for applications previously unsuitable for cyanoacrylate adhesives.

ACTIVATORS
At Orbital Products we offer a range of products to supplement our cyanoacrylate and anaerobic adhesives enabling our customers to use the adhesive more efficiently.  Activators (or Accelerators) are solvent borne liquid products which enable both cyanoacrylate and anaerobic adhesives to cure more rapidly than normal. Unlike many adhesives manufacturers, we are able to offer a range of activators ideally suited to customer requirements.

A3801 ANAEROBIC ACTIVATOR promotes the speed of cure of our anaerobic products. A3801 also promotes difficult to bond substrates  including non-ferrous metals and some plastics. Using A3801 or A3803 (non aerosol version) at temperatures below 150C will aid the speed of cure.

A3831 ACTIVATOR FOR CYANOACRYLATES is based on heptanes and acts quickly and effectively on most industrial materials. A3831 is available in a variety of pack sizes to cover most eventualities.

A3832 ACTIVATOR FOR CYANOACRYLATES is an IPA based activator particularly suitable for creating bonds on plastics and sensitive surfaces.

A3834 SUPERFAST ACCELERATION is used where speed is of the essence and the highest levels of production are required.

PRIMERS AND CLEANERS
A3835 SUPER PRE-CLEAN is a heavy duty cleaner and degreaser for use on most materials to be bonded with cyanoacrylates or anaerobics.

A3841 POLYOLEFIN  PRIMER promotes adhesion with our cyanoacrylates on low surface energy plastics such as polypropylene,

ANCILLIARIES
A3901 DE-BONDER for emergency de-bonding of skin.

A3905 BARRIER CREAM forms a barrier between the user and the adhesive, protecting the skin against bonding.

At Orbital Products, we offer a wide range of metal tipped and polythene plastic dosing tips for accurate dispensing of our cyanoacrylate adhesives, please ask our Technical Department to recommend the most suitable dosing tip.

APPLICATION EQUIPMENT
A wide range of equipment is available for dispensing cyanoacrylate and anaerobic adhesives. Please consult our Technical Department for further information.