Easy to Bond

Plastic materials that are easy to bond with adhesives

Adhesive bonding is an outstanding method for joining plastic parts. Some plastics, such as ABS and acrylic, are easy to bond with adhesives and solvent cements. Others, such as HDPE and PP, are more difficult to bond.

To achieve a permanent joint, it’s important to select plastics and adhesives that are compatible with each other and suitable for the operating environment.

ABS

Outstanding impact resistant low cost plastic, easy to machine, and thermoform.

Acrylic

Outstanding strong, stiff, clear plastic available in a variety of brilliant colors and finishes.

Aluminum Composite Material (ACM)

Low-cost ACM offers good dimensional stability and a metallic look, at half the weight of aluminum.

CAB

Clear, flexible plastic sheet with excellent drape and blister forming characteristics.

CE Canvas Phenolic

Electrical grade phenolic sheet material with cotton canvas reinforcement.

Expanded PVC

Lightweight, durable, moderately expanded closed cell sheet material.

Foam Boards

Rigid, yet lightweight, family of graphic art boards, easy to fabricate and cost effective.

G10/FR-4 Glass Epoxy

Glass/epoxy composite material with outstanding electrical properties.

GPO-3 Thermoset

A glass reinforced thermoset polyester material with excellent mechanical and electrical properties.

High Impact Polystyrene

Low cost, tough plastic material that is easy to thermoform and fabricate.

KYDEX® Thermoplastic Sheet

High impact, thermoplastic sheet that is tough, durable, and easy to form.

LE Linen Phenolic

A composite sheet material that consists of electrical grade phenolic resin impregnated into layers of linen fabric.

Noryl®

Engineering plastic with outstanding strength, stiffness, and electrical insulating properties.

Paper Boards

100% recyclable board material for interior sign and display short term applications.

Polycarbonate

Transparent, strong and stiff thermoplastic with outstanding impact resistance.

Polycarbonate Film

Transparent, general purpose plastic film with excellent ink adhesion.

PPSU

High temperature thermoplastic material with outstanding impact resistance that is autoclavable.

PSU

High temperature, semi-transparent plastic material with good mechanical properties.

PVC

Strong, stiff, versatile low cost plastic material that is easy to fabricate, bond, and weld.

Surlyn®

Soft, clear polymer is tough and durable with excellent thermoforming characteristics.

Ultem®

High strength plastic with outstanding electrical and high service temperature properties.

XX Paper Phenolic

High strength, low cost composite made from phenolic resin impregnated into layers of paper.

ABS