Easy to Bond
Plastic materials that are easy to bond
Adhesive bonding is a practical method for joining plastic parts when the plastic material, adhesive, joint design, and operating environment are compatible. Bonded plastic assemblies may use structural adhesives, specialty adhesives, or solvent cements depending on the materials being joined and the performance requirements of the part.
Some plastics, including ABS and acrylic, are easier to bond with compatible adhesives and solvent cements. Others, including HDPE and polypropylene, are more difficult to bond and may require special adhesive systems, surface preparation, surface treatment, or another joining method.
To achieve a strong, lasting joint, select plastics and adhesives that are compatible with each other and suitable for the operating environment, including chemical exposure, temperature, mechanical load, and expected service conditions. Use this page as a starting point to compare plastics that are easier to bond, then ask a plastics expert for help with your application or request a quote.
Curbell Plastics can help you:
- Compare plastic materials that are easier to bond with adhesives or solvent cements.
- Evaluate bonding considerations such as material compatibility, joint design, surface preparation, chemical exposure, temperature, and mechanical load.
- Identify plastic materials, adhesives, solvent cements, or alternate joining methods to consider for your application.
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.
Foam Boards
Rigid, yet lightweight, family of graphic art boards, easy to fabricate and cost effective.
GPO-3 Thermoset
A glass reinforced thermoset polyester material with excellent mechanical and electrical properties.
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.
PPSU
High temperature thermoplastic material with outstanding impact resistance that is autoclavable.
XX Paper Phenolic
High strength, low cost composite made from phenolic resin impregnated into layers of paper.
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.
Foam Boards
Rigid, yet lightweight, family of graphic art boards, easy to fabricate and cost effective.
GPO-3 Thermoset
A glass reinforced thermoset polyester material with excellent mechanical and electrical properties.
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.
PPSU
High temperature thermoplastic material with outstanding impact resistance that is autoclavable.
XX Paper Phenolic
High strength, low cost composite made from phenolic resin impregnated into layers of paper.
Not sure which materials best fit your needs?
Our experienced sales and technical teams are available to assist you with material selection challenges.
