MMA Adhesives

MMA (Methyl Methacrylate) Adhesives are high-performance bonding agents renowned for their exceptional strength, fast curing times, and versatility. These adhesives are ideal for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications where strong, durable bonds are required.

Key Features

Two-Part System: MMA adhesives typically consist of a resin and an activator, which, when mixed, create a rapid curing adhesive that forms strong, durable bonds.

High Bond Strength: These adhesives provide excellent adhesion to a variety of substrates, including metals, plastics, composites, and ceramics.

Fast Curing: MMA adhesives cure quickly at room temperature, reducing assembly time and increasing production efficiency.

Chemical and Environmental Resistance: They offer superior resistance to chemicals, temperature variations, and environmental conditions, ensuring long-lasting performance.

Gap-Filling Properties: MMA adhesives can fill gaps and bond uneven surfaces, making them suitable for a variety of applications.

Durability: Once cured, these adhesives form tough, resilient bonds that can withstand significant stress and load.

Applications

Automotive Repairs: Ideal for bonding metal parts, repairing plastic components, and structural bonding in vehicles.

Construction: Used for bonding and sealing materials in construction projects, including concrete, metals, and composites.

Marine: Suitable for boat repairs and marine applications due to their excellent water and chemical resistance.

Aerospace: Utilized in the assembly and repair of aircraft components where high strength and durability are critical.

Electronics: Effective for securing and insulating electronic components, providing robust protection against environmental factors.

Industrial Assembly: Widely used in manufacturing and industrial applications for bonding and assembling various materials.

Signage and Display: Commonly used in the fabrication of signs and displays due to their strong bonding capabilities and quick curing times.

How to use

Preparation: Ensure that the surfaces to be bonded are clean, dry, and free of contaminants. Roughen smooth surfaces to enhance adhesion.

Mixing: Measure the resin and activator according to the manufacturer’s instructions, typically in a specified ratio. Mix thoroughly until a uniform blend is achieved.

Application: Apply the mixed adhesive to the surfaces to be bonded. Ensure even coverage and press the surfaces together.

Curing: Allow the adhesive to cure as per the manufacturer’s instructions, usually at room temperature. Curing times can vary based on the specific product and environmental conditions.

Post-Cure: For maximum strength, some MMA adhesives may require a post-cure process involving elevated temperatures or extended curing times.

SG 42

SCIGRIP® 42 is especially formulated to bond acrylic, including extruded cell cast and continuous cast, as well as, molded parts and some cross-linked sheet. It will also bond acrylic to polyester, cellulose acetate butyrate, polycarbonate and other materials.

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SG 46C

SCIGRIP® 46C is a two-component, clear, thixotropic, reactive acrylic adhesive for bonding primer-less aluminum or other metals and acrylics. Its characteristics make it an excellent choice for sign assembly and other fabrication or manufacturing uses where no sagging, short fixture times, and good clarity retention are required.

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SG 100

SCIGRIP® SG100 Series Methacrylate adhesives are two-component, 10:1 mix ratio products for bonding thermoplastics1, metals2, composites and combinations thereof. These bright white, UV resistant products are particularly well suited in colour critical applications without compromising physical properties. Minimal surface preparation(1), (2) combined with a choice of 15 and 40 minute working times, provide reduced labour and production cycle time. Packaging options include 490 ml cartridges and 19 and 189 litres (5 and 50 gallon) in bulk containers for application with meter-mix dispense equipment.

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SG 200

SCIGRIP® SG200 Series Methacrylate Adhesives are two-component, 10:1 mix ratio products for bonding composites, thermoplastics(1), metals(2) and combinations thereof. Minimal surface preparation(1), (2) combined with a choice of 10, 20 and 40 minute working times, provide reduced labour and production cycle time. These products are widely used for marine, transportation and general plastic bonding applications. Packaging options include 490 ml cartridges and 19 and 189 litres (5 and 50 gallon) in bulk containers for application with meter-mix dispense equipment.

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SG 230HV

SCIGRIP® SG230HV Series are two component, 10:1 ratio Methacrylate Adhesives for bonding composite and other plastic parts with little to no surface preparation. SG230 HV is mostly used in marine, transportation and construction applications. It is especially suited for bonding large structural parts requiring long working times and for filling deep irregular gaps up to 1.5 inches (39 mm).

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SG 300

SCIGRIP® SG300 Series are two component, 10:1 ratio Methacrylate Adhesives for bonding metals, composites and other plastic parts(2) These advanced products are designed to work in a variety of transportation and industrial applications, including reduced read through on show surfaces. The combination of minimum surface preparation(1), primerless metal bonding and low read through makes the SG300 series products ideal for a variety of assembly operations.

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SG 400LSE

SCIGRIP® 400LSE is a two-component (10:1), translucent, methyl methacrylate adhesive for bonding polyolefins with no surface preparation required. It bonds polypropylene, polyethylene and has the ability to cross-bond to metals like aluminium and stainless steel. Product is non sagging, and has short fixture times, making it an excellent choice for assembly and other fabrication or manufacturing uses.

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SG 600

SCIGRIP® SG600 Series are two component, 10:1 ratio Methacrylate Adhesives for composites and other plastic parts(2). These advanced products are designed to meet specific requirements of the
transportation industry, including excellent fatigue and shock load resistance. The combination of minimum surface preparation(1),(2), and reduced read through makes the SG600 series ideal for a variety of assembly operations.

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SG 800

SCIGRIP® SG800 Series are two component, 10:1 ratio Methacrylate
Adhesives for bonding metals at higher temperatures. The SG800
Series is formulated to meet specific requirements of the transportation industry, including high temperature strength, excellent fatigue and impact resistance and low bond-line read through on show surfaces. Minimal surface preparation requirements make the SG800 Series ideal
for a variety of assembly operations.

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SG 5000

SCIGRIP® SG5000 Series Methacrylate Adhesives are high strength two-component products for bonding metals(2), plastics(1) and composites. They offer a unique combination of convenient 1:1 mix ratio and ability to adhere to a wide variety of materials. Most metals, including steel and aluminium,
can be bonded without surface pretreatment. A choice of 3, 6 and 15 minute working times, fast cure and rapid strength build make this series of adhesives an ideal first choice for diverse bonding applications. Packaging options include 50 and 400 ml cartridges and in 19 and 189 litres (5 and 50 gallon) bulk containers for application with meter-mix dispense equipment.

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