Structural adhesives and tapes offer several advantages in the construction sector, helping to overcome a range of problems related to traditional fastening methods like mechanical fasteners.
The following are typical problems within the construction sector that can be solved using adhesives, tapes and sealants:
| Problem | Solution | Product Category |
|---|---|---|
| Weight reduction | Structural adhesives and tapes can bond materials with minimal added weight, contributing to lighter building systems and components. | Structural Adhesives |
| Thermal bridging | Adhesives and tapes provide continuous bonding without creating thermal bridges, improving insulation performance. | Two part structural adhesive 2105 |
| Waterproof sealing | Waterproof tapes and sealants can be used to create watertight seals in joints, seams, and gaps, preventing leaks and water damage. | Sealants |
| Material compatibility | Adhesives accommodate different expansion rates and reduce stress points, allowing secure bonding between diverse materials | Structural Adhesives |
| Sealing and Insulation | Tapes can be used for sealing gaps, seams, and joints, preventing air and moisture infiltration. | Structural Tapes |
| Aesthetic Concerns | Adhesives and tapes are hidden, offering a clean, seamless finish without surface damage. | Structural Adhesives |
| Vibration and noise dampening | Adhesives seal joints from moisture and air, improving corrosion resistance and long-term durability | Structural Adhesives |
Here are some typical applications for adhesives and tapes in the construction sector:
- Curtain wall and façade systems
- Cladding and panel bonding
- Flooring and subfloor systems
- Fire resistant assemblies
- Window and Door installation
- Modular construction
We believe that adhesives and tapes are valued in the construction sector due to their versatility, strength and aesthetic properties along with their ability to provide bonding solutions for modern, energy efficient and sustainable buildings.
Suitable Products for the Electronics Sector
We offer expert adhesive and sealant advice for the construction sector and can recommend best practices for metal and composite bonding and adhesive safety and handling tips. We can also help when trouble shooting and advise on how to select the correct adhesives and sealants for construction. If you would like to discuss any of your construction application and assembly concerns, please contact us.
Here are some of our best-selling products for the construction sector as well as uses for adhesives and tapes. They range from structural adhesives and high strength tapes to sealants and application specific solutions:
Two Part Structural Adhesive 2105
Our two part structural adhesive is a Methacrylate acrylic adhesive, used as a metal-to-metal glue, steel-to-steel, or aluminium-to-aluminium adhesive This product can be used to bond or glue various metal joints together in architectural cladding applications. It is used extensively as a metal-to-metal glue, steel-to-steel, or aluminium-to-aluminium adhesive. It has a high temperature resistance, tensile and shear performance.
Two Part Structural Adhesive 2105
Structural acrylic tapes
Structural acrylic tapes have typical mixtures of acrylic polymers, which are inherently pressure sensitive adhesives. This range of structural foamed acrylic tapes completes our high strength bonding range. There are many advantages of using foamed acrylic tapes as apposed to traditional mechanical fixings, our high bond tapes have excellent wet out properties and are unaffected by ageing and UV (no discolouration). In addition they allow for even stress distribution over the full bond area and also when bonding dissimilar materials these products allow for thermal expansion.
Our 6000 series is predominantly suitable for internal as well as external applications due to its thickness and excellent elongation. It is capable of absorbing shock and vibrations, the firm acrylic mass has a extreme internal strength. Available in various colours and thicknesses with a unique ability to bond various substrates such as metals, plastics, glass and more challenging applications.
Polyurethane Adhesive Sealant 12126
Non-solvent, high grab and flexible all purpose multi-purpose polyurethane adhesive sealant 12126. Ideal for a wide variety of sealing and bonding applications. Found in the construction, transportation, industrial and automotive industries.
12126 has an advanced rheology making it easy to gun, but with an excellent slump resistance. The modified curing system means this product has exceptionally low isocyanate content. Non hazardous for all means of transport.
This high quality product cures on exposure to atmospheric moisture to form a tough, resilient, elastic rubber compound which ensures a flexible joint (shore A 40). Good resistance to many chemicals.
