One of the new adhesive case studies being showcased at the FAST Exhibition is a metal bonding application on a fire and road traffic collision emergency support vehicle currently in service on the island of Jersey in the Channel Islands. The heavy duty aluminium drawers, supplied as part of the sliding drawer storage system, are now assembled faster and with an improved finish using Crestabond M1-04 primer-less structural adhesive.
Bonding with Crestabond is specified by Slide and Tilt Ltd., the UK manufacturing company which designed the complete drawer system, for the assembly of all its bespoke, modular aluminium drawers in preference to welding or drilling holes and using screw fixings.
Strength, toughness and durability are key factors for parts specified on an emergency vehicle; the bonded aluminium drawers had to pass rigorous testing with a minimum 500kg load, which was proven during a series of successful trials carried out by slide and tilt. As well as the advantages of increased productivity, weight savings and more competitive production costs, end customers benefit from better aesthetics, with a smooth, clean finish, which is completely washed down and corrosion resistant.
Stand visitors will be able to discuss suitable applications and obtain technical information about the Crestomer urethane acrylate range, and the 10:1 and 1:1 ratio Crestabond primer-less methacrylate range of structural adhesives. Both ranges have been specifically developed by Scott Bader to give design engineers and manufacturers reliable, high performance options for bonding and gap-filling many engineering materials commonly used in industrial applications, including FRP composites, wood, engineering plastics, aluminium and stainless steel.
All adhesive grades have been extensively tested by the Scott Bader research and development team and are proven in use to provide excellent impact, peel, shear, compressive strength, fatigue resistance and high toughness properties in a variety of assembled parts for automotive, transportation, marine, building and industrial applications.
The FAST Exhibition is aimed at design engineering professionals looking for fastening and bonding inspiration, ideas and solutions. Follow the links below for further information and visitor registration.
