A new ultra-performance cyanoacrylate adhesive, Loctite 402, is launched. It is said to develop handling strength twice as fast on most substrates by comparison with other assembly solutions (3–10 seconds). This single-component product also offers sustained hot strength performance on selected metals at 135°C.
This new adhesive also sets an important new health and safety milestone for instant adhesives. Its patented formula contains more globally accepted raw materials to enhance worker and workplace safety. Specifically, this new addition has a novel stabiliser package that removes the need for ingredients that have recently come under greater regulatory scrutiny.
Visitors will also learn more about the latest generation products in bonding, locking and sealing threads, retaining assemblies and liquid gasketing. Notable improvements across the board include higher service temperatures, ability to cure through light surface contamination and improved curing on inactive metals without the need for a primer.
The company complements its engineering adhesives with its own standard and bespoke dispensing systems.