Reactive hot-melts
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Kenyon is promoting the use of its Tecbond 9010/43, a reactive hot-melt adhesive that is based on a combination of polyurethane and hot-melt technology.
"The polyurethane part reacts with moisture in the air or on the substrates being bonded and cross-links to form a superior adhesive", reports Ian Kenyon. "The hot-melt part provides the fast setting that is required initially in today's manufacturing environment. Once totally cured the adhesive will not soften with heat.
"Bonds remain secure in temperatures from below -40ºC to above +130ºC. They can be fully immersed in water and will still bond perfectly." Tecbond 9010/43 is supplied in 43mm slugs and can be applied by a glue gun (Tec 3150). "The adhesive brings polyurethane technology within the reach of all users. It will meet the ever-changing demands from production techniques and substrates and meet industry requirements for lighter weight materials and for the use of materials that traditionally have been unable to bond; and eliminate the need for mechanical fastenings."
