DURHAM,
N.C., July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IPS
Adhesives, a leading global structural adhesive and surfacing
products manufacturer, has introduced a revolutionary adhesive that
provides strong, reliable bonding on low surface energy (LSE)
materials such as polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE). The
new SCIGRIP SG400LSE adhesive requires no surface preparation
and has low sag, as well as short working and fixture times.
"Product design engineers seeking the many advantages of low
surface energy plastics like PP and PE have long been plagued by
difficulty in bonding them with adhesives. We are excited that our
chemists have solved that problem for engineers. Our new SG400LSE
adhesive bonds PP, PE, and other LSE materials without surface
preparation giving the engineering community new flexibility in
creating stronger, lighter, and more durable products," said
Scott McDowell, IPSA President.
The new SG400LSE product is a two-part translucent, methyl
methacrylate adhesive (10:1). It cross-bonds plastics to metals
such as steel and aluminium. Unlike adhesives that claim to bond
LSE materials and fail after a few months, SG400LSE sets in less
than 24 hours, is practically indestructible once it does set, and
bonds well to metal.
"No other LSE bonding product bites into the molecule and
attaches to it like we do. Our testing constantly reveals strong
bonds across a broad range of substrates, as well as environmental
resistance capabilities. We invite assemblers and fabricators in
all industries to see how we can give them stronger, lighter, more
durable, and more attractive bonding solutions," said
McDowell.
Areas in which the SG400LSE solution is already proving valuable
include bonding large plastic storage tanks, such as those used for
petroleum, grey, or black water; automotive interior fixtures;
medical devices; workstations; casework; truck panels; outdoor
furniture; and signage.
SG400LSE adhesives are available now through IPSA's global
distribution network. For more information, please visit
scigripadhesives.com, and to see a live demonstration visit IPSA at
CAMX, 9-12 September, San Diego
CA, Booth E24, or at the IAPD Connex Performance Plastics
Association convention, 7-10 October, Louisville, KT, USA, booth 40.
About IPS Adhesives
IPS Adhesives is a leading provider of adhesives serving the
surfacing, structural, and assembly industries. It markets the
SG400LSE solution under the SCIGRIP brand. With a combined 65 years
of expertise in research and development, its products are
recognized by OEMs and fabricators globally for their premium
quality, strength, and reliability. IPS Adhesives has three
state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities on two continents and a
broad network of distributors serving countries worldwide.
Visit ipsahesives.com for details.
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