Questions tagged [adhesive]

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Why doesn't epoxy stick to silicone?

Why doesn't epoxy stick to silicone? Is there a type of epoxy that does?
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How to calculate the adhesion I need to keep a 3D printed bending part straight?

3D printed parts cool down during printing, resulting in thermal contraction which causes a bending moment and separation from the printing bed. The issue is solved by increasing adhesion to the printing bed, which however results in more stresses…
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Can Krazy Glue be used as a sealant?

The rubber casing for my iPhone cable has frayed and split near the phone port, and I would like to seal it somehow to stop the split from spreading further. Would Krazy Glue be an effective sealant? I've heard that superglue can eat away at some…
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Need electrostatic material to attract pet hair

Looking for a durable material you can walk on that will attract pet hair from shoes without sticky or adhesive qualities. Preferably won’t need active electric current but can consider that.
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How are protective sheets attached to plastics?

When you buy plastic sheets such as acrylics, polycarbonate sheets etc, they come with a paper/plastic protective film. Like in this image : Protective Film for Acrylic Sheet PMMA Panel You notice that there is no adhesive (at least not something…
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Do adhesives have a minimum thickness (bond line) to be useful?

Background I have always assumed (or heard) that adhesives require a minimum thickness of adhesive to function properly. One example of this is not clamping two pieces of wood together so tightly that all of the glue squeezes out. This assumption…
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Temporary spray adhesive to hold two plates together for drilling?

If two 24in x 6in x 1in thick plates of 6061-T6 aluminum are temporarily bonded together with 3M Super Trim Adhesive (MSDS), would this be a nightmare to separate? The plate is rated for a max temperature of 572°F (300°C) so I was hoping that a heat…
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What Are The Recommended Binding Methods For A Carbon Fibre Chassis Frame?

I'm looking for a simple way (that doesn't require high pressure chambers or state of the art tools) to permanently bind a set of carbon fibre pieces in order to make the frame of a chassis that could be used in a go kart or dune buggy or even a…
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How would you seal a hole in an HDPE container that's in -20C environment

I have a temperature sensor in a -20C freezer. The probe is going into a bottle filled with propylene glycol solution. I want to seal the hole where the probe is inserted into the bottle. What's a good sealant for this?
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How strong is the adhesion between UHMWPE Fiber and Epoxy Resin?

How strong is the adhesion between Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene(UHMWPE) Fiber and Epoxy Resin normally? If we take the UHMWPE fiber sheet as it is without subjecting it to any chemical or plasma treatment (for improved surface bonding…
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Effect of adhesive on ballistic fabrics

Adhesive is applied to "soft" ballistic fabrics (like kevlar or even fiberglass) in order to decrease bulge when being hit by a projectile. What would be the effect of gluing layers of ballistic fabrics together (effectively, making it stiff), with…
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Does the the field of tribology include the study of adhesives?

Does the field of Tribology include the study of adhesives in addition to the study of lubricants?
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Does outgassing, of adhesives, stop when the cure time is reached

The reason for my question is I'm planning to use DAP Rapid Fuse general purpose (Ethyl Cyanoacrylate) adhesive on a few microscope components and do not want the outgassing to effect the glass optics. So knowing the outgassing characteristics of…
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Adhesion of Super Glue (containing ethyl cyanoacrylate) and PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) film

Would it be considered safe to use super glue, which contains ethyl cyanoacrylate, to attach a PVDF film to a metal alloy? It says super glue is not recommended for polyethylene or polypropylene. However, I am not sure about the hazards for…
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Glue plastic to glass with chance for easy removal later

I have a 3d printed (ABS or PLA) case which houses small single board computer. I want to glue it to glass (car's windshield from the inside) so that it sticks nicely and does not vibrate. However, there should be a chance to remove the case from…
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