Instant Adhesive

SmartAdhesives' instant adhesives (cyanoacrylates) are not your run-of-the-mill "super glue." First, our adhesives are stronger than consumer versions. Second, we optimize them for different performance characteristics. Our product line of instant adhesives includes ones designed for gap-filling, impact resistance, and metal-to-metal or metal-to-rubber bonding. Our instant adhesives are perfect for spot bonding non-porous surfaces, such as metal, plastics, and rubber. They are not recommended for applications requiring solvent or water resistance. (Use epoxies or methacrylates instead.)

All our SmartAdhesives instant adhesives dry transparent, and set between 5 and 60 seconds. Use caution with instant adhesives, as they can quickly bond skin to surfaces and are chemically sensitive to cotton and wool, producing high heat. SmartAdhesives' instant adhesives are all made with extremely high concentrations of active esters for consistent strength and performance.

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i1 Instant Adhesive	Properties
i1 Instant Adhesive is the low viscosity version of our all-purpose line of cyanoacrylate adhesives. 1 oz. bottle $6.95 See all sizes & prices...	Sets in 10 seconds 45 cP (linseed oil)

i2 Instant Adhesive - Thick Liquid	Properties
i2 Instant Adhesive is the high viscosity version of our all-purpose line of cyanoacrylate adhesives. 1 oz. bottle $6.95 See all sizes & prices...	Sets in 20 seconds 500 cP (motor oil)

i3 Instant Adhesive - Gel	Properties
i3 Instant Adhesive is the gel version of our all purpose line of cyanoacrylate adhesives for gap filling or vertical surfaces. 1 oz. bottle $6.95 See all sizes & prices...	Sets in 30 seconds Vertical/gap-filling uses 15,000 cP (honey)

i4 Instant Adhesive - Impact Resistant	Properties
i4 Instant Adhesive is a specially formulated cyanoacrylate adhesive for uses requiring impact or vibration resistance. 1 oz. bottle $8.95 See all sizes & prices...	Sets in 60 seconds Elevated peel strength 150 cP (corn oil)

i5 Instant Adhesive - Metal Bonding	Properties
i5 Instant Adhesive is optimized for metal-to-metal and metal-to-rubber bonding. 1 oz. bottle $15.95 See all sizes & prices...	Sets in 20 seconds Extended temperature range 100 cP (corn oil)

Best substrates

Metals
Plastics
Rubber
Ceramics

Advantages

Industrial strength
Very fast bonding
Easy to use, no mixing
No VOCs

Things to know about instant adhesives

Instant adhesives are incredibly strong and set the quickest among structural adhesives (usually within 60 sec.). When cured, they form rigid bonds with high tensile and shear strength, but poor peel strength. They are not recommended for applications requiring solvent and water resistance.

How They Work

Instant adhesives react with the trace moisture on the surface of the substrate to form a rigid, industrial strength bond. There is enough moisture in the air to cause curing, so keep bottles sealed when not in use.

Tips

Do not wear cotton or wool when using cyanoacrylates. They react with these fibers and produce high heat. Instant adhesives work great for spot bonding, but set too quickly for covering large surface areas. Store in a refrigerator or freezer to prevent hardening in bottle and preserve shelf life.

Did You Know?

CSI investigators use instant adhesive fumes to see fingerprints. The fumes react with the moisture in the ridges of fingerprints to produce a sticky white layer that they dust with pigments for better visibility!

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