LORD Structural Urethanes: 7542 & 7545

Flexible Structural Bonding

LORD Structural Urethanes — 7542 & 7545

Tough, non-sag urethanes for FRP/SMC, plastics, and coated/primed metals.

These two-component urethane adhesives deliver high toughness & flexibility, excellent impact/peel, and environmental resistance—ideal for large panels, vertical seams, and dissimilar-substrate bonding.


LORD 7542 and 7545 structural urethane adhesives

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Why Choose LORD 7542 & 7545

  • High flexibility & elongation: absorbs movement, shock & vibration for long-term durability.
  • Cross-bonding versatility: bonds FRP/SMC, plastics (ABS, PC-ABS, PVC, etc.) and coated/primed metals with minimal prep.
  • Non-sag formulas: excellent for vertical/overhead beads on large assemblies.
  • Chem/Env resistance: moisture, humidity, and temperature cycling performance.
  • Process fit: multiple work times via curative selection to match line speed.

Comparing chemistries? See our Guide to 2K Structural Adhesives.

LORD 7542 vs 7545 — Quick Comparison

Feature LORD 7542 LORD 7545
Best For Structural bonding of FRP, SMC & plastics with minimal prep Non-sag, high-strength structural bonding, including dissimilar substrates
Work Time* ~4–30 min (by curative) ~1.5–65 min (by curative)
Handling Strength* ~1–3 hrs ~10 min–5 hrs
Full Cure ~24 hrs ~24 hrs
Flexibility / Elongation ~70% elongation ~72% elongation
Appearance Brown or black paste Off-white or black paste
Application Cartridge dispensing, Gravity-fed, MMD Non-sag; ideal for vertical/overhead use

*Nominal ranges; select curative to match desired work/handling time.

Ready to Spec 7542 or 7545?

Share your substrates, bead size, and target work time—we’ll match the right curative and package.

Flexible Structural Bonding

LORD Structural Urethanes — 7542 & 7545

Tough, non-sag urethanes for FRP/SMC, plastics, and coated/primed metals.

These two-component urethane adhesives deliver high toughness & flexibility, excellent impact/peel, and environmental resistance—ideal for large panels, vertical seams, and dissimilar-substrate bonding.


LORD 7542 and 7545 structural urethane adhesives

Click image to expand

Why Choose LORD 7542 & 7545

  • High flexibility & elongation: absorbs movement, shock & vibration for long-term durability.
  • Cross-bonding versatility: bonds FRP/SMC, plastics (ABS, PC-ABS, PVC, etc.) and coated/primed metals with minimal prep.
  • Non-sag formulas: excellent for vertical/overhead beads on large assemblies.
  • Chem/Env resistance: moisture, humidity, and temperature cycling performance.
  • Process fit: multiple work times via curative selection to match line speed.

Comparing chemistries? See our Guide to 2K Structural Adhesives.

LORD 7542 vs 7545 — Quick Comparison

Feature LORD 7542 LORD 7545
Best For Structural bonding of FRP, SMC & plastics with minimal prep Non-sag, high-strength structural bonding, including dissimilar substrates
Work Time* ~4–30 min (by curative) ~1.5–65 min (by curative)
Handling Strength* ~1–3 hrs ~10 min–5 hrs
Full Cure ~24 hrs ~24 hrs
Flexibility / Elongation ~70% elongation ~72% elongation
Appearance Brown or black paste Off-white or black paste
Application Cartridge dispensing, Gravity-fed, MMD Non-sag; ideal for vertical/overhead use

*Nominal ranges; select curative to match desired work/handling time.

Ready to Spec 7542 or 7545?

Share your substrates, bead size, and target work time—we’ll match the right curative and package.

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