Putting Contact Cement to Work on the Tough Projects
Contact cement, or contact adhesive, is a neoprene rubber adhesive that creates a permanent, fast, and flexible bond. These adhesives have a wide variety of applications, but contact cement is especially useful for nonporous materials that other adhesives can’t glue together. For some surfaces, contact cement may really be the only effective choice for a bonding material.
Typically, contact cement works best on plastics, veneers, rubber, glass, metal and leather. It may also be used for gluing large surfaces such as some types of countertops in bathrooms and kitchens.
Chemical Concepts carries contact cements produced via our own Chem-Set line, and from our distribution partner, Quality Aerosols.
Contact adhesives can also be known as contact cement or special purpose adhesives that when sprayed are tacky but evaporate quickly to create a permanent bond. Made of synthetic polymers, they are also considered urethanes or polyurethane foam which have a wide variety of uses in several different markets, such as woodwork, building and apparel. Contact adhesives that come in canisters and 5 gallon buckets are used with spray guns for large surfaces or areas. Other contact adhesives come in cans for smaller applications.
Chem-Set™ AW315 is a non-flammable, solvent based, high solids contact adhesive specifically formulated for use in bonding a wide range of materials, including decorative laminates, plywood, particle board polyurethane foam and rigid plastics. Chem-Set AW315 offers an ease of sprayability, as well as an aggressive grab with high green strength.
A few features and benefits of Chem-Set™ AW315
- High Green Strength
- Aggressive Grab Tack
- High Strength Bonds
- Quick Dry Time
- Good Spray Pattern
- Long Open Time (resulting in money saving opportunities from less replaced product)
- Excellent Adhesion to many Substrates
Chem-Set 205M is a non-flammable, solvent-based, high performance contact adhesive. It is suitable for bonding decorative laminate, wood, particleboard, metal, rubber, hardboard, plywood and many other materials. Our clients are pleased with its excellent sprayability, and notable heat resistance. Additionally it is fast-drying, oil and waterproof, and requires no clamping.
A few features and benefits of Chem-Set™ 205M
- High Green Strength
- Aggressive Grab Tack
- High Strength Bonds
- Quick Dry Time
- Good Spray Pattern
- Long Open Time
- Excellent Adhesion to many Substrates
- Great Choice for Foam Bonding Applications
Quality Aerosols Q-6200 is a non-chlorinated, pressure sensitive adhesive. Designed to bond fabric, foam, plywood and other light substrates onto various surfaces, it’s a great choice for working with materials such as fiberglass metal, most plastics, wood and many more. Because of its fast-drying qualities, it’s ideal for many rigid and non-rigid substrates, formed of both porous and non-porous surfaces. It is excellent as a pressure-sensitive adhesive when used on a one-sided application for temporary bonds. But it’s also a solid choice as a contact adhesive when used on a two-sided application for permanent bonds.
A few features and benefits of Quality Aerosols Q6200
- High Temperature Resistance to Shear Failure
- Re-Positionable Formula
- No Ozone Depleting Substances
- Water-Resistant Bond
- VOC Compliant in all states plus California
Potential applications for Q6200 include projects requiring temporary or permanent bonds. It is a great choice for carpet where strong shear strength and peel strength along with the ability to reposition the substrate is necessary before bonding. The color of this product runs from clear to yellow or red.
How can our contact cement choices improve your team’s work flow and your project results? Our experienced sales team is happy to answer any questions you might have regarding contact cements or other products. Just give us a call (toll-free) or email us at [email protected]. We’ll be happy to help!
