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Contents

1 General 3
1.1 Definition of terms 3
1.2 Basics 4
1.3 Classification of adhesives 5

2 Setting mechanisms 7
2.1 Adhesion bonding 7
2.2 Diffusion bonding 7

3 Pretreatment 8

4 Adhesive processing and adhesive application 9

5 Special aspects of gluing plastics 10

6 Safety measures 11

7 Configuration of adhesive bonds 12

8 Main types of load on glued structures 13

9 Testing adhesives and glued joints 14

10 Gluing SIMONA plastics 15

10.1 SIMONA PE and PP
®
15
10.2 SIMONA® PVC (rigid and foamed PVC) 15
10.3 SIMONA® CPVC 15
10.4 SIMOLUX (PETG) 16
10.5 SIMONA® PVDF, ECTFE and PFA 16
10.6 SIMOWOOD made of Resysta® 16
10.7 SIMOLIFE EVA 16

11 Legal note and advice 18

12 Further information and literature 19

SIMONA worldwide 20

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1 General

1.1 Definition of terms Adhesive bonding as a physical/chemical process is classi-

fied, like welding and soldering, as one of the integral, usually
Gluing is a method of joining which has become increasingly permanent joining techniques. The type of materials being
important recently and has been extended to include more joined, the amount of load and the level of cost-effectiveness
fields of application where other methods of joining cannot or are crucial when it comes to selecting the most appropriate
should not be used, e. g. for practical or visual reasons. These method of joining. Weather resistance and chemical resistance
include a combination of various materials (e. g. metal and also have to be taken into account, especially if there is direct
plastic), the integration of additional functions (e. g. watertight- exposure to corrosive media. In such cases welding is prefer-
ness, damping, thermal conductivity or separation), retention able, provided it is possible.
of material properties (e. g. prevention of distortion), improve-
ment in component properties (e. g. lightweight construction, The quality of an adhesive bond depends not only on the ad­-
attachment of reinforcements) and surface treatment (e. g. ­hesive itself (selection, storage, metering, application) but also
design by veneer adaptations). on the parts being joined (tolerances of the surfaces, pretreat-
ment, storage) and production (joining and curing processes,
DIN EN 923 defines the term "adhesive" as a "non-metal downstream production steps).
substance that can join items by surface bonding (adhesion)
and intrinsic strength (cohesion)". General properties of adhesives and the possible adhesive
bonds include:
Other standards and guidelines include:  Setting time is largely adjustable
 DVS 2204: Gluing thermoplastics  Strength and elasticity of the adhesive layer can be adjust-
 VDI 3821: Gluing plastics ed within broad limits. It is possible to achieve tensile shear
 DIN EN 13887: Structural adhesives – Guidelines for the strengths of < 1 MPa to > 40 MPa and tensile strengths at
surface preparation of metals and plastics prior to adhe- break of up to 800 %.
sive bonding  In some cases, thermal resistance is only limited
 ISO 17212: Structural adhesives – Guidelines for the  Transparency possible
­surface preparation of metals and plastics prior to adhe-  Uniform distribution of forces
sive bonding  Gap filling
 DIN 8593-8 Production processes for joining –
Part 8: Gluing; classification, subdivision, terms

You will find a list of all the standards concerning adhesives in

a publication by Industrieverband Klebstoffe e. V..

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1.2 Basics

In simplified terms, with regard to adhesion it is possible to

distinguish between plastics that are easy to glue (e. g. ABS,
PET, PC, PS, PVC), ones that can be glued but only with limita-
tions (e. g. POM, PA) and ones that are difficult to glue (e. g.
PE, PP, PVDF, PTFE). One of the reasons for this is the different
chemical structure of the plastics. Good adhesive bonding
can be expected of plastics that, for example, are readily
soluble or have a high level of surface energy or high wettabil­
­ity (polarity). Generally speaking, an adhesive can only wet the
surface of a material properly if it has lower surface tension
than the material.

Table 1: Surface energy of some plastics

Selection of plastics Free surface energy [mN/m] Gluability
(method-dependent)
SIMONA® PE 100 / PE-HD 32 0
SIMONA® PP-C grey / natural 28 0
SIMONA® PP-H AlphaPlus® 28 0
SIMONA® PP-H natural <28 0
SIMONA® PPs 28 0
SIMONA® PVC-CAW 35 ++
SIMONA® PVC-MZ COLOR 32 ++
SIMONA® PVC-GLAS 35 ++
SIMONA® COPLAST-AS-X 35 ++
SIMOPOR-LIGHT 35 ++
SIMOPOR-LIGHT BRILLIANT 36 ++
SIMOWOOD made of Resysta® 28 ++
SIMOWOOD IMO 28 ++
SIMOLUX (PETG) 35 ++
SIMONA® CPVC CORZAN Industrial Grade 32 +
SIMONA® PVDF 38 0
SIMONA® ECTFE 28 0
SIMONA® PFA <28 0

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0 = cannot be glued, or difficult to glue and only after pretreatment, + = gluable, ++ = easy to glue

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1.3 Classification of adhesives Selection of adhesives
Every material, including adhesives, has an optimal field of
Adhesives can be classified according to various criteria: application. For this reason it is absolutely essential to be
 Setting mechanism aware of the requirements and the adhesive properties. These
– Physical include the nature of the materials/substrates, the size of
– Chemical the surface being glued and the short- and long-term loads.
 Raw material basis Not to mention the processing conditions such as viscosity
– Epoxy and pot life. In addition, it is important to ask whether, on
– Silicone account of the parameters applicable, the substrates have to
– Polyurethane be subjected to pretreatment.
 Level of strength
– Structural adhesive Adhesives can have very different properties and they are
 Processing used in different areas depending on those properties. Proper-
– Spray adhesive ties of adhesives range from very elastic (high elongation at
– Contact adhesive break) to extremely stable (high tensile strength). In this classi­
– Adhesive tapes fication the large range of polyurethanes can be subdivided
 Field of application into 1-component and 2-component PU adhesives, which
– Packaging adhesive differ in terms of elongation at break.
– Automotive adhesive
Phenolic resins
Tensile shear strength (MPa)

Epoxy resins

Rubbers

Acrylics

Polyurethanes
MS polymers/hybrid
Silicones

Elongation at break %

Figure 1: Relative classification of material properties of adhesives from the category of chemically setting adhesives

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Solvent adhesives (mainly diffusion adhesives)
The parts to be joined are mainly connected by diffusion and
evaporation of the solvent. Solvent adhesive systems chiefly
consist of the corresponding thermoplastics and suitable
solvents. In this method it is sufficient to apply adhesive to
just one of the parts being joined. After the joining process
only moderate pressure should be applied so that the adhe-
sive is not squeezed out.

Water-based glue
Water-based glue is an adhesive dissolved in water and of
vegetable, animal or synthetic origin. The bond strength
required is only achieved if, during the setting process, water
is withdrawn from the glued joint by at least one of the parts
being joined.

Two-component adhesives (2K adhesives)

These are manufactured with or without reaction accelerator
and are based on polyester resin, epoxy resin, polyurethane or
isocyanate. Instead of the suitable hardeners, it is also possible
to use light, oxygen or increased temperature as the second
component (also referred to as 2-component reaction adhesive,
e. g. so-called superglue). Such adhesives can be applied and
adjusted within the so-called pot life.

Hot-melt adhesives
Hot-melt adhesives are mainly thermoplastics. To make them
adhere, they are melted and allowed to set by cooling down. If
the adhesive is reheated, it melts again.

Adhesive tapes
There are always two types available:
1. Base tapes/films coated with adhesive on one side or
both sides
2. Tapes with adhesive continuously integrated

For adhesive tapes various types of adhesive are used.

For further information, please refer to the information bro-
chures and datasheets provided by adhesive tape manu­
facturers.

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2 Setting mechanisms

The setting of adhesives is based either on physical processes 2.2 Diffusion bonding
or on chemical reactions.
In diffusion bonding, solvent molecules migrate into the
Physical processes: plastic and by means of swelling and dissolving effects they
 Evaporation of solvents (in the case of solvent adhesives cause molecular movements that bring about connections
and contact adhesives) similar to welded joints. Owing to the modification of molec-
 Release of water (in the case of water-based glues) ular structure, the mechanical properties may change, pos-
 Solidification of a melt (in the case of hot-melt adhesives) sibly accompanied by stress cracking. The adhesive zone, i. e.
the glued part, can only be subjected to mechanical loads
Chemical reactions: when the solvents have completely evaporated from it.
 Polymerisation (in the case of polyester resins, PMMA)
 Polyaddition (in the case of epoxy resins, polyurethanes)
 Polycondensation (in the case of phenolic resins, urea
resins and formaldehyde resins)

2.1 Adhesion bonding

The mode of action of an adhesive and the strength of the

bond are dependent on the boundary surface forces of the
two parts being bonded (adhesion), in conjunction with the
intrinsic strength of the adhesive (cohesion). Neither solvents
nor adhesive constituents interact with the plastics. Stress
cracking is not to be expected. The method is used for
bonding plastics to different materials and for bonding sol-
vent-insensitive plastics to one another.

Part being joined A

Adhesion zone

Transition zone
Adhesive

Cohesion zone

Transition zone

Adhesion zone

Part being joined B

Figure 2: Diagram of an adhesive bond

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3 Pretreatment

Surface pretreatment is designed to remove soiling, roughen Chemical method

the surface (surface area enlargement → more surface area By pickling with chromosulphuric acid, also using primers, the
being bonded → higher adhesion) or increase the surface adhesion properties of polyolefin surfaces can be improved
energy (increase in wettability). Pretreatment of the surfaces for adhesives.
being bonded can be performed as follows:
Physicochemical method
Cleaning and degreasing In atmospheric plasma treatment a potential of up to 20 kV
The aim here in particular is to remove oily and greasy resi- is applied in a firing chamber and a discharge reaction is
dues from the surfaces being joined. Wettability by the adhe- triggered in a gas flow. This reaction generates a plasma that
sive is also improved. Good results have been achieved with emerges from the firing chamber and influences the surface
methylated spirits (refer to the instructions provided by the energy on impact with the surface of the substrate.
adhesive manufacturers where necessary). To remove dust
and sand, it is also possible to use microfibre cloths or water. Electrical pretreatment
By means of a corona discharge (using high voltage or high-
Mechanical methods frequency currents) polyolefin surfaces are also enhanced for
Sandblasting, grinding and brushing increase the surface area adhesion.
and thus bring about an increase in adhesive strength.

Thermal method
Burning off the surface with a gas flame in conjunction with
atmospheric oxygen (oxidisation of the surface) is a method
that is ideal for PE-HD, for example.

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4 Adhesive processing and adhesive application

Depending on the type and properties of the adhesive (e. g.

viscosity, substrate-bound), there are various processing
options available. These include:
 Bead application, i. e. linear application with variable bead
diameter and cross-section
 Fluid bed application, i. e. quasi-flat area application
­without any spray mist
 Flat-area application, i. e. adhesive application using a
­roller or flat-sheet die
 Spray application, i. e. flat-area application with spray mist,
possibly irregular
 Screen printing, i. e. application of defined adhesive
­patterns
 Application of adhesive tapes

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5 Special aspects of gluing plastics

Adhesives and their constituents exert an influence on the

plastic surface. This influence is necessary to create an adhe-
sive bond but some constituents also have a detrimental effect
on the plastic. Adhesives may contain the following critical
constituents, among others:
 Solvents
 Low-molecular-weight constituents (e. g. (residual) mono-
mers)
 Surface-active substances (e. g. emulsifiers, surfactants,
wetting agents)
 Plasticizers

The surface of PVC-based plastics can be dissolved by solvent

adhesives. Low-molecular-weight constituents can penetrate
the surface of plastics and thus interfere with the bonds
between the polymers. On account of this, stresses and
strains in the material can relax and result in stress cracking.
This also applies to the long-term storage of adhesives and
adhesive constituents in plastic containers. In the case of
adhesive bonded chemicals of leading plastic systems, e. g.
PVC piping systems, it is not only the plastics that have to be
tested for chemical resistance and general suitability for the
operating conditions (e. g. temperature) but also the adhe-
sives.

Depending on the manufacturing process and type of use, ­

it may happen that certain plastic products contain adhesive-
retardant substances. Furthermore, certain manufacturing
processes use additives which, in injection moulding for ex­­­­
ample, facilitate removal from a mould but may reduce adhe-
sive strength. Residues from labels and lettering can also
have a detrimental effect on an adhesive bond. For this
reason, it is always advisable to clean the plastic parts in an
appropriate manner, remove all residues and conduct an
adhesive bond test.

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6 Safety measures

Solvent-containing adhesives, solvents, diluents, detergents

and degreasing agents rank among the most hazardous indus-
trial substances, in the presence of which fire hazards, explo-
sion hazards and damage to health can occur. In addition to
complying with the maximum workplace concentration limits,
the following protective measures are recommended:
 Ventilation of the working areas
 Extraction of solvent vapours by suction
 Use of face masks, safety goggles, protective gloves, pro-
tective clothing
 Prohibition of smoking and eating

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7 Configuration of adhesive bonds

To create an adhesive-friendly design, the processing company

must choose an area of surface that is adequate for adhesive
bonding. Also, the thickness of the adhesive must be adjusted
for the particular adhesive, whilst stresses and strains inside
the adhesive bond and the substrate must be avoided.

Single overlaps are chiefly used where walls are thin.

The advantages are that the procedure is easy and strength is good.

Double overlaps produce firm bonds at low cost. The target should be wall
thickness ratios of 1:2:1 for reasons of cost-effectiveness.

A single butt strap joint is used to achieve a smooth surface.

A double-overlap butt adhesive bond produces high levels of strength.

Its drawback is that neither side has a smooth surface.

Finger-jointing only allows reasonable levels of strength if walls are thick.

In the case of a straight flush (stepped) overlap the levels of seam strength are
inadequate and the cost of preparation is high.

A straight flush double butt strap joint requires considerable effort whilst seam
preparation has to be precise.

The butt joint can scarcely transfer forces because the area to be glued is
small. Only suitable in exceptional cases.

With parts subject to torsion (pipe connections), adhesive bonds with large are-
as are exposed to loads uniformly. High levels of strength can be expected.

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8 Main types of load on glued structures

Adhesive bonds should preferably be designed in such a way

that the load is absorbed by the entire surface glued. When
designing the joint, importance should always be attached to
tensile force, shear force or also torsional force, which in turn
means that splitting forces and peeling forces have to be
reduced to a minimum. The areas to be glued should always
be as large as possible in order to ensure optimal transfer of
force.

Influence of tensile forces

Uniform loading of the glued surface

Connection to be recommended

Influence of splitting forces

Uneven loading of the glued surface, i. e. one part is subject to heavy loading
whilst the other is not.

Not to be recommended

Influence of shear forces

Uniform loading of the glued surface

Connection to be recommended

Influence of peeling forces

Uneven loading of the glued surface

Not to be recommended

Influence of torsional forces

Uniform loading of the glued surface

Connection to be recommended

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9 Testing adhesives and glued joints

The quality of an adhesive bond can be checked by conduct-

ing either non-destructive tests or ones that destroy the joint.

Non-destructive tests include:

 Visual assessment (e. g. detection of air inclusions, com-
plete application of adhesive, where possible)
 Leak tests

Destructive tests can provide information about the strength

of the glued joint. Destructive test procedures can be divided
up into static, cyclic and impact tests:

Static Static Impact

Shear tests (tensile tests, pressure tests, torsion Vibration resistance test Impact tests (e. g. falling dart, hammer blow)
tests, roll tests, climbing drum tests, bending tests)
Cross-peel test, creep strength
3-point bending test

F
F

Figure 3: Diagram of a tensile shear test conforming to DIN EN 1465

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10 Gluing SIMONA plastics

The following information is intentionally of a general nature and 10.2 SIMONA® PVC (rigid and foamed PVC)
is based on basic information from adhesive manufacturers and
our own experiments. This list is not exhaustive and does not PVCs can be joined to one another by means of diffusion bond-
provide any guarantee of successful adhesive bonding in a par- ing with solvent adhesives. Prior cleaning should be performed
ticular application. In all cases, the information and instructions with special cleaning agents or methylene chloride.
for use provided by the adhesive manufacturers must be com-
plied with. Examples:
 Tangit PVC-U (Henkel, Düsseldorf)
 The PVC-based adhesive with tetrahydrofuran as solvent is
10.1 SIMONA® PE and PP particularly suitable for non-positive connection of pres-
sure pipes. According to information from the adhesive
Without any backing it is difficult to make a non-positive con- manufacturer, this adhesive should not be used for adhe-
nection between these two groups of materials. To accomplish sive bonds between pipes that convey the following acids:
adhesive bonding between materials or with other materials, Sulphuric acid above 70 %
it is essential to conduct thorough preparation by means of Hydrochloric acid above 25 %
long-pile roughening or thermal, chemical or electrical pretreat- Nitric acid above 20 %
ment. However, there are also adhesives available that have Hydrofluoric acid any concentration
been specially developed for low-energy surfaces.  Tangit Dytex (Henkel, Düsseldorf)
Its basis is post-chlorinated PVC, dissolved in methylene
Examples: chloride (under certain conditions also suitable for bonding
Acrylic-based 2-component structural adhesive, e. g. 3M™ PVC to other materials such as wood and concrete).
Scotch-Weld™ DP 8005 or WEICON Easy-Mix PE-PP 45. However, for bonding PVC to other materials 2-component
systems or contact adhesives should always be used.
Far better results can be achieved with surfaces that have  COSMOFEN PLUS white (Weiss, Haiger)
one-sided backing where, for example, the stretch fabric is This solvent adhesive is dyed white. Among other things, it
pressed into the plastic (SIMONA® PP-H AlphaPlus® -SK). can be used as an adhesive for SIMONA® COPLAST-AS and
Composite structures are particularly important. They exploit as an edge sealant.
the high chemical and thermal resistance of thermoplastics,
combine it with the strength of other materials and make a
major contribution towards improving cost-effectiveness. The 10.3 SIMONA® CPVC
main fields of application involved are laboratory construction,
composite tank construction and interior linings. CPVCs can also be joined to one another by diffusion bonding
with solvent adhesives. Prior cleaning should be performed
From the range of 2-component adhesives the following are with special cleaning agents or methylene chloride. As
available for these uses: opposed to rigid PVC adhesives, a different solvent mixture is
 PUR-forming adhesives, e. g. Icema R 101 with hardener 7 normally used in which CPVC is dissolved instead of PVC-U.
(H.B. Fuller GmbH, Munich)
 Epoxy resin adhesives, e. g. Araldite (Huntsman, Salt Lake Example:
City (USA)), or WEVOPOX (Wevo-Chemie, Ostfildern-Kemnat)  Tangit PVC-C (Henkel, Düsseldorf)
 Polyester resins, e. g. Palatal (DSM Coating Resins, PVC-based CPVC adhesive with tetrahydrofuran and
Augusta (USA)) butanone as the principal constituents is especially suit­
able for hot-water applications and for use with corrosive
media at high temperatures so it is used for plant con-
struction in the chemical and metal industries (e. g. hot
water, waste acids).

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10.4 SIMOLUX (PETG) 10.6 SIMOWOOD made of Resysta®

Solvent mixtures have proved successful for gluing SIMOLUX It is possible to glue SIMOWOOD. Owing to the large number of
products, e. g.: different adhesives and their options for bonding to various
 42 % methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) + 42 % trichloroethylene + material surfaces, we recommend performing tests before-
16 % methylene chloride hand. Good results are to be expected with various makes of
 85 % methylene chloride + 12 % trichloroethylene + 3 % adhesive that are suitable for rigid plastics (rigid PVC / PVC-U).
MEK These include, for example, STPU (Hybrid) and 1K- and 2K-PU /
 90 % chloromethane + 10 % acetic acid PUR adhesives as well as polyester resins and epoxy resins.
For many adhesives it is also advisable to pretreat the sub-
By dissolving approx. 10 % SIMOLUX shavings in the solvent strate using a cleaning agent or primer.
the evaporation rate of the solvent adhesive can be substan-
tially reduced. In particular this leads to longer fixation times For gluing SIMOWOOD to various substrates we have been
for adhesive bonds over large surfaces. In addition, the risk of able to achieve good short-term results and good adhesion
white discoloration in the adhesive zone is reduced consider­ properties on, for example, SIMOWOOD, gypsum, concrete,
ably. PVC-U, steel, aluminium, tiles, wood and GRP. For other mate-
rial combinations, please consult your adhesive manufacturer
SIMOLUX products can also be joined using most commercial- or contact our Technical Service Centre ([email protected]).
ly available polyester adhesives and double-sided adhesive
tapes. In addition to information in the manufacturers' technical data-
sheets, the following points should be observed in adhesive
bonding, depending on the field of application:
10.5 SIMONA® PVDF, ECTFE and PFA  Adhesive bonding before assembly
 Application of pressure to the adhesive seam
Without backing: fluorinated plastics such as PVDF can only  Hydrolysis resistance of the adhesive
be bonded with considerable cost and labour. One option is  Application temperature
adhesion bonding with epoxy resin-based or cyanoacrylate-  Pot life
based 2-component reaction adhesives. It is absolutely essen-  Adhesive layer thickness
tial to pretreat the surfaces. For adhesive bonds with partially  Clean surface devoid of dust and grease
fluorinated or fully fluorinated plastics it is explicitly advisable  Priming and substrate pretreatment (e. g. roughening)
to perform a test and consult the adhesive manufacturer.
We are in close contact with other well-known adhesive manu-
With backing: The same systems can be used as those speci- facturers; this allows us to expand and verify our state of
fied for SIMONA® PP. If high temperatures occur (approx. 90°C knowledge about the adhesive bonding of SIMOWOOD. For
to 120°C), epoxy resins are preferable. other processing instructions and adhesive suggestions,
please refer to the tech.info SIMOWOOD made of Resysta®.

For the other partially or fully fluorinated SIMONA® Semi-

Finished Products such as ECTFE or PFA, the behaviour in 10.7 SIMOLIFE EVA
adhesive bonding can be expected to be similar to that of
PVDF. In the orthopaedic sector it is sometimes desirable to glue
components to orthotic devices and prostheses, e. g. foam
materials. For this purpose appropriate adhesives have to be
used (e. g. Siemapren 1309/60 (SIEMA)).

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For gluing SIMONA® materials to various substrates we have
been able to achieve good short-term results and good adhe-
sion properties. The adhesive types listed here serve as sug-
gestions for users and do not constitute binding recommenda-
tions. The suggestions are based on our own tests and recom-
mendations from adhesive manufacturers. Nor does the list
claim to be exhaustive.

SIMONA® PE-HD / SIMONA® PVC- SIMONA® CPVC SIMOWOOD SIMOLUX / SIMOLIFE EVA
SIMONA® PE 100 / CAW / SIMONA® Corzan Industrial SIMOLIFE PETG
SIMONA® PP-H PVC-MZ COLOR / Grade
AlphaPlus®/ SIMONA®
SIMONA® PP-H COPLAST /
SIMOPOR
3MTM Scotch-WeldTM DP 8005 (3M) x
3MTM Scotch-WeldTM DP 8010 (3M) x
Easy-Mix PE-PP 45 (WEICON) x
Tangit PVC-U (Henkel) x x
Tangit PVC-C (Henkel) x
Tangit Dytex (Henkel) x x x
COSMOFEN PLUS weiß (Weiss) x x
COSMOFEN PLUS HV (Weiss) x
MR-AP 35, MR-AP 49 (Lorenz) x
Agomet F 347 (Huntsman) x x
ACRIFIX® 2R 1900 (Evonik) x
(for transparent adhesive bonds)
Dymax MD® 191-M (Dymax) x
(for the medical sector)
Dymax Ultra Light-Weld® 3094 x
(Dymax)
VHBTM Tape 4941 (3M) x x
ASXplus 7078 (tesa) x x
Siemapren 1309/60 (SIEMA) x


For other adhesive suggestions, please refer to the tech.info SIMOWOOD made of Resysta®.

Depending on the particular field of application, it is absolutely essential to obtain manufacturers' information and approvals.

Adhesive-specific advice and sales are handled directly by the

adhesive manufacturer. Successful performance of an adhe-
sive bond usually calls for interdisciplinary exchange between
all those involved, i. e. between substrate manufacturers,
adhesive manufacturers, processing companies and users.

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11 Legal note and advice

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become void. The authoritative version of this publication can knowledge and is based on the information you have provided
be found on our website at www.simona.de. and the state of the art known to us at the time such advice is
furnished. The advice shall not constitute a guarantee or war-
All information furnished in this publication reflects our cur- ranty of specific characteristics or qualities and shall not
rent scope of knowledge on the date of publication and is establish an independent contractual legal relationship.
designed to provide details of our products and potential
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typographical mistakes). This shall not be deemed as consti- Under no circumstances shall we be held liable for the correct-
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as to specific properties of the products or their suitability for advisory/consulting services rendered by us on the basis of
specific areas of application. such information. Any information provided by us shall not
release you from your obligation to conduct your own assess-
We provide warranty for the faultless quality of our products ments and evaluations.
solely within the framework of our Standard Terms and
Conditions of Business and only within the scope specified We reserve the right to update information without notice as
therein. part of our continuous research and development programme.

We shall assume no liability for the application, utilisation, Our staff at the Technical Service Centre and Customer
­processing or other use of this information or of our products. Service will be pleased to advise you on the processing and
Furthermore, we shall assume no liability for any consequenc- use of semi-finished thermoplastic products and the availabili-
es related thereto. The purchaser is obliged to examine the ty of our products.
quality and properties of these products; he shall be responsi-
ble in full for selecting, applying, utilising and processing said Technical Service Center
products as well as applying any information relating thereto, Phone +49 (0) 67 52 14-587
which shall also include all consequences associated with [email protected]
such actions. Third-party property rights shall be observed
accordingly. Customer Service
Phone +49 (0) 67 52 14-926
[email protected]

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12 Further information and literature

 Industrieverband Klebstoffe e.V., www.klebstoffe.com

 M. Rasche: Handbuch Klebtechnik, Carl Hanser Verlag
 G. Habenicht: Kleben – Grundlagen, Technologien,
Anwendungen, Springer Verlag
 G. Habenicht: Kleben – erfolgreich und fehlerfrei, Springer
Vieweg
 W. Brockmann, P.L. Geiß, J. Klingen, K.B. Schröder:
Klebtechnik – Klebstoffe, Anwendungen und Verfahren,
Wiley-VCH Verlag
 Taschenbuch DVS-Merkblätter und -Richtlinien – Fügen
von Kunststoffen, DVS Media
 H. Stepanski, M. Leimenstoll: Polyurethan-Klebstoffe –
Unterschiede und Gemeinsamkeiten, Springer Vieweg

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Gewerbestraße 1–2 Brookmead Industrial Park SIMONA FAR EAST LIMITED
77975 Ringsheim Stafford ST16 3ST Room 501, 5/F
Germany Great Britain CCT Telecom Building
Phone +44 (0) 1785 22 24 44 11 Wo Shing Street
SIMONA Plast-Technik s.r.o. Fax +44 (0) 1785 22 20 80 Fo Tan, Hong Kong
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43603 Litvínov-Chudeřín www.simona-uk.com Phone +852 29 47 01 93
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SIMONA AG SWITZERLAND [email protected]
SIMONA ENGINEERING PLASTICS Industriezone www.simona-cn.com
(Guangdong) Co. Ltd. Bäumlimattstrasse 16
No. 368 Jinou Road 4313 Möhlin SIMONA ENGINEERING PLASTICS
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China 529000 [email protected] No. 100 Zunyi Road
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SIMONA AMERICA INC. Shanghai
101 Power Boulevard SIMONA S.r.l. SOCIETÀ China 200051
Archbald, PA 18403 UNIPERSONALE Phone +86 21 6267 0881
USA Via Volontari del Sangue 54a Fax +86 21 6267 0885
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Boltaron Inc. Italy www.simona-cn.com
A SIMONA Company Phone +39 02 2 50 85 1
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Newcomerstown, OH 43832 [email protected] Star Hub, Unit No. 204,
USA www.simona-it.com 2nd Floor, Building No. 1,
Sahar Road, Andheri East,
SIMONA IBERICA Mumbai 400099
SEMIELABORADOS S.L. India
Doctor Josep Castells, 26–30 Phone +91 (0) 22 66 197 100
Polígono Industrial Fonollar Fax +91 (0) 22 66 197 105
08830 Sant Boi de Llobregat [email protected]
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Phone +34 93 635 41 03 SIMONA AMERICA INC.
Fax +34 93 630 88 90 101 Power Boulevard
[email protected] Archbald, PA 18403
www.simona-es.com USA
Phone +1 866 501 2992
SIMONA Plast-Technik s.r.o. Fax +1 800 522 4857
Paříkova 910/11a [email protected]
19000 Praha 9 – Vysočany www.simona-america.com
Czech Republic
Phone +420 236 160 701 Boltaron Inc.
Fax +420 476 767 313 A SIMONA Company
[email protected] 1 General Street
www.simona-cz.com Newcomerstown, OH 43832
USA
SIMONA POLSKA Sp. z o. o. Phone +1 800 342 7444
ul. Wrocławska 36 Fax +1 740 498 5448
Wojkowice k / Wrocławia [email protected]
55-020 Żórawina www.boltaron.com
Poland
Phone +48 (0) 71 3 52 80 20
Fax +48 (0) 71 3 52 81 40
[email protected]
www.simona-pl.com

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