SUPER FIX cyanoacrylate adhesives are high strength, rapid curing, one component systems which offer ultra-fast bonding at room temperature with no mixing or heating required. Only contact pressure is needed after application of the adhesive. They generally bond from within a few seconds to just under a minute, depending on atmospheric humidity and the substrates being bonded. Cyanoacrylates adhere well to many substrates including metals, rubbers, most plastics and ceramics. The bonds produced offer exceptional performance characteristics including resistance to most types of environmental exposures, moderate heat, aging and many different chemicals, as well as high strength and fatigue resistance. SUPER FIX Cyanoacrylates offer versatility, strength, speed of cure as well as cost effectiveness both for production and repair applications.

SUPER FIX offers various specialty grades of cyanoacrylate adhesives. Both grades offer excellent bonding with rubbers, most plastics and also rubber or plastic to metal applications.
SUPER FIX cyanoacrylate adhesives are attractive not only technically but economically. The best quality bonds are usually obtained by using the minimum quantity of adhesive needed to fill the joint. The thinner the adhesive film, the faster the cure and the stronger the bond. Depending on the size of the bond, one ounce of adhesive properly used can provide enough material for as many as 2000 bonds.

Product Advantages

# Rapid curing at room temperature. No heat required. Most bonds formed in under a minute.
# Bonds with only contact pressure. No clamping or fixturing required ·
# Bonds well to a wide variety of substrates including metals, rubbers, most plastics and ceramics.
# Excellent wetting action with no solvent evaporation or hazardous vapor emission.
# High strength bonds. Tensile strengths up to 4,000 psi.
# Good resistance to weathering.
# Resists many chemicals including gasoline, kerosene & various oils.
# Easily applied. Spreads evenly and smoothly. No mixing required.
# Most surfaces require no special pretreatments.
# Ideal for high speed production.
# Cost effective. Only minimal amounts of adhesive are needed to form strong bonds.

Preparation of Adhesive and Bonding Surfaces

SUPER FIX Cyanoacrylates can be readily applied to various surfaces straight from the bottle as supplied. Simple finger pressure or the equivalent is enough to bond the substrates together. For maximum bond strengths the parts should be cleaned. Cyanoacrylates need tight, closely fitted surfaces for maximum bond strengths. Usually a light sanding followed by solvent wiping of the surfaces with acetone, MEK or alcohol is sufficient. Other than cleaning, special extensive pretreatments of surfaces are generally not required. It should be noted that plastic surfaces sometimes require some mechanical roughening to remove certain mold release agents. A compatible solvent wash with acetone, MEK or alcohol is usually adequate to provide suitable quality bonding surfaces.

Adhesive Application and Assembly

High bond strengths with cyanoacrylates require only a very thin film of adhesive. The exact amount of adhesive to be used for bonding a specific area depends on the type of surface and the materials to be bonded. It is only necessary to apply adhesive to one surface. Generally, the best bond strength can be achieved by using the minimum amount of adhesive required to fill the joint. Pressure should be applied evenly until the adhesive sets up in order to ensure uniform bonding thickness. The thinner the adhesive film, the faster the cure and the stronger the bond. Cyanoacrylates cure by atmospheric humidity. Therefore the higher the humidity the faster the cure. Conversely, in low humidity environments, the rate of cure will be slower.

Handling and Storage

SUPER FIX cyanoacrylate adhesives should be stored in their original containers in a cool, dry location. The storage temperature should be below 75°F. The shelf life depends on the storage temperature. The maximum shelf life of 12 months is obtained if the original containers are stored in a refrigerator at 35° to 40°F. Exposure to sunlight should be avoided. Containers should be tightly sealed when not in use. When removing an adhesive container from the refrigerator, allow the adhesive to reach room temperature before using it. Excessively aged or outdated adhesive may appear cloudy or milky. If this occurs the material should not be used.

Caution Cyanoacrylates

Cyanoacrylates have been used in industry for years with a truly excellent safety record. Dispensing the adhesive by hand from a bottle as well as with automatic dispensing equipment has given excellent results. As noted earlier, this adhesive cures by the presence of moisture. In light of this, certain precautions must be taken to insure safe and trouble free usage. Use of gloves is mandatory since skin contains moisture and accidental misuse may bond skin. In case this occurs, do not attempt to force bonded surfaces apart. Flush immediately with water until the joined parts can be freed. Should any adhesive material get into the eyes, wash with plenty of water and then consult a doctor. Do not use acetone or rub eyes. Use applicator nozzles and gloves to avoid skin contact. Although most cyanoacrylates are low odor, it is still recommended to use adequate ventilation, especially in a production environment.