The use of adhesives in the joining of plastics
Abstract
The use of adhesives in the joining of plastics is discussed, with particular attention given to three aspects: (1) criteria for adhesive bondability of plastics (i.e., the various theories applied to adhesive bonding), (2) the surface science of plastic surface preparations, with emphasis on the mechanism of their operation; and (3) the choice of adhesives and processes suitable for producing satisfactory bonds with different plastics. For each plastic, the paper provides the description of the plastic, the list of sources of supply, the description of surface preparation, and suggestions for the proper choice of the adhesive.
- Publication:
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In: Treatise on adhesion and adhesives. Vol. 7 (A93-33418 12-37
- Pub Date:
- 1991
- Bibcode:
- 1991traa....7..333P
- Keywords:
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- Adhesive Bonding;
- Adhesives;
- Bonded Joints;
- Plastics;
- Mechanical Properties;
- Surface Treatment;
- Wettability;
- Mechanical Engineering