Atlantic Gasket utilizes a variety of adhesive types and configurations.
The most common configurations are:
1. Single Coated
Variety of materials coated with adhesive on one side
Ability to bond to only one substrate
2. Double Coated
Used to bond two substrates together
Adhesive coating on each side of a carrier
Can use different adhesives on each side of the carrier
Carrier adds strength to the adhesive configuration
3. Transfer Tape
Used to bond two substrates together
Provide conformability for irregular surfaces
In order to help you select the
optimum adhesive, it is important that we know as much
as possible about its proposed use. Specifically – What
is the application and environment under which the adhesive
must perform? Also – will the adhesive be functional
after use? Will additional means of fastening the gasket or
product be employed? (Mechanical retention, etc.)
The most common types of adhesives we employ are:
Adhesives
Advantages
Disadvantages
Rubber Based
Excellent tack and adhesion
Bonds well to most surfaces
Achieves ultimate adhesion quickly
Economically priced
Poor elevated temperature resistance
Fair chemical, U.V. and oxidation resistance
Acrylic Based
Good temperature resistance
Good chemical, U.V. and oxidation resistance
Re-positionable
Low initial bond strength, but builds over time
More expensive than rubber based
Other adhesives such as silicone, ultra high adhesion and
heat activated may also be employed for specialized applications.
