Technical Data

Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Chart

Atlantic Gasket utilizes a variety of adhesive types and configurations. The most common configurations are:


1. Single Coated	2. Double Coated	3. Transfer Tape
Variety of materials coated with adhesive on one side Ability to bond to only one substrate	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	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.

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