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News Release from: Henkel Loctite Adhesives | Subject: Loctite 4850 and 4860
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 24 December 2001
Flexible materials now bonded quickly
and neatly
A technology breakthrough by Henkel Loctite Adhesives has produced two new adhesives that, for the first time, enable flexible materials to be bonded quickly and neatly.
A technology breakthrough by Henkel Loctite Adhesives has produced two new adhesives that, for the first time, enable flexible materials to be bonded quickly and neatly The unique formulation provides exceptional flexibility and high transparency, resulting in a neat and inconspicuous bond for products such as flexible seals and gaskets, industrial clothing and audio loudspeakers
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 6 Mar 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The new adhesives are the only products that combine all the advantages of cyanoacrylate adhesives, with a transparent, impact resistant and flexible bond.
Fast curing, versatile and strong, Loctite 4850 is a medium viscosity adhesive, suitable for the permanent bonding of a wide range of flexible and porous materials including paper, card and the fabrics used in the manufacture of products such as gaskets and seals.
For applications where a higher viscosity adhesive is required, Loctite 4860 has similar bonding characteristics.
It is suitable for a wide range of uses including the production, assembly, maintenance and repair of gaskets, gaiters and seals, the manufacture and repair of industrial clothing and footwear, and the bonding of labels and signs.
The introduction of this exclusive new adhesive technology developed by Henkel Loctite Laboratories, represents a significant opportunity for manufacturers in a wide range of industries, providing a quick, permanent and transparent join that previously has been impossible to achieve.
These unique new products are part of an extensive range of Loctite adhesives for industrial use available from distribution outlets throughout the UK.
(This was Engineeringtalk's Top Story on 21 December 2001).
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