https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/pultrusion-and-continuous-filament-winding-technology/glasforms-pultruded-rods-tubes-custom-profiles
Glasforms™ Improved Adhesion Pultrusions
Glasforms pultrusions featuring improved adhesion resin formulations provide enhanced adhesive properties that enable exceptional bonding performance for end products
Product Bulletin: Improved Adhesion Pultrusions
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/TPE_Overmolding_Solutions_for_Engineering_Thermoplastics.pdf
Adhesion Testing and Results
The adhesion between hard engineering plastics and soft elastomer depend on a
lot of variables.
Based on adhesion strength required by the consumer we have
categorized an adhesion value higher than 13 pli to be acceptable for adhesion.
Figure 1: Schematic diagram of peel adhesion testing.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Polystrand Thermoplastic Composite Panel Application _ Install Guide.pdf
TAB TESTING OF VARIOUS INSTALLATION METHODS
BREAK
PETG Skins with
1 in/25 mm
1.5 in/38 mm
2 in/51 mm
2400 lbs/1089 kg
2820 lbs/1279 kg
2748 lbs/1246 kg
Hammerhead with
5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3)
665 lbs
302 kg
Hammerhead with
7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3)
881 lbs
400 kg
Hammerhead with
1084 lbs
492 kg
770 lbs
349 kg
Glass/Epoxy with
1055 lbs
479 kg
Glass/Polyester
with Balsa Core
919 lbs
417 kg
L-Bracket Installation
BREAK
PETG Skins with
2375 lbs
1077 kg
770 lbs
349 kg
Glass/Polyester with
Balsa Core
797 lbs
362 kg
U-Channel Installation
ITW Plexus MA420
adhesive was used in all
tab testing installations
except where noted.
GL
AS
S/
EP
OX
Y
TA
B
M
AT
ER
IA
L
N
O
T
AB
BREAK
Hammerhead with
5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3)
420 lbs
191 kg
Hammerhead with
7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3)
2 in
370 lbs
168 kg
Hammerhead with
8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3)
332 lbs
151 kg
984 lbs
446 kg
Glass/Polyester
with Balsa Core
1298 lbs
589 kg
Hammerhead with
5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3)
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
MA420 Adhesive
NA 501 lbs
227 kg
Hammerhead with
7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3)
Core Density -
ITW Plexus MA420
Adhesive
NA 839 lbs
381 kg
Hammerhead with
8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3)
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
MA420 Adhesive
NA 1156 lbs
524 kg
Hammerhead with
8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3)
Core Density -
Crestomer
1152PA Adhesive
NA 1530 lbs
694 kg
Hammerhead with
8 lb/in3 (135 kg/m3)
Core Density -
Crestomer
M1-30 Adhesive
NA 1471 lbs
667 kg
Mixed Conditions
ADHESIVE
DESCRIPTION
ADHESIVE
GRADE MANUFACTURER
AVERAGE
BOND
STANDARD
DEVIATION
FAILURE
MODE
BEST ADHESION
2k Urethane 75421 LORD 2281 psi
15.73 MPa
184 psi
1.27 MPa
Substrate
Cohesive
2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY1 ACRALOCK 2211 psi
15.24 MPa
78 psi
0.54 MPa Substrate
2k Acrylic Plexus MA420 ITW 2171 psi
14.97 MPa
262 psi
1.81 MPa Substrate
2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk1 ACRALOCK 2102 psi
14.49 MPa
138 psi
0.95 MPa Substrate
2k Urethane 75451 LORD 2047 psi
14.11 MPa
68 psi
0.47 MPa Cohesive
2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY 1:1 ACRALOCK 1966 psi
13.56 MPa
68 psi
0.47 MPa Substrate
2k Acrylic Scotch-Weld 8010 3M 1907 psi
13.15 MPa
61 psi
0.42 MPa Adhesive
Cyanoacrylate Gorilla Glue Gorilla Glue 1885 psi
13.00 MPa
432 psi
2.98 MPa Cohesive
2k Acrylic Crestabond PP-04 Scott Bader 1873 psi
12.91 MPa
281 psi
1.94 MPa Substrate
2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk 10:1 ACRALOCK 1779 psi
12.27 MPa
127 psi
0.88 MPa Cohesive
2k Urethane 75422 LORD 1716 psi
11.83 MPa
190 psi
1.31 MPa
Cohesive
Adhesive
2k Urethane 75452 LORD 1535 psi
10.58 MPa
98 psi
0.68 MPa Adhesive
2k Methacrylate PolyFuse Icon
Containment
1610 psi
11.10 MPa
98 psi
0.68 MPa Adhesive
INTERMEDIATE ADHESION
2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk
C010817 ACRALOCK 724 psi
4.99 MPa
58 psi
0.40 MPa Cohesive
2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk1 ACRALOCK 722 psi
4.98 MPa
44 psi
0.30 MPa Cohesive
2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy
Instant Mix Loctite 508 psi
3.50 MPa
81 psi
0.56 MPa Adhesive
2k Epoxy Gorilla Epoxy Gorilla Glue 341 psi
2.35 MPa
198 psi
1.37 MPa Adhesive
NOT RECOMMENDED
2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy
Marine Loctite 0 0 No bond
ADHESIVE SELECTION
Brand names of the adhesives are owned by the respective manufacturers.
Reference to them does not indicate any affiliation with or endorsement by them.
1 surface sanded with 220 grit scuff prep 2 surface primed with 459T
For more information on installation, adhesives, and fasteners
for specific applications, please contact Avient.
https://www.avient.com/products/vinyl-formulations/vinyl-plastisols-organosols/core-vinyl-organosols
These formulations will help you create protective automotive underbody coatings, adhesive automotive decals, pin striping and labels for a range of signage applications.
Create adhesive automotive decals, pin striping and labels for a range of signage applications
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=253&document_subtype=216&page=1
Adhesion mechanisms and novel TPE developments for overmolding
Material used, injection molding of plaques, physical properties, adhesion, rheology and results
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=216&page=1
Adhesion mechanisms and novel TPE developments for overmolding
Material used, injection molding of plaques, physical properties, adhesion, rheology and results
https://www.avient.com/news/archives?page=4
Newly Expanded Versaflex™ PF Thermoplastic Elastomers for Surface Protective Films with Ultra-High Adhesion Series Available from Avient
Avient Announces Expansion of Versaflex™ PF Thermoplastic Elastomers for surface protective films with new ultra-high adhesion series
To do
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/2020-hammerhead-application-install-guide.pdf
HAMMERHEAD™
MARINE COMPOSITE PANELS
APPLICATION & INSTALLATION GUIDE
PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
FEATURE BENEFIT
Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio
Lightweight yet strong structural
performance and increased payloads
Resistance to UV light, chemicals,
moisture degradation and rot
Resistance to harsh marine conditions
Tough and impact resistant Durability and long product life
Dimensionally stable
Consistent performance in extreme
temperature and humidity fluctuations
Strong adhesive properties Easy bonding to various materials
FEATURE BENEFIT
Ready-to-install Fewer parts & reduced scrap
Large format
Improved aesthetics with
seamless designs
Made via continuous-fiber
manufacturing process
Consistent quality in every panel
PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES
MANUFACTURING ADVANTAGES
Hammerhead™ Marine Composite
Panels are made from continuous glass-
fiber reinforced thermoplastic face
sheets and polyester foam cores.
Heat Length =
π
2 * Thickness
Radius = S
B
S
T = 400°F
B S
GL
AS
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EP
OX
Y
TA
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L
TAB TESTING OF VARIOUS INSTALLATION METHODS
BREAK
STRENGTH (LBS)
PETG Skins
with Plywood Core
1 in
1.5 in
2 in
2400
2820
2748
Hammerhead™
with 5.3 lb/ft3
2 in 665
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
2 in 1084
Marine Plywood 2 in 770
Glass/Epoxy with
Plywood Core 2 in 1055
Glass/Polyester
with Balsa Core 2 in 919
L-Bracket Installation
BREAK
STRENGTH (LBS)
PETG Skins
with Plywood Core 2 in 2375
Marine Plywood 2 in 770
Glass/Polyester
with Balsa Core 2 in 797
U-Channel Installation
N
O
T
AB
BREAK STRENGTH
(LBS)
Hammerhead™
with 5.3 lb/ft3
2 in 420
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
2 in 332
Marine Plywood 2 in 984
Glass/Polyester with
Balsa Core 2 in 1298
Hammerhead™
with 5.3 lb/ft3
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
NA 501
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
NA 1156
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
Core Density -
Crestomer
1152PA Adhesive
NA 1530
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/in3
Core Density -
Crestomer
M1-30 Adhesive
NA 1471
Mixed Conditions
ITW Plexus MA420 adhesive was used in all tab
testing installations except where noted.
BREAK STRENGTH
(LBS)
Hammerhead™
with 5.3 lb/ft3
2 in 420
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
2 in 332
Marine Plywood 2 in 984
Glass/Polyester with
Balsa Core 2 in 1298
Hammerhead™
with 5.3 lb/ft3
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
NA 501
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
NA 1156
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
Core Density -
Crestomer
1152PA Adhesive
NA 1530
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/in3
Core Density -
Crestomer
M1-30 Adhesive
NA 1471
ADHESIVE
DESCRIPTION
ADHESIVE
GRADE MANUFACTURER
AVERAGE
BOND
STRENGTH
(PSI)
STANDARD
DEVIATION
FAILURE
MODE
BEST ADHESION
2k Urethane 75421 Lord 2281 184 Substrate
Cohesive
2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY1 AccraLock 2211 78 Substrate
2k Acrylic Plexus MA420 ITW 2171 262 Substrate
2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk1 AccraLock 2102 138 Substrate
2k Urethane 75451 Lord 2047 68 Cohesive
2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY 1:2 AccraLock 1966 68 Substrate
2k Acrylic Scotchweld 8010 3M 1907 61 Adhesive
Cyanoacrylate Gorilla Glue Gorilla Glue 1885 432 Cohesive
2k Acrylic Crestabond PP-04 Scott Bader 1873 281 Substrate
2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk 10:2 AccraLock 1779 127 Cohesive
2k Urethane 75422 Lord 1716 190 Cohesive
Adhesive
2k Urethane 75452 Lord 1535 98 Adhesive
2k Methacrylate Polyfuse Icon
Containment 1610 98 Adhesive
INTERMEDIATE ADHESION
2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk
C010817 AccraLock 724 58 Cohesive
2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk1 AccraLock 722 44 Cohesive
2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy
Instant Mix Loctite 508 81 Adhesive
2k Epoxy Gorilla Glue Epoxy Gorilla Glue 341 198 Adhesive
NOT RECOMMENDED
2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy
Marine Loctite 0 0 No bond
ADHESIVE SELECTION
Brands identified are owned by the manufacturers of the adhesive products.
1 surface sanded with 220 grit scuff prep 2 surface primed with 459T
FASTENER TYPE BENEFITS CONSIDERATIONS
Through-Bolting Best mechanical
locking system
Need back side
access to panel
Screw-In Anchor Highest pullout
strength Requires pilot hole
Cup Washer Spreads
compressive load
Requires relief hole;
For substructure and
hard point attachment
Wide Grip
(Bulb-Style)
Rivet
Ease of use—no
installation torque
limitations
For lower
load attachments
Sheet Metal or
Wood Screw
Readily available,
low cost
Penetrate both skins
for improved pullout
Shoulder Washer Limits
compressive load
Requires relief hole;
For substructure and
hard point attachment
For more information on installation, adhesives, and fasteners
for specific applications, please contact Avient.
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=5651
X-NN-76109#SR-28788
X HC 297447#SR-30551 Grey
X HC 292635#SR-30622 Warm Grey
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=5699
X ET SR-3066902 Radar Blue Conc
X ET SR-3066903 Indy Red Conc
X ET SR-3066904 P-266 Black Conc