Product Introduction of 3M Scotch-Weld Instant Adhesive CA8
3M Scotch-Weld Instant Adhesive CA8 is a low viscosity instant adhesive. The CA8 instant adhesive is formulated to give exceptional strength and impact resistance on a wide variety of substrates, including metals, plastics, and rubbers. Once applied, the glue has fast handling time and cure to keep jobs moving quickly.
Pinch for a Precise Drop or Squeeze for a Steady Bead
Our 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Instant Adhesive CA8 is a glue that is easily applied with a thin bond line from a squeeze bottle and cures quickly. This cyanoacrylate adhesive is dispensed from a flexible container; pinch a precise drop or squeeze for a steady bead.
Recommended Applications
- Gasket attachment
- Small joint assembly
- Jewelry assembly
- Orthopedics and footwear
Creates a Strong, Durable, Long-Lasting Bond
Once applied, our 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Instant Adhesive CA8 typically reaches handling strength in under 40 seconds, with a full cure achieved in 24 hours. This keeps jobs moving quickly and may help improve workplace productivity. Once a full cure is achieved, the glue achieves a strong, durable and lasting bond, with overlap shear strength over 2,000 psi.
Understanding Instant Adhesives
Instant adhesives are cyanoacrylate-based formulas that are strong, fast-acting glues used in industrial and household applications. In general, they are an acrylic resin that rapidly polymerizes in the presence of moisture, forming long, strong chains, joining the bonded surfaces together.
Cyanoacrylate adhesives should be applied thinly, with pressure put on the bond for a few seconds, to ensure that the reaction proceeds rapidly and a strong bond is formed within a reasonable time.
3M instant adhesives apply right from the container and rapidly reach handling strength at room temperature. Commonly referred to as a super glue, a single drop per square inch can bond many plastics, rubbers, metals, wood, and more. An instant adhesive from 3M set a Guinness World Record in 2012 for the strongest glue by lifting an 8.1 metric ton forklift in the air for one hour.
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In our 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division, we apply the science of adhesion to deliver innovative solutions that improve the design and manufacturing processes of companies around the world. In the end, our technologies help customers like you deliver competitive products to the market faster and more efficiently.
Key Features
- Bonds to a number of substrates, including metals, plastics, and rubbers
- High strength and impact resistance
- Reaches handling strength in under 40 seconds
- Low viscosity adhesive is easily applied from the bottle
- Strong, durable, and long-lasting bond on a variety of substrates
Key Applications
- Gasket attachment
- Small joint assembly
- Jewelry assembly
- Orthopedics and footwear bonding
- Quick repairs and bonding tasks on metals, plastics, and rubbers
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| Adhesive Type | Instant Adhesive |
| Brands | Scotch-Weld™ |
| Container Size (Imperial) | 0.07 Ounce, 1 fl oz (US), 1 lb |
| Container Size (Metric) | 0.45 g, 2 ml, 29.57 kg |
| Design Challenges | Impact & Shock Absorption |
| For Use On | High Surface Energy, Glass & Ceramics, Wood, Plastic (Polyolefins, Thermoplastic Elastomers, High Performance Nylon), Flexible Foam (Latex, Urethane), Fabric, Felt, Cork & Fibrous Glass, Leather, Metal, Paper & Cardboard, Rubber (Except EPDM), EPDM Rubber, Rigid Foam (Urethane, Beadboard Styrene), Plastic (ABS, PVC, Acrylic, Flexible Vinyl), Smooth |
| Full Cure Time | 24 Hours @ 72 F (22 C) |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Both |
| Industries | Specialty Vehicle, Woodworking, Metalworking, Signage, Electronics, Construction, Consumer Goods, General Industrial, Medical, Military & Government, MRO, Transportation |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 82 °C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 180 °F |
| Net Weight (Imperial) | 0.07 oz, 1 oz, 1 lb |
| Net Weight (Metric) | 2 g, 28.3 g, 453 g |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
| Product Color | Transparent |
| Product Form | Tube |
| Product Type | Instant Adhesive |
| Set Time | 5-40 Seconds |
| Shear Strength | 2000 psi |
| Smallest Saleable Unit | Each, Bottle |
| Specific Gravity | 8.7 Pound Per Gallon (US) |
| Storage Temperature (Celsius) | 22°C |
| Storage Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 72 Degree Fahrenheit, 72 F (22 C) |
| Units per Case | 1.0, 12.0, 24.0 |
| Viscosity | Self-leveling |
| Viscosity Range (cps) at Room Temperature | 70-130 |
| Volume (Imperial) | 1 fl oz |
| Work Time | 5-40 Seconds |
