What materials will epoxy adhesives bond together and what is the proper surface preparation?

Our epoxy adhesives will form tenacious bonds to wood, metal, composites, concrete, masonry, glass, rubber, and thermoset resins like Epoxy, Polyester, and Polyurethanes. Epoxies, in general, will form poor bonds to thermoplastics like ABS, PVC, Polyethylene, and Acrylic. 

To ensure a good bond, at a very minimum, the surfaces to be bonded should be clean, sanded (no finer than 150 grit), and solvent wiped.  

Some materials will benefit from further preparation to achieve maximum performance. Linked below are articles that describe optimal surface prep for common materials.

What is the best epoxy adhesive for my project?

How do I prep steel (other than stainless steel) before bonding with epoxy?

How do I prep aluminum and stainless steel before bonding with epoxy?

How do I prep copper and copper alloys (brass / bronze) before bonding with epoxy?

How do I prep end grain or highly porous wood before bonding with epoxy?

How do I prep oily/resinous woods and exotic hardwoods like teak and Douglas fir before bonding with epoxy?

How do I prep thermoplastics like ABS, PVC, Polyethylene, and Acrylic, before bonding with epoxy?

 

 

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