Cyanoacrylate Adhesives
Cyanoacrylate (also known as super glue) is a fast-acting, strong adhesive suited to a wide range of applications. It forms instant bonds to virtually any material, including rubber, wood, metal and engineered plastics. Cyanocrylate is a single component glue and it cures at room temperature.
ConRo Electronics offers a wide choice of cyanoacrylates from major manufacturers such as Henkel Loctite.
Conro Electronics is an authorized distributor for Henkel Loctite.
Key advantages of cyanoacrylate
- Easy to use: Cyanoacrylates come in gel or liquid form, with a choice of applicators to suit the project. Most instant adhesives are one-part, so there is no need to mix components. They can be integrated in an automated production line or applied manually.
- Versatile: Cyanoacrylate glue provides excellent bonding to most substrates. It can be used for industrial purposes or to repair household items. Super glues come in a wide variety of formulations, to fit user requirements.
- Strong: Cyanoacrylate produces strong bonds. It provides the strength and flexibility to resist shock and vibration.
- Fast: Curing speed ranges from seconds to a few minutes.
- Good appearance: Cyanoacrylate requires a minimal amount to form strong bonds. There is little risk of overspill. Super glue leaves minimal to no trace between substrates.
- Water resistant: Super glue prevents infiltration from water and other fluids.
Types of cyanoacrylates
Different formulations of instant adhesives are made to meet specific requirements. These include:
- High flexibility
- High strength
- High temperature
- High toughness
- Light cure
- Surface insensitive
Certain types of cyanoacrylate are material-specific, to be used on rubber, plastic or metal.
Two-part cyanoacrylates are also available. These glues allow users to mix the adhesive for curing. This brings a higher level of control on the mixture. Two-part super glues are ideal for gap filling applications.