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Methacrylate adhesive: the structural bonding solution

What is methacrylate glue?

La methacrylate glue is a two-component adhesive based on methyl methacrylate (MMA), specially formulated to offer a powerful structural bondingeven on materials with a reputation for difficulty, such as plastics, composites, painted metals or aluminium. 

Unlike other structural adhesives, it does not require no primary and enables direct chemical bondingeven on substrates with low surface energy. It is ideal for assemblies subjected to intense mechanical, thermal and vibratory stresses. 

It is the benchmark solution in demanding sectors such as transportthe sailingthe constructionor industrial equipment. 

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Advantages of methacrylate glue

Methacrylate glue combines performance, versatility and productivity : 

  • Very high mechanical strength traction, shearing, peeling. 
  • Excellent adhesion without primer on plastics, composites, metals and wood. 
  • Tolerance of games up to several millimetres, ideal for imperfect fits. 
  • Fast curing Initial setting in just a few minutes, accelerated production cycle. 
  • Resistant to vibration, shock, humidity and high temperatures. 
  • Good resistance to UV rays and common chemical agents. 
  • Good elasticity Limits the propagation of cracks. 

Transport sector (automotive, rail, heavy goods vehicles) 

  • Bonding composite panels to metal structures 
  • Fastening roofs, bonnets and bodywork components 
  • Replace rivets, screws or welds to save weight and time 

Industry and manufacturing 

  • Assembly chassis, bonnets, enclosures, industrial protections 
  • Fixing plastic or composite parts that are difficult to glue 
  • Vibration and shock resistance in harsh environments 

Building, industrial joinery and signage 

  • Bonding of aluminium, Dibond®, laminated or PMMA elements 
  • Erecting signs, shop windows and light structures 
  • Assembly without deformation, drilling or welding 

Boating and energy 

  • Fixing hulls, decks and bulkheads on boats and yachts 
  • Bonding substrates to fibreglass or polyester resin 
  • Offshore applications resistant to salt water and corrosion 

At ADDEV Materialswe can offer you a professional selection of methacrylate adhesives from the world's leading manufacturersadapted to all industrial requirements: 

  • Products tolerant to games and light contaminationand compatible with automated lines. 
  • High mechanical resistanceup to 25 MPa depending on the version. 
  • Varied packaging coaxial cartridges, bags, drums, syringes. 
  • Full technical support : help with choice, adhesion tests, recommendations for application protocols. 

We can help you with integrating methacrylate glue into your processesreduce production costs, make your assemblies more reliable and improve the durability of your products. 

📞 Contact our team now ADDEV Materials to be directed to the epoxy glue adapted to your mechanical, chemical or thermal requirements. 

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FAQ - Methacrylate glue

Methacrylate glue is a two-component MMA-based adhesive designed to structural bonding of plastics, metals and compositeswithout primer. It offers high mechanical resistanceeven in demanding environments. 

La glue methacrylate is more flexible, quicker to cure, more tolerant of play and does not require priming. L'epoxy offers superior thermal resistance, but requires more prepared surfaces and longer curing times. 

Methacrylate glue adheres to engineering plastics (ABS, PC, PMMA, composites), metals (aluminium, steel, stainless steel), wood, glass and even painted or slightly contaminated surfaces, without prior treatment. 

Yes. She is resistant to moisture, salt water, chemicals and UV rays. This makes it ideal for outdoor, marine and extreme weather applications. 

Once cured, the methacrylate adhesive is paintable. However, light sanding can improve adhesion, especially with solvent-based or high-strength paints. 

Setting time varies according to the formulation: from 3 to 20 minutes for standard versions. Full hardening can range from 30 minutes to a few hours. It enables quick return to service.