EPDM to EPDM Bonding
EPDM to EPDM Bonding
(OP)
I need to make a mould structure for a artifical stone manufacturing process using a sheet of EPDM and bond another piece of EPDM on the edge of the sheet so that it forms a tray like structure. This tray will need to withstand cyclic heating and cooling 5 deg to 120 deg.
Advise me on the strongest possible method to bond EPDM to EPDM
Thanks
Advise me on the strongest possible method to bond EPDM to EPDM
Thanks





RE: EPDM to EPDM Bonding
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RE: EPDM to EPDM Bonding
EPDM does bond nicely using cyanoacrylate adhesive, but the joint is brittle and won't take much peel/shear before failing. If the area of the joint is supported (like an o-ring in a groove) it can work.
RE: EPDM to EPDM Bonding
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RE: EPDM to EPDM Bonding
RE: EPDM to EPDM Bonding
RE: EPDM to EPDM Bonding
That being said, aside from testing, I found 3M to be a great resource. Even the rubber guys I was working with worked with 3M to get the right bond.
A shot in the dark... what about just CA? Depending on how long the heat cycling is you might be able to get away with it.
Chris Loughnane - Product Design
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