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Gluing TPU

Gluing TPU

Gluing TPU

(OP)
Looking for adhesive recommendations.

I need to glue a TPU (thermoelastic polyurethane) pad to a piece of aluminum.  I'd prefer if the adhesive could maintain its bond up to TPU's max working temp of 200 deg.

Any suggestions?
 

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RE: Gluing TPU

Will any pressure that the TPU part is subjected to going to impose significant potential distortion at the glue joint?  One common glue that comes to mind is Gorilla Glue, which is itself a PU based adhesive.  I've had good luck with it, but have not used it at elevated temperatures.  Just a thought.

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RE: Gluing TPU

(OP)
Thanks.  I don't think so, the pad is going on a pneumatic gripper finger so the pressure will be inline with the pad.  There won't be any shear forces.

I thought of Gorilla Glue but wasn't sure how it would work due to the fact that Gorilla Glue expands when setting up.

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RE: Gluing TPU

I HATE gorilla glue because it does expand and screws up your careful alignments.

What about epoxies or super glues??

RE: Gluing TPU

I would consider, as the absolutely last alternative, contacting a few adhesives manufacturers.

Regards,

Mike

RE: Gluing TPU

(OP)
We tried a 2 part epoxy and it seems to work so far.  We will apply some heat and see how it goes.

Was just wondering if anyone has done something similar and could offer real world advice.
 

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RE: Gluing TPU

Resorcinol would take the heat, but I've never tried it on metal/rubber.  Contact cement would stick, but have never tried it at that temp.

Let us know how the epoxy turns out.

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RE: Gluing TPU

Look at high peel strength rubber modified epoxies.
or polyurethane sealants like 3M 5200
B.E.

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