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Plastic adhesives, polyethylene

Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 8:15 pm
by Hitch
I have two parts that need to be glued back together. I have tried some 'plastic weld' 2part adhesive like araldite, but didnt stick. I noticed after, on the tube iit says it doesnt work on polyethelene or polyproylene :oops:

I think its polyethylene?? Its marked >PE<

What else would be worth a try? Its subject to pretty small forces and a small anount of vibration. Theres a fairly substantial glue area.

TIA :thumbright:

Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 8:45 pm
by ultimatehandyman
You can get special glue for this purpose, but I'm not sure where-

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Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 9:21 pm
by mikew1972
Not likely to be the cheapest place but a Model shop?

Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 1:35 pm
by Simon Site Manager
Hi Hitch,

You need to get on to Amari Plastics (they're nationwide but I don't have a number). They will advise.

S

Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 8:12 pm
by Hitch
Found one to do the job, Scotchweld DP8010, 3m though!
3m, another of them companies like Hilti, great stuff, but a pain in the arse to get :roll: