Loctite 5610 is a new two-part, fast curing silicone adhesive designed for bonding glass, metals, ceramics and most plastics and elastomers. In many cases, there is no need for surface preparation. It provides excellent hot strength up to 180°C, yet has the capability of resisting higher temperatures of up to 250°C for short term exposure. Handling strength is achieved within minutes.
‘Traditionally, standard single part silicones are slow to cure, have limited cure through volume and their adhesion can be substrate dependant,’ explains Henkel's Colin Chapman. ‘As well as fast curing, this new two part product has unlimited cure through volume, and gives good adhesion to a wide range of substrates without the need for a primer. Like all silicone products, Loctite 5610 is extremely flexible.’
Typical uses for the new product include the bonding and sealing of glass and ceramic stove tops to appliance frames, securing brackets to back of stove tops, bonding glass to microwave oven doors and the sealing of washing machine drums.
Outside of the appliance market, Loctite 5610 can be utilised for cabinet and panel bonding and sealing, replacing gaskets and mechanical fixing, bonding glass to reflectors or frames and joining integrated electrical ballast.
Where automated dispensing is required, Loctite application equipment is available for use with the new adhesive.