Rubber Adhesive: Application Instructions

Rubber adhesives are special gluey substances used for the purpose of metal to metal pasting or rubber to metal pasting. Since its usage is a bit different from other adhesives, it comprises of special additives and chemicals to increase the pasting intensity as well as be durable enough to withstand extremely hot or cold temperatures. Metals like aluminum, steel, copper etc. use rubber adhesives as a bonding agent for pasting purposes. Here are the application instructions regarding rubber adhesive

Inspect the Metal Structure
Check the joint design of the metals to be pasted so that you have a fair idea of the component and your requirements regarding the same. Prior inspection of the structure can also decrease the chances of potential failure of the planned task. Besides, one can also decide on to a suitable adhesive for the same.

Swipe Clean the Metal Surface
Make sure that the metal surface is swiped cleaned to remove all kinds of dirt, dust and grease. In fact, the surface needs to be cleaned chemically by using either acetone or isopropyl alcohol.

Opening Rubber Adhesives Tubes
Open the adhesive tubes by pricking it with a sharp needle or a similar object. In case there is some kind of doubt regarding the adhesive and metal, try it first on smaller part as a sample. Once you are sure of the metal and adhesive bonding, go ahead with the entire job.

Application Procedure
Use small amounts of adhesive while pasting the metal. The most apt way of applying the rubber adhesive is to first use it sparingly and then carefully spread it on the metal surface in a thin layer. For best results let both the surfaces stick together firmly by pressurizing it from both the sides. Do not try to part the surfaces from one another until the surfaces are firmly pasted.