WELD-ON® 45 Structural Adhesive Receives UL746C Approval

WELD-ON® 45 structural adhesive has received approval for Underwriters Laboratories (UL) specification 746C. The UL certification is for use on aluminum and for fiberglass composite substrates.

Manufactured by IPS Corporation, WELD-ON 45 is a high-viscosity two part methacrylate adhesive that bonds extremely well to unprepared corrosion resistant metals and to plastics used in sign making and plastic assembly applications.

WELD-ON 45 is an excellent choice for replacing mechanical fasteners, rivets and welds during sign fabrication and other component fabrication. The adhesive offers outstanding strength properties, superior corrosion resistance plus improved aesthetics which can combine to lower production costs.

Production advantages of WELD-ON 45 adhesives include low odor, five minute open times, 15 minute handling strength, high bond strength and a 12 month shelf life. The product is available in 50ml or 400ml dual component cartridges.

IPS offers an extensive line of WELD-ON adhesives and cements for plastic and sign bonding applications including thermoplastics, thermoset composites, gelcoats, along with a variety of metals. In addition, IPS has a full line of WELD-ON solvent, acrylic and urethane based adhesives used for bonding many plastic substrates, such as acrylic, polycarbonate, ABS and vinyl.

For more information, contact John Clagett, IPS® Corporation, 455 W. Victoria Street, Compton, CA 90220, 800-503-2899/310-898-3300, E-mail: john.clagett@ipscorp.com, Web: www.ipscorp.com.