Glass utilisation is growing rapidly in many industrial sectors, particularly in building, transport and furniture. Adhesive bonding technology is very useful to assemble glass itself or with other materials such as metal, plastic and wood. In this paper, some applications of bonding technology are given, with special regard given to surface preparation before bonding, the choice of adhesive for given applications, and the design and sizing of the adhesive bond.
Origin
Cetim Saint-Etienne, France
Journal Title
Verre 10 4 2004 18-23
Sector
Flat glass
Class
F 1560