SikaForce®-457 (formerly Adekit A 257) is a polyurethane structural adhesive for bonding of parts in large series, bonding of body elements (spoiler, tailgate etc.) made of composite (SMC, RTM, BMC) or thermoplastics materials (ABS, PP, PC/PET, ASA). Designed to bond dissimilar materials with high CTE gap. Available in Black.
Characteristics and Advantages
– 2 component structural polyurethane adhesive for flexible bonding
– Plastic bonding sensitive to the phenomena of bond line witness marks (composite & thermoplastics)
– Short handling time with limited heating
– Non sagging paste product suitable for vertical applications and to fill irregular joints
– Fast setting product adapted to reduce assembly time
– Excellent vibrations, impacts and noise damping
– Excellent behaviour at low temperatures
– High cure speed in temperature
– Product adapted to assemblies involving dissimilar materials
– Excellent mechanical performances and ageing
– Excellent strength to dynamic loads (vibrations and impacts)
– Product adapted to stringent ageing and aggressive environments
Easy Dispensing SikaForce® Adhesives
The SikaForce® range is compatible with all dosing and dispensing equipment offered in the market. Packaging for manual operations range from 50cc to 400cc cartridges and bulk applications range from 1 litre to 200 litres.
The cartridge product offering is completed with a range of accessories from guns to mixers and primers. Sika products ensure the best comprise between flow characteristics and the necessary thixotropic effects for a wide variety of applications including vertical surfaces and potting.
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