Datasheet

09/2016 031-93430 BRO FlexTack-Series
Cable Ties and Fixings
Technical Information
Information and installation instructions for
self-adhesive mounting bases
HellermannTyton uses different types of adhesives for self-adhesive bases:
acrylate and synthetic rubber. These differ in the operating temperature
range and the ‚pull off‘ force of the adhesive. Synthetic rubber has an
excellent initial grip, allowing for almost immediate use. Acrylate adhesive
has less initial grip, so there is a need to wait for a few hours before
use, but has a higher ‚pull off‘ force than synthetic rubber. This enables
a permanent fixing lasting months or even years. To use these adhesives
the surface must be dry, and free of dust, oil, oxides, parting agents
and other impurities. For this the use of isopropanol / water (50/50) is
recommended. After cleaning allow the surface to dry completely. Peel off
the protective backing on the self-adhesive base, ensuring the adhesive
is not touched. Apply the part to the surface and press down firmly for
several seconds.
Instructions for use
1. The surface must be dry, free from dust, oil, oxides,
parting agents and other impurities. The surface
to be glued should be cleaned using a clean cloth
and isopropanol / water (50/50). When using other
appropriate cleaning agents, ensure that they do
not attack the surface nor leave any residues. After
cleaning allow the surface to air-dry completely.
2. Peel off protective
backing and ensure
the adhesive area is
not touched.
3. Press down firmly
on the base with
the thumbs for
several seconds.
4. Depending on the
type of adhesive, wait
for several minutes
(synthetic rubber) or
hours (acrylate) so
that the adhesive can
bond completely with
the surface.
We will be happy to send you on request
an up-to-date technical datasheet for
whichever adhesive you are using.
Advantages of our self-adhesive mounts with
mod. Acrylate (SolidTack / FlexTack)
• Acrylic Foam Tape is made from a homogeneous system of high
performance acrylic adhesive
• Very good initial bond
• High temperature resistance
• Adhesive offers design freedom, no need for bolts or screws
• Reduces the risk of corrosion, no need for boreholes
Load types on adhesive bonds
Cleavage resistance.
Cleavage can occur where
forces acting on bonded surfaces
are not evenly spread but
concentrated along a single line.
Peel adhesion.
Peeling force acts on a small
amount of adhesive at the edge
of the tape and weakens the
adhesive bond. At least one
adherend is flexible.
Shear resistance.
Shear force pulls the adhesive
surfaces in opposite directions
along a parallel line.
Tensile strength.
Tension force pulls surfaces
apart perpendicular to the
adhesive bond.
• Weight reduction compared to mechanical mounting
• Possibility to optimize production processes and to reduce production
cost (bonding vs. screwing)
• Can compensate unevenness up to a certain degree
• Specially developed for low energy surfaces
ADHESIVE
Adhesive Operating
Temperature
Acrylate with base
of acrylic foam
mod. Acrylate -30 °C to +120 °C