JB Weld Original Cold-Weld 8265-SUK Steel Reinforced Epoxy - Dark Grey (Packaging may vary)

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If you want to glue one metal to another and only want to achieve a small bond, the ideal option is superglue.

In any case, please do not take this as an engineering consultation, this is just our opinion based on very limited information. To use, squeeze out an equal amount of resin and hardener then mix using the supplied spreader for a minimum of 20 seconds before applying to the surface to be glued. If you would like to explore the ‘ Mechanical Fasteners Vs Adhesives‘ debate, download our checklist which can help you determine the better option for you. The best epoxy for metal is Loctite Epoxy Metal/Concrete, a two-part system consisting of an epoxy resin and a hardener.

Cyanoacrylate-based super glues are suitable for adhering metal to metal, metal to certain kinds of plastic, and metal to glass.

Though UniBond promotes its “instant grab” qualities, it’s actually repositionable for up to five minutes, allowing you to get the perfect finish. It comes in a tiny bottle, but for most jobs you’ll need little more than a single drop – the bottle will probably dry out before you use it up. If you would prefer to watch our video explaining this topic in more detail, you can watch Lauren discuss it below.One-component polyurethane glass primer used to consolidate porous substrates and improve adhesion to low surface energy substrates. We will discuss the alternatives in this article so you can decide which joining method best suits your needs. Manufacturers can also use lighter, thinner materials without being concerned about splitting, crazing, or distortion at the fastened areas. It reaches full strength after two hours – significantly less than the 14 hours recommended for the “Standard” formula.