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Why Weld-On 46C is a game changer

Sometimes here at Elevated Industrial Solutions, we see a product so exciting, so revolutionary, we have to stop and take a minute. (We’re industrial supply geeks after all!) Weld-On 46C by IPS is that game changer. It’s clear. It creates a strong bond. It’s fast curing. And it’s making sign fabricators very happy.

What is Weld-On 46C?

IPS calls this a “two-component, clear, thixotropic, reactive acrylic adhesive for bonding primer-less aluminum or other metals and acrylics.” It works on a variety of metal and plastic substrates.

So, it’s ideal for sign assembly and fabrication as well as manufacturing where no sagging, short fixture times, and good clarity retention are needed.

Benefits and features

46C has some clear advantages. For one, because it’s an acrylic adhesive, it is temperature and UV-resistant, too. Other features and benefits include:

Cures optically clear
Working time for adhering is 6 – 9 minutes; curing time is less than 30 minutes
Primer-less metal bonding
No-sag application
High bond strength

Why a clear, strong bond with short curing time matters

A clear adhesive is attractive to many industries, especially signage manufacturing companies because it ensures that the focus remains on the sign’s message, rather than the adhesive or bonding agent itself. This one enables backlighting without having any glue show through! In other words, it’s aesthetically pleasing.

But strength is important, too. Items, such as signage, need to be securely mounted to ensure it stays in place and is visible. Adhesive strength and durability keep signs firmly in place in harsh weather conditions or high-traffic areas. Again, because this is an acrylic adhesive, it already has resistance to the elements, including sun damage.

And fast-curing enables those assembly and fabricating to move more quickly, speeding up production. The 46C could save time and reduce labor costs while still producing a high-quality product.

All of these together make this adhesive a powerhouse.

Download the Specs (PDF)

Elevated can help you with your manufacturing needs

Tradeshow items, events displays, signage for buildings – whatever you’re manufacturing, we can help. Not only do we have Weld-On 46C, but we also have a range of other adhesives and products, including abrasives, tapes, blades, and more. Our goal is to save you time, reduce costs, and improve your products’ quality. For more than 60+ years, we’ve been helping signage companies just like yours.

Let us introduce 46C to you or suggest other ways to make your business more efficient and effective.

Time for rapid countertops

Written by Christopher Richmann on December 5, 2022. Posted in Adhesives, Countertop, Industrial, Industrial supplies, Uncategorized. Leave a Comment

Using the best products and materials for your manufacturing operation is imperative. Your tools, equipment, and materials need to meet your high standards, which is why we keep a full inventory of products from Integra Adhesives, a leader in glues and materials for various surfaces, including countertops.

Integra Adhesives’ (Integra) Surface Bonder Rapid is one of the top options for anyone who manufactures products that will be exposed to cold temperatures. With winter around the corner, you can create high-quality, reliable products with Surface Bonder Rapid from Integra! (And you can do it fast!)

About the Surface Bonder Rapid

Surface Bonder Rapid is a specialty adhesive designed for faster production output. It dries faster —without sacrificing strength — reducing wait time and significantly increasing productivity. That’s great if you’re a high-volume manufacturer who needs things done quickly. Because this adhesive is specifically designed to cure in half the time of other products, your fabrication efforts can continue with peak efficiency.

Rapid can be used in many situations, but it’s ideal for mitered edges, deck seams, and vertical applications. It’s no drip. With a high strength, it gives better performance to thinner sheets and can be counted on to create long-lasting surfaces.

Various materials can be fabricated with Surface Bonder Rapid, including:

Natural stone
Quartz
Compact ceramics
Porcelain

Surface Bonder Rapid has a working time of 4 to 8 minutes and a fixture time of 10 to 16 minutes, so your team can apply the adhesive and start working on the material faster than ever.

To meet your specific needs, Surface Bonder Rapid is available in a variety of colors, including shades of gray, brown, white, and black to match every application. Integra has a lab that combines advanced technology and practical knowledge to create color matching that is unsurpassed in the industry. But you don’t need to call their lab to get color information. You can use their app or contact us!

Comparing Rapid to other surface bonder products

We know selecting a specific surface bonder can be tricky. It’s why we developed a comparison chart, so you can select the best Integra Adhesives product for the job. Use this chart from the technical specs and know which product is best for which substrate (stone, engineered stone, porcelain, marble, etc.) and job.

Compare Integra Adhesives Glues

Your source for Integra Adhesives

Integra has a full line of top-quality adhesives, but they do not sell directly to customers. To get their products (which are in high demand), you need to work with a preferred vendor. That’s Elevated.

We’re proud to be one of the leading vendors for Integra Adhesives, with more than 4,000 tubes of Integra products available in warehouses across the nation. We can offer two-day shipping to most locations and have over 100 colors in stock. Plus, we can break a case for those smaller jobs. Our service is unparalleled with people committed to seeing your business succeed. And we carry all lines of surface bonders as well as a range of other countertop products such as caulks and polishers.

To improve your manufacturing and fabrication process, contact us. We have a staff of industry experts, ensuring you get the right materials to increase productivity while reducing costs.