Instant Adhesives are fast-curing adhesives that bond materials instantly or within seconds upon contact. They are also known as cyanoacrylate adhesives or super glues. These adhesives work by reacting with moisture on the surfaces being bonded, creating a strong and durable connection.

Key Features of Instant Adhesives:

✅ Fast Bonding – Bonds materials within seconds to minutes.
✅ Strong Adhesion – Creates a durable and permanent bond.
✅ Versatile – Works on plastics, metals, rubber, wood, ceramics, and more.
✅ Single Component – No need for mixing; easy to apply.
✅ Gap Filling – Some formulations can fill small gaps or porous surfaces.

Common Applications:

🔹 Automotive Repairs – Fixing small parts like rubber seals and plastic trims.
🔹 Electronics – Bonding circuit board components and plastic casings.
🔹 Household Repairs – Fixing broken objects like ceramics, furniture, and toys.
🔹 Medical Uses – Used in surgical procedures as a skin adhesive.

LOCTITE instant adhesives:

1. LOCTITE 406

   • Applications: Rubber, Plastic, Wood, Metal, Leather
   • Viscosity: Low to Medium
   • Fixture Time: 10 to 60 seconds
   • Key Features: General-purpose, fast handling
   • Color: Colorless transparent
   • Pack Size: 0.5 G

2. LOCTITE 401

   • Applications: Rubber, Plastic, Wood, Metal, Ceramics
   • Viscosity: General-purpose
   • Max. Gap Size: < 0.15mm
   • Fixture Time: 3 to 10 seconds
   • Service Temperature: -40°C to +120°C
   • Color: Colorless transparent
   • Pack Size: 20 G

3. LOCTITE 4090

   • Applications: Metal, Plastic, Rubber
   • Key Features: High moisture, chemical, temperature (up to 150°C), and impact resistance. Non-flammable and non-corrosive.
   • Fixture Time: Fast, 3-5 minutes
   • Pack Size: 50 G

4. LOCTITE 4070

   • Applications: Metal, Plastic, Rubber
   • Key Features: 2-component, cyanoacrylate/acrylic hybrid adhesive, fast fixturing, gap-filling up to 5 mm.
   • Temperature Resistance: -40 to +100°C
   • Pack Size: 11 G