In the life of a modern person there are many different rubber products. This material has a lot of advantages - it is elastic, waterproof, resistant to atmospheric influences. Meanwhile, it is prone to deep scratches and cuts. For this reason, rubber glue is very much in demand among buyers. It is important that the purchased composition has the necessary properties. The buyer must know that he will not let you down at the most crucial moment.
It should be noted that today the construction market has a fairly extensive range of materials for rubber repair. The main properties of such products directly depend on their purpose, so you should not assume that any rubber adhesive is universal. This is not true. Due to the inappropriate use of the adhesive, the result of the work may disappoint you - it will be very different from what the manufacturer stated in the instructions. Therefore, rubber adhesive should be chosen very carefully.
Types of rubber adhesive
These adhesivesdivided according to their purpose - industrial and domestic. It is clear that industrial glue is used in production, produced in large volumes, and applied using special equipment. Such a composition is not sold in retail stores, since it is designed for bulk orders. This includes rubber glue 88, 88H, 88CA.
Such compositions are used in construction during the installation of sealing and finishing materials, in the automotive industry for gluing rubber products, in the furniture and footwear industries. This product is suitable not only for bonding rubber products, but also for bonding rubber with metal, cardboard, plastic or wood.
As a rule, when working with rubber, textiles, cardboard, leather, paper, resin adhesives are used. These are viscous solutions based on vegetable resins in water or organic solvents. Such compounds are called rubber and gum adhesives.
Rubber glue is a 5-7% solution of natural rubber in pure gasoline. Today, it is often replaced by synthetic rubber compounds. The most famous and popular representative of such mixtures is 88CA. It is a colloidal solution of rubber and phenol-formaldehyde resin mixed with nefras and ethyl acetate. It is used for bonding rubber and concrete, glass, wood. This glue is great for mounting linoleum on concrete or wood, gluing foam and foam rubber together. The product is equally effective for gluing them to concrete or wood. This glue is also suitable for working with textile materials and leather,for shoe repair.
Characteristics of glue 88 SA:
- glue is completely waterproof, does not break down from moisture;
- does not create toxic compounds with air;
- does not collapse at temperatures from -500 to +700 degrees;
- does not violate the surface of products, does not interact with them;
- does not cause corrosion of metals, protects wood from decay and parasites, provides waterproof properties to cardboard.
The price of the product is 230 rubles (liter).
Rubber adhesive 4508
Another rubber-based adhesive is 4508. It also has excellent water resistance, joint flexibility and high tack. Such a composition is used in the textile industry, in the manufacture of various rubber products, special protection suits, rubberized fabrics. Increased elasticity allows it to be successfully used in the repair of PVC boats, leather goods, fishing suits.
This is a two-component composition, so it needs to be prepared before use. The glue burns well, so it is necessary to protect it from sources of open flame. The price of the product is 160 rubles for 200 ml.
Rubber adhesive Grade A
Now we will introduce you rubber glue made from natural rubber, which is one of the most common in everyday life. The composition of brand A is used to repair the cameras of cars, the connection of rubber with paper and cardboard, leather products. This product is very easy to operate, has good technical characteristics and affordable price. Glue dries quicklyand perfectly holds the connection for a long time. The price is 135 rubles per kilogram.
Boat Repair Glue
Despite the fact that modern boats (inflatable) guarantee reliability and safety in use, sooner or later they will still need repairs. In our article, we will consider some types of adhesives that are currently on the Russian market. Good reviews get:
- "Rogneda" is an inexpensive rubber glue, the price of which ranges from 275 to 320 rubles per 900 ml;
- "Super-NN" (690 rubles per 1 liter) in combination with the additive "Izur-021".
Fishermen are satisfied with the quality of mixtures working on the principle of cold welding, especially for sanitary compositions of this type. These include glue for boats GRIFFON UNI-100 or Tangit PVC-U.
Composition "Loctite Super Fast" sets very quickly. With its help, in five to seven minutes it is quite possible to repair the boat in field conditions. However, this product has a drawback - fast bonding, as a rule, is characterized by an uneven connection over the entire area. Price - 91 rubles. (15g).
Russian Moment-gel and Moment-crystal adhesives have proved themselves well in boat repair (especially when the composition is heated). These are quite popular compounds that can be purchased at any hardware store.
How is the glue applied?
Before gluing, the surface must be degreased and cleaned of dirt. You can use acetone. He will not only helpclean, but also slightly soften the structure of the rubber (though not for long). Gluing is best done in several stages.
You definitely need a primer layer, which will allow the glue to grab better. In addition, to improve the quality of work, it is advisable to use technical hair dryers. With their use, the connection warms up (up to a temperature of 60 degrees). Never use open flames for this.
To smooth wrinkles and squeeze out air bubbles, a heavy and dense roller will do. It is better to press the joints at the time of gluing with some heavy object.
Rubber adhesive "Radikal"
Many fishing enthusiasts recommend using this flexible and durable glue. It withstands very high pressure and heavy load. "Radical" tolerates low air temperatures well, behaves well even in sea water. This glue is indispensable for the repair of kayaks and rubber boats. Its price is 60 rubles (50 ml).
Gummi Glue
This is a natural rubber compound. It provides water resistance of any rubber and inflatable products - kayaks, boats, bicycle and car cameras, leather goods. Product price - 60 rubles (50 ml)
Glue "Moment"
This glue is well known to many Russians. Moreover, if you ask about what is the best rubber glue, many will answer that it is "Moment". This is the most famous and most common composition in our country, which has been in constant demand for many years. This adhesive can be used to joinalmost any material.
Rubber glue "Moment" is intended for gluing foamed and hard rubber. In addition, it reliably bonds rubber to other materials: rigid PVC, concrete, wood, cardboard, metal. The product provides very high strength, reliability, elasticity, water resistance and durability of the adhesive bond.
It is suitable for any home renovation. Nevertheless, it is necessary to say about the disadvantage (the only one) - the glue dries quickly, so the tube can be considered disposable. If you do not use it completely, the rest will certainly dry out. A 125 ml tube will cost about 102 rubles.
For crumb rubber
Modern rubber crumb coatings, which are made using seamless technology or assembled from tiles, paving stones, as well as shredded rubber sheets, have proven themselves as durable and reliable options for forming the top layer on sports and playgrounds, paths.
The reliability and quality of such a coating is determined not only by the properties of the rubber itself, but also by the quality of the binders used in the manufacture of tiles, paving stones or mats, as well as laying them on the surface. There are two types of rubber coating adhesive:
- rubber-bitumen mastic;
- polyurethane adhesive.
The last option is a homogeneous liquid composition. It is colorless or with a whitish tinge. Suchproducts have different degrees of viscosity. Polyurethane adhesive for crumb rubber is produced in two versions: one-component and two-component.
GOST on guard of quality
Today, the production of glue is carried out in factories using high-precision equipment. The composition of the product includes complex inorganic and organic elements. They are processed using modern technologies, which makes it possible to obtain high-quality rubber adhesive. GOST 2199-78 provides and registers the technical characteristics, composition, and safety standards of the product.
In addition, it establishes ranges for important parameters and values that all manufacturers operating in Russia must comply with. Products that do not meet at least one standard are not allowed for official sale. Therefore, do not hesitate to ask the seller for permission to conduct trading activities and a certificate of quality.
