Can Polycarbonate membrane be bonded with adhesives?
A. Polycarbonate membranes can be adhesive bonded to each other or to other plastics, metals, glass or wood using commercially available one component, two component and pressure adhesives. Selection depends on your application. Several examples of acceptable adhesives are shown in the table below. Adhesive Bonding System Setting Time(hrs.) Adhesion Quality Service Range (°F) Color One Part System Eastman 910 2-24 Excellent 70 to 212 Clear GE RTV-102 2-24 Excellent -75 to 350 White Terrel Corporation – 10×104 Instantaneous Excellent 32 to 175 Dark Gold 3M Industrial Adhesive – 4475 24 Good to 180 Clear 3M Industrial Adhesive – 847 24 Excellent to 180 Brown 3M Industrial Adhesive – 826 24 Fair to 250 Light Amber B.F. Goodrich – A1247B 24 Fair — — Two Part System Epon 828 & C.A.D. 2-48 Excellent -40 to 250 Clear Epon 834 & C.A.Z.
