Dual-Component Adhesive delivers primerless adhesion.
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Suited for automated industrial assembly, room-temperature-cure adhesive system is comprised of RTV210A component and either RTV213B for tack-free cure under 30 min and black color, RTV210B for cure under 30 min and gray color, or RTV223B for cure under 9 min and dark gray color. System adheres to substrates such as plastics, steel, aluminum, fiberglass, and Formica. Lap shear testing with these substrates resulted in 100% cohesive failure with average over 80 psi force.
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GE's New RTV200 Series Two-Component Adhesives Boost Productivity with Very Rapid Cure and Primerless Adhesion
WILTON, CONN. - Oct. 26, 2005 - GE - Advanced Materials, Silicones has introduced a new family of two-component, room-temperature-cure adhesives that offer higher productivity in automated industrial assembly thanks to exceptionally fast cure times - as little as nine minutes to tack-free - and primerless adhesion to a variety of substrates. By accelerating cure rates and eliminating the need for a primer, GE's RTV200 adhesives can enable higher throughput vs. one-component systems. In comparison to addition-cure systems that require heating, room temperature curing offered by the new GE adhesives saves energy costs. Further, manufacturers can finely adjust cure speeds by choosing one of three B components and varying the A:B ratio of materials.
"GE has created this new family of condensation-cure adhesives to expand our offering and give industrial assemblers even more choices," said Robert Benson, RTV marketing manager, GE - Advanced Materials, Silicones. "These adhesives can provide significant productivity gains and cheaper assembly than double-sided tape in terms of faster cycle times that drive higher throughput. Plus, they offer tremendous versatility in substrate choice. We believe our RTV200 series has the potential to translate into measurable bottom-line benefits for customers."
The flexible new system comprises the RTV210A component and any of the following B components, which can be selected based on desired speed and color:
- RTV213B for fast cure of <30 minutes tack-free time and black color
- RTV210B for fast cure of <30 minutes tack-free time and gray color
- RTV223B for very fast cure of <9 minutes tack-free time and dark gray color
The new GE adhesives provide very aggressive adhesion to many different substrates, including plastics such as GE's Lexan*, Noryl*, and Cycoloy* resins, various types of steel and aluminum, fiberglass, and Formica. Lap shear testing with these substrates resulted in 100-percent cohesive failure with an average over 80 psi force. Applications for the RTV200 adhesives range from automotive component assembly to the manufacture of sporting goods.
RTV210A can be stored at room temperature for one year; the B components can be stored for six months at 0 F/-18 C or for two months at 32 F/0 C.
About GE - Advanced Materials
The Advanced Materials business of General Electric Company is part of the Industrial business group and is headquartered in Wilton, Conn. Comprised of Silicones and Quartz, GE - Advanced Materials is a global leader in providing a range of high-technology materials solutions. The GE - Advanced Materials, Silicones' portfolio includes silicone-based products and technology platforms, silanes, sealants and adhesives. The Quartz portfolio includes high-purity fused quartz and ceramics materials. These materials solutions are used as catalysts for innovation in hundreds of consumer and industrial applications ranging from car engines to biomedical devices to integrated circuits. Markets served include aerospace, agriculture, appliances, automotive, construction, electronics, furniture and furnishings, healthcare, home care, industrial, lighting, packaging, personal care, plastics, semiconductor, telecommunications, tire, transportation, and water purification. As a Worldwide Partner of the Olympic Games, GE is the exclusive provider of a wide range of innovative products and services that are integral to a successful Games. Experience more at http://www.ge.com/advancedmaterials.
* Lexan, Noryl, and Cycoloy are trademarks of General Electric Company.
Contacts
The Americas
Amelia Burkhart
GE - Advanced Materials, Silicones,
Wilton, Conn.
Tel: +1-203-761-1934
E-Mail: amelia.burkhart@ge.com
Europe
Robert Scheib
GE Bayer Silicones, Leverkusen, Germany
Tel: +49 2143040532
E-Mail: Robert.Scheib@ge.com
Asia
Junko Tsuda
GE Toshiba Silicones, Tokyo, Japan
Tel: +81 3 5772 5345
E-Mail: junko.tsuda@ge.com
