Bostik Born2Bond Flex
At a glance
- High elongation (200%)
- Cyanoacrylate glue (instant glue)
- Low-odour and transparent
Product description
Bostik Born2Bond Flex is a flexible, elastic and low-odour adhesive with exceptional bonding performance on a wide range of materials and surfaces. Once cured, it forms a polymer with over 200% elongation. The adhesive has a working time of up to six minutes and is suitable for filling larger gaps, providing instant adhesion to plastics, wood and metal, as well as to porous and irregular surfaces.
Benefits of Born2Bond Flex
- Fast curing.
- Elongation > 200%.
- Low odour and transparent.
- Suitable for a wide range of materials.
Applications
Born2Bond Flex adheres to many materials and is suitable for a wide range of applications, including:
- Bonding leather in luxury garments.
- Repairing seals.
- Elastic sealing of seams and joints.
- Bonding flooring and panels.
- Bonding glass to rubber.
Directions for use
Born2Bond Flex is easy to use. Follow the instructions below:
- Before applying Born2Bond Flex, ensure the surface is clean, dry and grease-free.
- To use, component A and component B must be mixed. The product can be applied directly from the syringe using the supplied plunger and dispensed through the recommended mixing nozzle.
- Hold the syringe upright and insert the plunger. While keeping the syringe upright, remove the cap, attach the mixing nozzle, and dispense the adhesive until any bubbles in the smaller chamber have been removed.
- Dispense a small test amount on a piece of paper to ensure both components are sufficiently mixed.
- Apply the mixed adhesive to one of the bonding surfaces.
- Parts should be assembled immediately after the mixed adhesive has been applied.
- Bonds should be held in place by fixing or clamping until the adhesive has cured. Prevent assembled parts from moving during curing.
- The bond should be allowed to develop to full strength before being subjected to load (typically 24 hours).
Specifications
Packaging: 10 g, 50 g
Colour: transparent
Mixing nozzles: 5 included
Gap filling capacity: up to 1 cm
Base technology: methoxyethyl cyanoacrylate
Open time: 6-10 minutes
Fixture time: approx. 60 seconds
Service temperature range: -40°C to +60°C
Linear shrinkage: 9.2 %
Shelf life: 12 months when stored in the original packaging at 2°C to 8°C
*An LS50-4 application gun is required for the 50 g pack.
Product properties
The key technical properties clearly listed in one place.
- Article number
- LIJ001524
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Adhesive type describes the family of adhesive or sealant, such as epoxy adhesive, (methyl)methacrylate adhesive, polyurethane adhesive or polymer sealant. Its chemistry affects processing, curing, flexibility and adhesion. Products of the same type may still differ, so check the suitable substrates and application instructions.
- Acrylaatlijm
- Colour
- Transparant
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Gap-filling capability describes how wide a gap or joint an adhesive or sealant can bridge, usually in millimetres (mm). The stated maximum is not necessarily the recommended adhesive layer thickness: a narrower joint may be needed to achieve good bond strength.
- 10 mm
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Open time is the period during which an applied adhesive, sealant or mortar can still be assembled, positioned or adjusted. It is usually given in minutes under specified conditions, often around 20 or 23 °C. Open time generally starts at application and may differ from the working time after mixing.
- 6-10 minutes
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Heat resistance describes the temperature a material can withstand after correct processing and curing, usually expressed in degrees Celsius (°C). Continuous exposure is different from a brief temperature peak, and mechanical loading may also affect the limit. Heat resistance is not the same as the temperature at which the product can be applied.
- -40 to 60 °C
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The chemical base describes the chemistry of an adhesive, sealant, resin or coating, such as epoxy, polyester, polyurethane, (methyl)methacrylate or a hybrid polymer. It affects curing, flexibility and adhesion. Products with the same chemical base are not necessarily suitable for the same applications.
- Methoxyethyl cyanoacrylate
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The period for which an unopened product remains usable under the specified storage conditions. Check whether the period starts from the manufacturing date or another date. Shelf life may be shorter after opening, especially for products sensitive to air or moisture.
- 12 months
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Curing time is the period a product needs to reach a specified stage of cure. It is usually given in hours or days, often at a reference temperature such as 20 °C. A product may be tack-free or safe to handle before reaching its full mechanical and chemical resistance. Film thickness and mixed quantity may also affect the time.
- 1 minute
- Net contents
- 10 g, 50 g