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Born2Bond™ GA-18
Born2Bond™ GA-18 is a single-component gasketing adhesive that offers exceptional sealing properties and bonding strength, making it a suitable alternative to conventional preformed gaskets on metal flanges.
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- Manufacturer: Bostik, Inc.
- Product Line: Bostik MRO Adhesives
- Product: Born2Bond™ Gasketing Adhesives
- Industries: Adhesives | Facility Infrastructure | Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul | Transportation
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
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Overview
Born2Bond™ GA-18 is a highly reliable gasketing adhesive specifically designed for industrial applications. This adhesive offers exceptional sealing and bonding properties, making it an ideal choice for creating long-lasting seals in demanding environments. This single-component adhesive is typically formulated with silicone or modified silicone, ensuring excellent adhesion and sealing performance.
Born2Bond™ GA-18 cures to form a durable seal capable of resisting damage from a range of contaminants, including water, oils, fuels, and other chemicals. This makes it suitable for applications where reliable sealing and protection against harsh substances are critical. Born2Bond™ GA-18 also exhibits excellent resistance to shock, vibration, and high temperatures up to 150°C in demanding environments.
Specifications
Physical state: Liquid
Appearance: Paste
Product Type: Anaerobic Gasketing Adhesive
Color: Red
Temperature range: -55°C–150°C
Viscosity [Brookfield: Sp7 @ 20rpm @ 25°C]: 200.000–800.000
Specific gravity: 1.13
Fixture time @ 20°C: Up to 12h
Fixture time with Activator* @ 20°C: <2h
Full cure @ 20°C: 12h
Primary Chemistry: Anaerobic Acrylic Adhesive
Features & Benefits
- Anaerobic gasketing adhesive
- High viscosity
- Single-component
- Cost-effective alternative to conventional pre-formed gaskets
- Flexible
- Durable
- Instant low-pressure seal
- Withstands temperatures up to 150°C
- Resistant to wear and tear
- Prevents loosening and leakage of parts from vibration and short
- Medium strength
- Outstanding fatigue strength
- Corrosion prevention
- Prevents sagging and micro-movement
- Higher power transmission
- Suitable or active and passive metals
- Excellent exposure to oils, solvents, and water
- Excellent stress distribution
- Acceptable as a thread-locking compound in and around food processing areas
- Do not require any 'bedding-in'
Problems Solved
Fatigue, sagging, and micro-movement of seal Damage from corrosion, vibration, and shock Poor temperature resistance of adhesive causing a reduction in strength Poor resistance to contaminants
Applications
Born2Bond™ GA-10 gasketing adhesive is specially designed to seal: - Engines and powertrains - Pumps and compressors - Storage of liquids and gas - Gearboxes and transmission Born2Bond™ GA-10 can be used during installation or for preventative maintenance. It is recommended for use on rigid iron, steel, and aluminum flanges.
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- Valves, Packings, Seals & O-Rings
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Facility Infrastructure
Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul
- Energy Generation & Utility
- Facility Infrastructure
- General Industrial
- Heavy Industry
- Metal Processing & Fabrication
- Oil & Gas
- Pulp & Paper
- Transportation
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