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- Manufacturer: Bostik, Inc.
- Product Line: Bostik MRO Adhesives
- Product: Born2Bond™ Retaining Adhesives
- Industries: Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
Born2Bond™ RA-38
Born2Bond™ RA-38 is a high-performance retaining adhesive designed for securely bonding cylindrical components - offering excellent strength and durability, filling gaps between mechanical parts up to 0.2 mm to prevent movement or rotation.
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Physical state: Liquid
Color: Green
Temperature use range: −55°C to180°C
Viscosity (Brookfield, Sp3 @ 20 rpm @ 25°C): 2000–3000 mPa·s
Specific gravity: 1.08
Fixture time @ 20°C: <10 min
Fixture time with activator @ 20°C: <5 min
Full cure @ 20°C: 24 hrs
- Manufacturer: Bostik, Inc.
- Product Line: Bostik MRO Adhesives
- Product: Born2Bond™ Retaining Adhesives
- Industries: Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
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Overview
Born2Bond™ RA-38 retaining adhesive is an advanced adhesive solution designed for bonding cylindrical components with superior reliability. This anaerobic adhesive is recommended for use in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing, where secure and long-lasting assembly is crucial.
Born2Bond™ RA-38 provides exceptional resistance, sealing all metal joints to eliminate the risk of fretting corrosion and damage to metal surfaces. It provides 100% surface-to-surface contact, creating a strong mechanical bond that prevents movement or rotational forces that may weaken assemblies. It also exhibits excellent resistance to chemical structures and extreme temperatures ranging from −55°C to 180°C, making it appropriate for demanding applications.
Specifications
Physical state: Liquid
Color: Green
Temperature use range: −55°C to180°C
Viscosity (Brookfield, Sp3 @ 20 rpm @ 25°C): 2000–3000 mPa·s
Specific gravity: 1.08
Fixture time @ 20°C: <10 min
Fixture time with activator @ 20°C: <5 min
Full cure @ 20°C: 24 hrs
Features & Benefits
- Single-component anaerobic adhesive
- Cost-effective
- Adaptable solution
- Eliminates fretting corrosion
- 100% surface-to-surface contact
- Withstands vibration, shock, and chemical substances
- Medium viscosity
- High strength
- High power transmission
- Resistance to dynamic loads
- Fills gaps up to 0.2 mm
- Suitable for active and passive metals
- Cures in the presence of metal ions
Problems Solved
Damage from corrosion, vibration, and shock
Loosening and leakage from vibration
Applications
Sealing metal joints
Retaining cylindrical parts
Gear manufacturing
Driveshafts
Machine engineering
Conveyor belts
Bearing assembly
Centrifuges
Turbines
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