Our technology

MMA technology

Strong focus to ensure specialized and custom formulations

The SCIGRIP® MMA structural adhesive range offers a unique combination of chemistries that tackle the main challenges for adhesives

The technology

SCIGRIP’s unique patented MMA technology makes new adhesive properties possible that were previously outside the scope of traditional formulations. SCIGRIP has a strong research and development team focused in working in true partnership with our customers.

SCIGRIP’s technical team will work hand in hand with you to solve complex application problems, offer new custom-made solutions and finally test our product with your process. We will address the need for solutions for new application processes, new substrates and assembly performance as well as improving customer productivity.

Diagram of the SCIGRIP methacrylate adhesive technology chain

MMA technology

SCIGRIP offers two MMA formulations – the established 1:1 range and the newer 10:1 range

Load and displacement graph comparing MMA, epoxy and polyurethane adhesives

SCIGRIP advanced MMA technology bridges the gap between epoxies and polyurethane providing all the benefits of toughness, fatigue resistance and high peel strength while maintaining the highest lap shear performance.

The graph shows MMA with high strength and good flexibility.

Graph of adhesive temperature over time, showing working time and fixture time

The unique advantage of SCIGRIP MMAs is their ability to cure and reach their full strength at room temperature, as a result of the exothermic reaction by which they are formed.

Graph of adhesive cure temperature over time at different ambient temperatures

SCIGRIP MMAs offer working times of 2 to 90 minutes and fixture times of between 6 minutes to 4 hours – simply by changing the activator.

The application time can then be micro-adjusted by changing the ratio of components to optimize productivity on warm or cool days.

Advantages of MMA vs Rivets/Bolts

Uniform distribution of stress over the bond area
The bonded joint remains flexible to allow movements and reduce noise
Eliminate damage to the structure
Good fatigue resistance
Sealing and bonding in one step
Bolts, screws and rivets can become loose, fatigue and break
Diagram comparing stress distribution in a bonded joint and a bolted joint
Diagram of a rivet, screw, bolt and nut fixing through panels

Advantages of MMA vs Welding

Does not blemish the surface of the substrate
Little to no post process finishing required
Enables joining of a wide variety of materials
Even distribution of stress; not concentrated at bonding sites
Labor savings due to less skill level required
Lighter weight
Prevents corrosion
Technician loading bonded test strips into a laboratory test chamber

Safety when handling adhesives

Like all adhesives, IPS Adhesives products do present health risks when used improperly

  • We recommend workplace safety protocols to manage risks to worker health during use

MMA Adhesive Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Safety glasses
  • Chemical-resistant gloves

Environment

  • Store product in a tightly closed container
  • Dispense adhesive in a well-ventilated area; Do not
    dispense in small, tight areas
  • Train staff about proper handling, chemical hazards
    and emergency responses
  • Dispose of materials or solid residues at an
    authorized site