Thermoplastics

The SCIGRIP range of MMAs are highly effective when joining thermoplastic materials, including ABS, polycarbonate and GRP, which are widely used in the automotive, transportation, electronics, construction and consumer goods industries where versatility, weight saving and cost efficiency are paramount.

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Why Thermoplastics?

Thermoplastics are increasingly specified across industries due to their recyclability, ease of forming and excellent strength-to-weight ratio.

Bonding thermoplastics with high-performance adhesives removes the need for mechanical fasteners and solvent-based joining methods, enabling cleaner, stronger and more flexible assemblies.

As sustainability targets drive material selection, the ability to bond thermoplastics reliably and efficiently is becoming an essential part of modern manufacturing.

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Benefits of using SCIGRIP MMAs on Thermoplastics

Dissimilar material bonding

Bond a wide range of thermoplastics to each other or to metals and composites, maintaining structural performance across mixed material assemblies.

Improved aesthetics

Achieve smooth, clean bond lines with no surface distortion, heat damage or read-through, reducing post-finishing requirements.

Durability

Excellent resistance to fatigue, impact, temperature cycling and environmental exposure, ensuring long-term bond integrity in demanding applications.

Design freedom

Accommodate varying bond line thicknesses and complex part geometries without the constraints of welding or mechanical fixing, supporting innovative and lightweight design solutions.

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SG46C

Low VOC Acrylic Adhesive

Working time: 15 min

PMMA + Acrylic (Lucite, PlexiGlass, etc)
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SG600 series

MMA | Plastic Bonder

Working time: 4-6 / 8-12 min

Polycarbonate PVC + UPVC Stainless Steel Coated Metal Vinyl Ester FRP UPR FRP ABS - Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Epoxy FRP Aluminum Carbon Fiber Cold Rolled Steel PMMA + Acrylic (Lucite, PlexiGlass, etc)
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SG42

Low VOC Acrylic Adhesive

Working time: 15 min

PVC + UPVC Vinyl Ester FRP ABS - Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene PMMA + Acrylic (Lucite, PlexiGlass, etc) Polycarbonate
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MP100

Metal Primer

Working time: 5-10 min

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SG200 series

MMA | Smaller Structures

Working time: 8-12 / 17-22 / 35-47 min

ABS - Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Carbon Fiber PMMA + Acrylic (Lucite, PlexiGlass, etc)
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SCIGRIP adhesives are trusted in a wide variety of applications, including

White articulated lorry on a country road
Interior panels, dashboard assembly, trim bonding, window frames, roof linings, cab components, exterior body panels
Motor yacht cruising at speed on open water
Deck fittings, console assembly, interior panels, storage compartments, hull liners, hatches and covers
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Cladding panels, roofline products, window and door frames, modular components, interior fittings, signage structures
Motorway traffic at dusk with light trails
Bumper assemblies, interior trim, door panels, instrument panels, lighting housings, underbody components
Combine harvester cutting a field of wheat
Cab interior panels, dashboard assembly, trim and cover bonding, equipment housings, window frames, floor panels
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Enclosures, equipment housings, point of sale displays, sports and leisure equipment, white goods components

SCIGRIP MMAs are engineered to bond effectively with

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
Polycarbonate (PC)
Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP)
Polyester (PET/PBT)
Acrylic (PMMA)
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
Nylon (Polyamide)
Polypropylene (PP) – with surface preparation

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