For over 50 years, Pliogrip™ structural adhesives have offered reliable bonding solutions to materials commonly used in composite and dissimilar material bonding:
Pliogrip™
Structural Bonding Adhesives
Pliogrip acrylic adhesives are designed for bonding FRP composites in marine, wind transportation and general assembly applications. They can bond to dirty, oily surfaces and offer performance advantages due to their ability to adhere to a wide range of substrates metals and composite materials with little to no surface preparation. These products provide fast initial strength at room temperature and are ideal for uncoated metal substrates.
Pliogrip™ Acrylic Adhesives
• Fiber reinforced plastic (FRP)
• Carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP)
• Thermoplastic polyolefins (TPO)
• Polyamide
• Metal (steel or aluminum)
Available in acrylic, polyurethane and epoxy technologies, find out how Pliogrip adhesives are the right choice for your needs.
Features & Benefits
Little to no surface preparation
Simplifies production steps
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High strength bonding
Removes need for mechanical fasteners
Low bond line read-through
Minimizes surface distortion
Fast room-temperature cure
Eliminates oven or special equipment needs
Compatible Materials
Fiber reinforced plastic
(FRP)
Carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP)
Metal
(steel or aluminum)
Used for bonding composite materials and coated metals in automotive, truck, marine, farm equipment and recreational vehicle applications, Pliogrip polyurethane adhesives meet or exceed certain OEM safety requirements. These two-part, 100% solids and reactive systems offer excellent chemical and moisture resistance when cured. They work well for processes that require fast strength build and short fixture time and can help streamline operations.
Pliogrip™ Polyurethane Adhesives
Features & Benefits
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Excellent impact resistance
High sag resistance
Imperceptible shrinkage
Wide range of fixture times
Improves durability
Enables precision bonding capabilities
Enhances dimensional stability
Provides variety of processing options
Compatible Materials
Fiber reinforced plastic
(FRP)
With Pretreatment
With Only
Coated Materials
Excellent heat acceleration
Increases productivity for various assemblies
• Sheet Molding Compound (SMC)
• Carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP)
• Polyamide
• Thermoplastic polyolefins (TPO)
• Polypropylene (PP)
• Metal (steel or aluminum)
Little to no surface preparation
High strength bonding
Low bond line read-through
Fast room-temperature cure
Excellent impact resistance
High sag resistance
Imperceptible shrinkage
Wide range of fixture times
Excellent heat acceleration
Pliogrip epoxy adhesives are engineered to meet specific high heat and design requirements for the structural assembly of composite or metal substrates. Made of 100% solids, these two-part, reactive epoxy technologies provide durable bonds on assembled parts.
Pliogrip™ Epoxy Adhesives
Features & Benefits
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High temperature paint baking
Bare metal bonding
Superior chemical resistance
Toughened formulation
Endures e-coat processes up to 410°F (210°C)
Eliminates protective coating need
Resists chemical exposure in various applications
Strong impact resistance
Compatible Materials
Fiber reinforced plastic
(FRP)
• Sheet Molding Compound (SMC)
• Carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP)
• Resin transfer molding (RTM)
BARE OR COATED METALS
• Steel or aluminum
WITH PreTREATMENT
• Thermoplastic polyolefins (TPO)
• Polypropylene (PP)
High temperature paint baking
Bare metal bonding
Superior chemical resistance
Toughened formulation
Use the flow chart to determine your specific application needs and find out learn what solutions are recommended most
Product Selector
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP)
Polyurethane
Recommended technologies:
Substrate: Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Composite
Recommended Technologies: Acrylic, Polyurethane and Epoxy
Why:
• Fast heat cure response
• Minimized surface preparation
• Superior chemical resistance
How to choose a specific technology:
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Choose acrylic adhesives for their durability when you don’t have heated fixtures and need high strength building at room temperature.
Choose polyurethane adhesives for their self-leveling capabilities and sag resistance when you need vibration or impact resistance.
Choose epoxy adhesives for their excellent chemical resistance, especially for dissimilar material bonding when you need the part to go through the
e-coat process.
Thermoplastic Polyolefins
(PP/TPO)
Recommended technologies:
Low Modulus Polyurethane
Metal Bonding
(Steel or
Aluminum)
Recommended technologies:
Polyurethane and Epoxy
Learn Why
Learn Why
Learn Why
Why:
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Dissimilar material bonding
Excellent adhesion
Low bond line
read-through
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Low surface energy compatibility
Excellent adhesion
High impact resistance
Why:
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High heat resistance
Fast strength build
Short fixture time
Why:
Learn How to Choose
a Technology
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Choose polyurethane adhesives for their ability to bond dissimilar metal materials, especially when fast strength build and short fixture time are necessary.
Choose epoxy adhesives for their ability to endure e-coat processes up to 410°F (210°C) when you need high temperature paint baking.
How to choose a specific technology:
It is important to consider the substrate performance and processing requirements in your end-use application to ensure you’re choosing the right structural adhesive.
Choosing the Right Pliogrip Structural Adhesive Technology
Bare
Metal
Coated
Metal
Thermoplastic Olefins
(GFPP / TPO)
Polyamide
Sheet Molded Compound (SMC)
Open Mold, RTM Composites
Acrylic,
Epoxy,
Urethane
Urethane, Epoxy
Urethane
Urethane, Acrylic
Urethane, Epoxy
Acrylic, Urethane
1010C acrylic, 5770,
5760,
5730 epoxy, 200 series, 8300 series urethane
77xx / 7400 series,
9100 series, 200 series urethanes, 5770,
5760,
5730 epoxies
200 series
8500,
8300 series urethane, 1010C acrylic
9100 series, 8500 series, 77xx/7400 series urethane, 5500/5560, 5000/5020 epoxy
1010C acrylic, 77xx/7400, 8500 series urethane
Because Bostik’s Pliogrip portfolio is based on acrylic, polyurethane and epoxy technologies, you have the ability to choose which structural adhesive formulation is right for you. You also receive:
Why Work with Bostik
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Technical Support: From start of testing to trial work/product startup, we are with you along the entire process and offer state of the art analytical services for troubleshooting.
Customized Formulations: Our experts develop modified solutions that maintain key performance features and work with your specific processing or application needs.
Sustainable solutions: Our portfolio includes solutions with reduced solvents, helping you increase vehicle lightweighting.
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Contact a Bostik expert today to learn how Pliogrip structural adhesives can enhance your manufacturing needs.
Pliogrip™ Acrylic Adhesives
Pliogrip™ Polyurethane Adhesives
Pliogrip™ Epoxy Adhesives
Choosing the Right Pliogrip Structural Adhesive Technology
Product Selector
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Pliogrip™ Acrylic Adhesives
Pliogrip™ Polyurethane Adhesives
Pliogrip™ Epoxy Adhesives
Choosing the Right Pliogrip Structural Adhesive Technology
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