Power Adhesives has recently launched a new bonding system that allows manufacturers of pre-cast concrete structures to pour the concrete into the mould faster, more safely and with a reduction in cost.

Current Process : Time-Consuming
Structural pre-cast concrete is used more and more in the production of building components these days. Examples include pre-formed garages, exterior cladding, stadium seating, elevator shafts, pipes and septic tanks to name just a few. During the construction process, structural and architectural elements such as weld plates, wood, plastic and foam reveals, foam knock-outs, electrical boxes and so on, need to be laid out and positioned in the moulds, prior to pouring in the concrete. These parts are usually held in place with double sided tape, solvent based contact adhesives, silicones, bolts or nails.

New Process Faster, Lower Cost and Safer
Power Adhesives has developed a new bonding system that speeds up the process, reduces cost, is easier to work with and eliminates solvents from the factory. The TECBOND adhesive is a hot melt cartridge that is applied to the component using a special TEC industrial glue gun. The molten adhesive can be sprayed or applied as a bead or dot, it bonds almost immediately and is easily cleaned from the form after use without staining.

No Primer But Superior Stength
What's more, a special TECBOND adhesive will even bond when applied over form oils and requires no primer. These adhesives have been designed to give superior shear strength to prevent elements moving in the mould as the concrete is flowing.

Power Adhesives claims that its new adhesive system is helping companies globally utilize new materials, set forms faster and produce parts less expensively. Further details can be obtained by calling 01268 885800 or visiting the company's brand new website at www.poweradhesives.com