{"id":34481,"date":"2025-12-16T08:00:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T08:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/?p=34481"},"modified":"2025-12-16T13:55:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T13:55:26","slug":"34481","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/en\/blog\/condat-millenium-calcium-sulfonate-grease-for-steel-mills-2-2-2-2-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Surface treatment: what it is and how it is performed for industrial adhesives"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#f7f7f7&#8243; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;15px&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; 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full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; constrain_group_1=&#8221;yes&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surface treatment<\/span><b> is a fundamental step to achieve a <\/b><b>reliable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>durable bond<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. After the  <\/span><b>surface preparation, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">necessary to remove <\/span><b>contaminants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>residues<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, surface treatment allows for <\/span><b>optimizing the properties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the <\/span><b>surface<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so that <\/span><b>the adhesive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can bond correctly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The appropriate surface treatment varies depending on the <\/span><b>material<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and may include <\/span><b>mechanical processes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>chemical<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>physico-chemical treatments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, detailed for <\/span><b>metals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>plastics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>composites<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other industrial materials. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;34487&#8243; 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text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difference between surface treatment and surface preparation<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The importance of surface treatment<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The different treatable surfaces and their differences<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surface treatment of metals<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surface treatment of plastics and composites<\/span><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><a href=\"#6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thermosets<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><a href=\"#7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thermoplastics<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surface treatment of other industrial materials<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surface treatment and Araldite\u00ae adhesives: what changes in performance<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#10\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dedicated technical support regarding surface treatment<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; 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column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>Difference between surface treatment and surface preparation<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surface preparation<\/span><b> is the first essential step for any <\/b><b>bonding<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and involves the <\/span><b>removal of contaminants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as <\/span><b>oils<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>release agent residues<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>impurities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Some of the methods for surface preparation are:  <\/span><b>degreasing, abrasion, and chemical or physical treatments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surface treatment<\/span><b>, on the other hand, is the subsequent phase and involves specific interventions aimed at <\/b><b>modifying<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>activating the material&#8217;s surface<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, significantly improving its <\/span><b>wettability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>adhesion capacity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the substrate, <\/span><b>surface treatment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may involve <\/span><b>controlled abrasions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>chemical etching<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>plasma treatments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or other targeted surface activation techniques.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221; el_id=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>The importance of surface treatment<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surface treatment is crucial for achieving high performance in bonding.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without dedicated intervention, many <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/guida-prodotto\/adesivi-industriali\/superfici\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">surfaces<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  would not offer the ideal conditions for proper adhesion. Treatment allows for: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">making the surface more <\/span><b>active<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>receptive to the adhesive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>removing inadequate layers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>incompatible<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with bonding;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>creating controlled roughness favorable for anchoring;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> controllata favorevole all\u2019ancoraggio;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">establishing an optimal condition so that the <\/span><b>adhesive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can bond in a <\/span><b>uniform and stable manner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since each material reacts differently, it is essential to adopt the most suitable surface treatment for the type of surface, following specific procedures to achieve a reliable result.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221; el_id=&#8221;3&#8243;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>The different treatable surfaces and their differences<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surface treatments vary based on the material to be bonded. Treatable surfaces include: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/guida-prodotto\/adesivi-industriali\/superfici\/metalli\/\"><b>metal<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and metal alloys;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/guida-prodotto\/adesivi-industriali\/superfici\/plastica\/\"><b>plastics<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><b> thermoplastic materials<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/guida-prodotto\/adesivi-industriali\/superfici\/adesivi-per-compositi\/\"><b>composites<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><b> thermosets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>various industrial materials<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (such as glass, ceramics, rubber, wood, carbon, stone, cement, and other technical materials).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each of these categories requires specific methods, which may include <\/span><b>abrasion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>chemical processes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>surface activations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> depending on the substrate characteristics.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221; el_id=&#8221;4&#8243;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><strong>Surface treatment of metals<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surface treatment methods<\/span><b> for metals vary depending on the type of metal.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wide range of<\/span><b> individual alloys<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (and the variety of surface structures caused by heat treatments) within each group of metals <\/span><b>prevents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of <\/span><b>standardizing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a single pretreatment for each of them. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following treatments are well established, but in some cases, a different pretreatment may prove more effective. This can only be demonstrated through   <\/span><b>comparative tests<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, using materials from the batch of metal components to be bonded and the type of adhesive specified for the job.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;][nectar_video_lightbox link_style=&#8221;play_button_2&#8243; nectar_play_button_color=&#8221;Default-Accent-Color&#8221; image_url=&#8221;34489&#8243; hover_effect=&#8221;defaut&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;small_depth&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;10px&#8221; play_button_size=&#8221;default&#8221; video_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=r_lh9zZZILI&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Substrate<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Preferred pretreatment (state of the art)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Alternative solution<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Notes<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aluminum and non-anodized alloys<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Special treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special pretreatment: chromic or phosphoric acid anodization.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aluminum and anodized \/ unsealed alloys<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chromic or phosphoric acid anodized material exhibits optimal surface properties for bonding immediately after the anodization process is completed. No surface treatment is necessary, but bonding must occur within a few hours of anodization. <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aluminum and hard anodized \/ anodized and sealed alloys<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Special treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special pretreatment: abrasive blasting or etching is required. Untreated metal is not suitable for bonding. Aluminum alloys anodized with standard chromic or sulfuric acid methods and sealed can be bonded after degreasing and light abrasion.  <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cadmium<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Special treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special pretreatment: electrolytic plating with silver or nickel.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cast iron<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copper and copper alloys<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Special treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special pretreatment: etching solution.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chrome<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Special treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special pretreatment: etching solution.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Galvanized surfaces<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gold<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lead<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Special treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special pretreatment: etching solution.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnesium and magnesium alloys<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Special treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special pretreatment: etching solution.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nickel and nickel alloys<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Special treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Etch for 5 seconds in concentrated nitric acid. Rinse with clean cold running water, then with clean hot water and dry with hot air. <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silver<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mild steel<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Special treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special pretreatment: etching solution.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stainless steel<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Special treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special pretreatment: etching solution.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tin<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Titanium and titanium alloys<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Special treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special pretreatment: etching solution.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tungsten and tungsten carbide<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Special treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special pretreatment: etching solution.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zinc and zinc alloys<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply the adhesive immediately after surface preparation.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221; el_id=&#8221;5&#8243;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><strong>Surface treatment of plastics and composites<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common plastic and composite materials that can be bonded are listed in the table below. The type of surface treatment varies based on the material&#8217;s chemical structure and the presence of release agents, typical of molding processes. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;][nectar_video_lightbox link_style=&#8221;play_button_2&#8243; nectar_play_button_color=&#8221;Default-Accent-Color&#8221; image_url=&#8221;34491&#8243; hover_effect=&#8221;defaut&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;small_depth&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;10px&#8221; play_button_size=&#8221;default&#8221; video_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=svElubwvR9s&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221; el_id=&#8221;6&#8243;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h4><strong>Thermosets<\/strong><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<b>Moldings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><b> castings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><b> laminates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and similar can usually be bonded without difficulty. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, to ensure good adhesion strength, all <\/span><b>surface contaminants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (such as release agent residues) must be<\/span><b> removed from the surfaces<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  to be joined before adhesive application. Surfaces must undergo   <\/span><b>abrasion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or be cleaned with an <\/span><b>organic solvent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as <\/span><b>acetone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>methyl ethyl ketone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (MEK) or <\/span><b>isopropanol<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p><b>Abrasion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>sandblasting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>peel ply<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are highly recommended for molded parts, as their surfaces might otherwise repel the adhesive. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;][nectar_video_lightbox link_style=&#8221;play_button_2&#8243; nectar_play_button_color=&#8221;Default-Accent-Color&#8221; image_url=&#8221;34493&#8243; hover_effect=&#8221;defaut&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;small_depth&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;10px&#8221; play_button_size=&#8221;default&#8221; video_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZSf4-NREtZ0&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221; el_id=&#8221;7&#8243;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h4><strong>Thermoplastics<\/strong><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although thermoplastics are often <\/span><b>difficult to bond<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the wide range of <\/span><b>industrial adhesives <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/guida-prodotto\/marchi\/huntsman\/\"><b>Huntsman<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers a solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surface treatments, such as <\/span><b>plasma<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>flame<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>corona discharge<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, are particularly effective for bonding thermoplastics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some types of thermoplastics, such as <\/span><b>polyethylene<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>polypropylene<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, are particularly difficult to bond and produce limited bonding strength even after surface treatment.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Substrate<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Preferred Pretreatment (State of the Art)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Alternative Solution<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Notes<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ABS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Special Treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasive<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special Pretreatment: etching solution or plasma treatment.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cellulose-Based Polymers<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preferably heat for 1 hour at 100 \u00b0C and apply the adhesive before the material cools completely to room temperature.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Composites (fiber-reinforced thermosets)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasion + Special Treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, design the laminate so that a &#8220;peel ply layer&#8221; of tightly woven special fabric is placed on the bonding surface. The layer becomes part of the laminate during curing and is removed before bonding, exposing a clean, rough surface. Special Treatment: plasma treatment.  <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decorative and Industrial Laminates<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Special Treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasive<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special Pretreatment: surface treatment by corona\/plasma treatment.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polyacetal (POM)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Special Treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special Pretreatment: etching solution.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polyamides (Nylon)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Special Treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasive<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special Treatment: pretreatment by corona\/plasma treatment.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polyacrylics (PMMA\u2026)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasion + Special Treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For optimal results, it is recommended to subject the material to a stress-relieving treatment by annealing. Special Pretreatment: plasma treatment. <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polycarbonate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Special Treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasive<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special Treatment: pretreatment by corona\/plasma treatment.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polyesters (unsaturated thermosets)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polyesters \u2013 Thermoplastic Moldings and Films<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Special Treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasive<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special Pretreatment: etching solution. Alternative: corona\/plasma treatment. <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Special Treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasive<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special Treatment: pretreatment by corona\/plasma treatment.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polyimide<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Special Treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasive<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special Treatment: pretreatment by corona\/plasma treatment.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polyolefins (PP, PE)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special Pretreatment: surface treatment by flame\/plasma. Lightly flame treat with a waving motion in an oxidizing flame until the surface becomes glossy. Specific primers for polypropylene are available as an alternative to flame and plasma treatments.  <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Special Treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasive<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special Treatment: pretreatment by corona\/plasma treatment.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polystyrene<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polyurethane<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Special Treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasive<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special Treatment: pretreatment by corona\/plasma treatment.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PTFE and similar fluorocarbon plastics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Special Treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluorocarbon-based polymers normally cannot be bonded in the untreated state. However, specialized processes (involving flame oxidation or exposure to sodium metal dispersions) are available for treating fluorocarbon polymer surfaces. <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PVC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SMC \/ BMC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221; el_id=&#8221;8&#8243;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><strong>Surface treatment of other industrial materials<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most other common industrial materials that can be bonded are listed in the table below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For non-metallic or non-plastic substrates, surface preparation may also be necessary to achieve optimal bonding. The following table provides solutions for mineral materials, rubbers, leather, and wood. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Substrate<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Preferred Pretreatment (State of the Art)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Alternative Solution<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Notes<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bricks and Other Unglazed Fired Building Materials<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brush with a wire brush and remove dust.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbon<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasive with a cloth or fine sandpaper and remove dust.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ceramics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polish with a paste made of silicon carbide powder and water.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concrete and Mortar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasion + Special Treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even when concrete is in good condition, it should be pretreated, where possible, with one of the following methods. 1) Remove by  <\/span><b>mechanical scarification 3 mm<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 or more \u2013 of all bonding surfaces, then remove dust preferably with a vacuum cleaner (more effective).<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2) <\/span><b>Sandblasting with removal of about 1.5 mm<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of all bonding surfaces, then remove dust preferably with a vacuum cleaner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  3) Special Treatment: etching solution.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terracotta<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friction Materials (Brake Pads and Linings)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glass<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Special Treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasive<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special Treatment: surface pretreatment with a silane-based primer enhances bonding performance. Alternatively, heat for half an hour at 100 \u00b0C and apply the adhesive before the glass cools completely to room temperature. <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graphite<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasive with fine sandpaper or cloth and remove dust.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gemstones<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leather<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roughen with sandpaper and remove loose particles.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paints (Cataphoresis\/Powder Coating)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plaster<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Abrasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allow surfaces to dry completely. Sand with fine sandpaper or cloth and remove dust. <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rubber<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degreasing + Special Treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasive<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special Pretreatment: etching solution.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Masonry<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasive<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allow surfaces to dry completely. Brush with a wire brush and remove dust. <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wood<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasive<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure the wood is dry. 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