Permatex increases line of epoxy sticks with three products

April 16, 2015
These two-part, hand kneaded, putty-type industrial strength epoxies come in a convenient stick form that makes it very easy to measure and mix the correct amount and apply to the damaged area.

Permatex, a provider of chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has introduced three new epoxy sticks as a part of their full line of stick epoxies. The epoxy sticks include Permatex Plastic Bond, Permatex Water Bond, and Permatex Steel Weld. These two-part, hand kneaded, putty-type industrial strength epoxies come in a convenient stick form that makes it very easy to measure and mix the correct amount and apply to the damaged area.

Permatex Steel Weld is a steel-reinforced, industrial strength epoxy adhesive that is NSF certified as safe to use with repair areas that come in contact with drinking water. It bonds most metals to steel, stainless steel, aluminum, iron, copper, bronze and brass. Permatex Steel Weld sets in just five minutes and cures in one hour. The formula is temperature resistant to 300 degrees F and provides excellent moisture resistance.

Permatex Plastic Bond is specially formulated to bond with most plastics including PVC, ABS, CPVC, fiberglass and vinyl, as well as many other hard and semi-flexible plastics. It is NSF certified for repairs that come in contact with drinking water. Permatex Plastic Bond cures in just three hours. It is heat-resistant, non-flammable and contains no VOCs.

Permatex Water Bond delivers an industrial strength epoxy that can be applied to wet areas and cures underwater. It is designed to bond to most materials including fiberglass, PVC and most plastics, aluminum, steel, iron, copper, concrete, ceramics and wood. Permatex Water Bond’s formula is NSF certified for use with repairs that come in contact with drinking water. The formula sets in five minutes and cures in just one hour.

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