Araldite

Araldite

Araldite is a registered trademark of Huntsman Advanced Materials (previously part of Ciba) referring to their range of engineering and structural epoxy, acrylic, and polyurethane adhesives. The name was first used in 1946 for a two-tube epoxy adhesive.

The name is derived from A. R. L., the initials of Adhesives Research Laboratory.(The part of Ciba which developed the adhesive was Ciba (A.R.L.) Ltd)

The adhesive is commonly used in alpine repairs for snowboards and skis, if they are damaged.This is frequently used by the 'workshop cowboys' to ensure the quality of their workmanship is perfect.

For prototyping, some people even use Araldite as an engineering material; it is useful for pouring into small moulds if extreme strength is required. Like most epoxy resins, it does give off heat while it cures.

Araldite is extremely strong, and a version of it has even been used in the production of the Audi R8 supercar.

External links

* [http://www.huntsman.com/advanced_materials/index.cfm?PageID=5865 huntsman.com: Araldite]
* [http://www.43things.com/entries/view/756252 Make a bracelet with Araldite]
* [http://www.huntsman.com/advanced_materials/Media/CH28_Audi_R8_10_07.pdf Araldite adds style to Audi A8]


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