01 / SERIES TB1300 & TB1400 · METAL ASSEMBLIESAnaerobic Adhesives & Threadlockers
1-component adhesives from the TB1300 series that cure in the absence of air upon contact with metal, plus TB1400 series chemical locking lacquers for reliable threadlocking, thread sealing, pipe fittings, and shaft-hub retaining joints. Available in graded strength classes (low, medium, and high strength) and viscosities.
- Product series
- ThreeBond 1300 & 1400 Series
- Temperature range
- -60 °C to +150 °C (high-temperature grades +200 °C)
- Curing
- Anaerobic upon metal contact (1K, no mixing)
FOR SELECTIONMatch thread size or joint gap, metal surface (active/passive), operating temperature, and required disassembly behavior.
Series & typical formulations
- TB1303 / TB1305 (High strength): Low- to medium-viscosity (~150 mPa·s) anaerobic threadlockers and retaining compounds for permanent stud, bearing, and shaft-hub joints (-40 °C to +120/+150 °C).
- TB1322 / TB1324 (Medium to high strength): Universal threadlockers preventing loosening caused by vibration and shock loads.
- TB1344 / TB1386 (Low strength / Removable): For adjustment, measuring, and fine-thread screws that must remain removable using standard hand tools.
- TB1374 / TB1360 (Retaining & Pipe threads): Higher-viscosity grades (~750 mPa·s, -60 °C to +150 °C) for cylindrical fits, bushings, and pressure-tight thread seals.
- TB1400 Series (Locking lacquers): Visible tamper-evident and torque-marking lacquers for visual assembly and inspection verification.
Cyanoacrylate Instant Adhesives
1-component instant adhesives (TB1700 and TB7700 series) that cure in seconds at room temperature and ambient humidity for precise bonding of plastics, elastomers (O-rings, EPDM, NBR), metals, and ceramics in short cycle times – from capillary low-viscosity grades to impact-toughened, low-bloom, and gel variants.
- Product series
- ThreeBond 1700 & 7700 Series
- Viscosity range
- from 2 mPa·s (capillary) to gel / thixotropic
- Special features
- Low-odor, low-bloom, toughened & primer systems
FOR SELECTIONSpecify substrates to be joined (including low-surface-energy plastics like PP/PE/PTFE with primer), gap size, fixture time, and visual appearance requirements.
Series & typical formulations
- TB1741 / TB1743 (Capillary & Low viscosity): Ultra-thin formulations (from approx. 2 mPa·s) for wicking into tight pre-assembled gaps and bonding rubber and plastic components.
- TB1781 / TB7700 Series (Universal & Fast curing): Rapid fixture strength within seconds on metal, plastic, and elastomer combinations.
- TB7737 / Toughened & Heat-resistant grades: Modified formulations (~2,000 mPa·s) with increased peel strength, shock resistance, and thermal stability (up to +120 °C).
- Low-Bloom / Low-Odor grades: Prevent white frosting residues (chloroalkyl/alkoxy cyanoacrylates) on optical components, visible surfaces, and electronic enclosures.
- Primers & Activators (e.g. TB1797 / TB7797): Surface pretreatment for hard-to-bond polyolefins (PP, PE, POM, PTFE, silicone rubber) and curing acceleration.
Liquid Gaskets
Liquid gaskets dispensed directly onto flanges (FIPG / CIPG) from the TB1100 (synthetic rubber/resin) and TB1200 (RTV silicones) series as an original OEM alternative to solid die-cut gaskets for engine, transmission, pump, battery, and electronics housings. Maximum resistance to engine and gear oils, coolants, pressure, and vibration.
- Product series
- ThreeBond 1100 & 1200 Series
- Temperature range
- -60 °C to +200 °C (intermittent +250 °C)
- Application
- Bead (FIPG / CIPG), screen printing, manual & robotic dispensing
FOR SELECTIONDescribe flange materials (aluminum, cast iron, magnesium, plastic), sealing gap, media exposure (oil, ATF, coolant), and assembly sequence.
Series & typical formulations
- TB1215 (RTV Silicone Liquid Gasket, grey): Globally proven solvent-free oxime silicone (~75 Pa·s, -60 °C to +200/+250 °C) with excellent gear oil and mechanical shear resistance.
- TB1207B / TB1216 / TB1217 Series (High-performance FIPG): Non-sag, paste-like silicone liquid gaskets (120 to 330 Pa·s) for oil pans, timing covers, water pumps, and axle drives in automotive and engine manufacturing.
- TB1184 / TB1104 (Synthetic rubber, 1100 Series): Semi-drying, permanently elastic liquid gaskets (~9.5 Pa·s, -40 °C to +150 °C) with high gap filling for threaded and flange surfaces, easily removable for maintenance.
- Electronics & Sensor Silicones (alkoxy/neutral curing): Non-corrosive grades without acetic acid release for sealing and potting electronic control units (ECUs) and sensors.
Epoxy & Structural Adhesives
One- and two-component epoxy resins (TB2000/TB2100 series for 2K, TB2200 series for 1K) as well as structural acrylic and polyurethane systems for high-load, force-transmitting joints of metals, magnets, ferrites, glass, ceramics, and composites – including coil impregnation, potting, and underfill.
- Product series
- ThreeBond 2000 / 2100 (2K) & 2200 (1K)
- Curing method
- Room temperature (2K), heat (1K from 80–150 °C) or dual-cure
- Properties
- High lap-shear/peel strength, chemical & thermal resistance
FOR SELECTIONEvaluate mechanical load, substrates, permissible oven/curing temperature, and required pot life together.
Series & typical formulations
- TB2200 Series (1K Epoxy Resins, heat-curing): One-component epoxy adhesives (e.g. TB2202, TB2206, TB2212, TB2274) requiring no mixing for motor magnets, rotors, sensors, SMD components, and potting.
- TB2000 / TB2100 Series (2K Epoxy Resins & Hardeners): Room-temperature or heat-accelerated 2K systems for structural assembly bonding, housing potting, and repair without thermal stress on sensitive components.
- Thermally Conductive & Insulating Epoxies: Specialized formulations for power electronics, electric motor windings, and battery modules.
- Structural Acrylic & PU Systems: Impact-resistant structural adhesives for multi-material joints (metal to plastic/composite) with high dynamic strength.
Flexible Adhesives and Sealants
Permanently elastic adhesive and sealant systems from the TB1500 series (including silane-modified polymers / MS polymers TB1530 and synthetic rubbers) plus elastic specialty silicones to compensate for differential thermal expansion, damp vibration and shock, and protect electronic assemblies (including UL94 V-0 flame-retardant grades).
- Product series
- ThreeBond 1500 Series (TB1530 MS Polymer) & RTV
- Temperature range
- -40 °C to +120 °C (silicones up to +200 °C)
- Advantages
- Permanently elastic, silicone-/solvent-free options, UL94 V-0
FOR SELECTIONSpecify required elongation at break / Shore hardness, thermal cycling load, paintability, and electrical requirements (e.g. silicone-free).
Series & typical formulations
- TB1530 Series (1K MS Polymer / Silyl-Modified Polymer): Moisture-curing, solvent- and isocyanate-free elastomeric adhesive (~100 Pa·s, -40 °C to +120/+150 °C) without low-molecular siloxane outgassing – ideal for multi-material assemblies.
- Flame-Retardant Electronics Grades (UL94 V-0): Elastic staking and securing adhesives for capacitors, coils, and heavy PCB components against vibration.
- TB1501 / TB1521 (Elastomer & Contact Adhesives): Flexible rubber, metal, textile, and plastic bonds with high initial tack and peel strength.
UV & Light-Curing Adhesives
1-component acrylic, epoxy, and silicone resins from the TB3000 and TB3100 series that cure on demand within seconds under UV or visible LED light (e.g. 365 / 385 / 405 nm). Dual-cure variants (UV + moisture, UV + heat, or UV + anaerobic) are available for shadow areas.
- Product series
- ThreeBond 3000 & 3100 Series
- Curing time
- A few seconds via UV-LED (dual-cure for shadow areas)
- Main applications
- Optics, sensors, medical devices, displays & electronics
FOR SELECTIONClarify light transmittance of components, wavelength (e.g. 365 nm UV-LED), shadow zones, refractive index, and shrinkage requirements.
Series & typical formulations
- TB3000 Series (UV Acrylic Resins, e.g. TB3012, TB3035): Highly transparent, low-shrinkage UV adhesives for glass, quartz, lens, prism, and plastic bonding in optics, photonics, and display technology.
- TB3100 Series (UV Epoxy Resins & Cationic Systems, e.g. TB3164): Minimal volumetric shrinkage, high glass transition temperature (Tg), and excellent moisture resistance for active optoelectronics and camera alignment.
- Dual-Cure Systems (UV + Heat / Moisture / Anaerobic): Instant component fixation via UV-LED light combined with reliable secondary curing in unexposed shadow zones.
- UV-CIPG Gaskets & UV Potting Compounds: In-place dispensed, immediately UV-cured housing seals (Cured-In-Place Gasket) and protective coatings for short line cycle times.
