How to Choose an Adhesive for Different Materials
The strongest adhesive is not automatically the best choice. Selection depends on the materials, joint design, production process and conditions the finished bond must withstand.
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Aquepoxy® is a two-pack water-based epoxy with a 25-year history protecting concrete floors. Low-odour flooring for car parks, warehouses, workshops and garages. Formerly manufactured by Cavco Products, now part of Fortis Adhesives & Coatings.
Aquepoxy® is a high-performance, two-pack water-based epoxy for yellow and white line marking over compatible epoxy floors. Define pedestrian walkways, forklift routes, parking bays and work zones in warehouses, factories and interior car parks. Formerly manufactured by Cavco, now part of Fortis Adhesives & Coatings.
Concrete Shield™ Potassium/Lithium Densifier hardens and densifies concrete to improve abrasion resistance and reduce surface dusting. Designed for general-purpose concrete polishing and hardening, it is an economical choice for warehouses, factories, commercial floors and larger concrete areas.
Fortis Coat 823 HS is a durable epoxy floor coating for warehouses, factories, workshops, garages and commercial concrete floors. Designed for demanding traffic and wear, it provides a hard-wearing gloss finish and can be used for solid-colour or decorative flake flooring systems.
Australian-made clear protective metal lacquer for brass, copper, bronze and polished metal surfaces. ArmaLac® helps protect decorative metals from tarnishing, oxidation and corrosion while maintaining their natural polished appearance.
Fortis AD5405 is a long-working-time adhesive for timber, veneers, fibreglass, FRP and composite assembly. Its extended 40-minute working time provides greater flexibility for larger components, complex assemblies and applications where additional positioning and assembly time are required.
Aquepoxy® is a two-pack water-based epoxy with a 25-year history protecting concrete floors. Low-odour flooring for car parks, warehouses, workshops and garages. Formerly manufactured by Cavco Products, now part of Fortis Adhesives & Coatings.
Aquepoxy® is a high-performance, two-pack water-based epoxy for yellow and white line marking over compatible epoxy floors. Define pedestrian walkways, forklift routes, parking bays and work zones in warehouses, factories and interior car parks. Formerly manufactured by Cavco, now part of Fortis Adhesives & Coatings.
Concrete Shield™ Potassium/Lithium Densifier hardens and densifies concrete to improve abrasion resistance and reduce surface dusting. Designed for general-purpose concrete polishing and hardening, it is an economical choice for warehouses, factories, commercial floors and larger concrete areas.
Fortis Coat 823 HS is a durable epoxy floor coating for warehouses, factories, workshops, garages and commercial concrete floors. Designed for demanding traffic and wear, it provides a hard-wearing gloss finish and can be used for solid-colour or decorative flake flooring systems.
Australian-made clear protective metal lacquer for brass, copper, bronze and polished metal surfaces. ArmaLac® helps protect decorative metals from tarnishing, oxidation and corrosion while maintaining their natural polished appearance.
Fortis AD5405 is a long-working-time adhesive for timber, veneers, fibreglass, FRP and composite assembly. Its extended 40-minute working time provides greater flexibility for larger components, complex assemblies and applications where additional positioning and assembly time are required.
Fortis AD5405 is a long-working-time adhesive for timber, veneers, fibreglass, FRP and composite assembly. Its extended 40-minute working time provides greater flexibility for larger components, complex assemblies and applications where additional positioning and assembly time are required.
Fortis PA75 is a heat-activated polyurethane adhesive for flexible PVC, coated fabrics, rubber and compatible flexible materials. It provides strong initial bond strength and resistance to heat and plasticiser migration for inflatable boats, PVC truck sidings, footwear and industrial fabrication.
Fortis AD5105 is a fast timber adhesive for furniture, joinery, cabinetry and general woodworking. Its 10-minute working time and approximately 30-minute clamp time make it ideal for efficient production and assembly of hardwoods, softwoods and timber components.
Fortis Epoxy Knot Filler is designed for repairing knots, cracks and voids in timber slabs, furniture, benchtops, floorboards and recycled timber. Its fast cure allows efficient repairs, producing a smooth, clear finish that can be sanded or tinted to suit the timber.
Fortis AD5205 is a versatile timber adhesive for woodworking, joinery, furniture and general assembly. Its 20-minute working time provides a practical balance between assembly time and production speed, making it an ideal all-round choice for hardwoods, softwoods and timber components.
Fortis AD5025-S is a fast structural finger-jointing adhesive designed for high-speed timber production. With a working time of less than 2 minutes, it is ideal for automated processing of hardwoods, softwoods and engineered timber where rapid production and reliable bonding are required.
Aquepoxy® is a two-pack water-based epoxy with a 25-year history protecting concrete floors. Low-odour flooring for car parks, warehouses, workshops and garages. Formerly manufactured by Cavco Products, now part of Fortis Adhesives & Coatings.
Aquepoxy® is a high-performance, two-pack water-based epoxy for yellow and white line marking over compatible epoxy floors. Define pedestrian walkways, forklift routes, parking bays and work zones in warehouses, factories and interior car parks. Formerly manufactured by Cavco, now part of Fortis Adhesives & Coatings.
Fortis Coat 823 HS is a durable epoxy floor coating for warehouses, factories, workshops, garages and commercial concrete floors. Designed for demanding traffic and wear, it provides a hard-wearing gloss finish and can be used for solid-colour or decorative flake flooring systems.
Fortis Coat 519 is a single-component, non-yellowing clear polyurethane for prepared concrete and timber. Use Gloss for initial and build coats, with Gloss or Matt as the final finish. Suitable for specified interior and exterior applications; not recommended for chemical exposure or frequent washdown.
UltraSpart® 100 is a rapid-curing, two-component polyaspartic floor coating for garages, workshops, warehouses and commercial concrete floors. Available in clear and coloured finishes, it provides durable, UV-stable protection for compatible flooring systems, including decorative flake floors. Recommended for experienced applicators. Not suitable for timber.
ConcreteShield™ AcrylaSeal is a water-based clear acrylic sealer for concrete driveways, pavers, exposed aggregate, coloured concrete and decorative surfaces. Its low-odour, fast-drying formula provides a durable semi-gloss finish while enhancing and protecting the concrete surface.
Concrete Shield™ Potassium/Lithium Densifier hardens and densifies concrete to improve abrasion resistance and reduce surface dusting. Designed for general-purpose concrete polishing and hardening, it is an economical choice for warehouses, factories, commercial floors and larger concrete areas.
Concrete Shield™ Grout 1000 is a concrete polishing grout for filling pinholes, small air pockets and surface imperfections exposed during grinding. It helps create a smoother, more uniform surface for subsequent grinding and polishing of residential, commercial and industrial concrete floors.
Concrete Shield™ Natural Look Enhancer is a penetrating finishing treatment for polished concrete where a natural appearance is preferred. It helps reduce the absorption of water, oil and grease without forming a heavy surface film or significantly changing the appearance of the concrete.
Fortis Antique Black Concrete Acid Stain creates dark charcoal, black and aged-stone tones in cured concrete. Ideal for floors, patios and architectural concrete, it produces permanent, naturally variegated colour for dramatic decorative finishes.
HydroFort™ VB is a water-based epoxy vapour barrier for concrete and masonry affected by rising damp, hydrostatic pressure or moisture transmission. It can be applied to suitably prepared damp concrete and provides a moisture-control layer beneath compatible coatings and HydroFort™ PU waterproofing systems.
Fortis AD525 is a rapid-setting, self-levelling, two-component polyurea joint filler for horizontal concrete control joints and suitable non-structural cracks. Designed for heavy-traffic and freezer applications, it supports joint edges while accommodating limited movement. Not suitable for expansion joints or damp substrates.
Australian-made clear protective metal lacquer for brass, copper, bronze and polished metal surfaces. ArmaLac® helps protect decorative metals from tarnishing, oxidation and corrosion while maintaining their natural polished appearance.
Ready-to-use rust remover gel supplied by Fortis Adhesives & Coatings for vertical, fixed and difficult-to-immerse steel surfaces. Removes rust back to bare metal.
Ready-to-use, reusable immersion rust remover supplied by Fortis Adhesives & Coatings for tools, automotive parts, cast iron and compatible metal components.
Concentrated immersion rust remover supplied by Fortis Adhesives & Coatings. One litre makes six litres of reusable working solution for compatible steel and cast-iron components.
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The strongest adhesive is not automatically the best choice. Selection depends on the materials, joint design, production process and conditions the finished bond must withstand.
Epoxy, polyurethane and polyaspartic coatings differ in curing speed, UV stability, working time and finish. Selection depends on traffic, exposure, downtime and substrate.
The strongest adhesive is not automatically the best choice. Selection depends on the materials, joint design, production process and conditions the finished bond must withstand.
Epoxy, polyurethane and polyaspartic coatings differ in curing speed, UV stability, working time and finish. Selection depends on traffic, exposure, downtime and substrate.
The strongest adhesive is not automatically the best choice. Selection depends on the materials, joint design, production process and conditions the finished bond must withstand.
The strongest adhesive is not automatically the best choice. Selection depends on the materials, joint design, production process and conditions the finished bond must withstand.
The strongest adhesive is not automatically the best choice. Selection depends on the materials, joint design, production process and conditions the finished bond must withstand.
The strongest adhesive is not automatically the best choice. Selection depends on the materials, joint design, production process and conditions the finished bond must withstand.
Epoxy, polyurethane and polyaspartic coatings differ in curing speed, UV stability, working time and finish. Selection depends on traffic, exposure, downtime and substrate.
Epoxy, polyurethane and polyaspartic coatings differ in curing speed, UV stability, working time and finish. Selection depends on traffic, exposure, downtime and substrate.
Epoxy, polyurethane and polyaspartic coatings differ in curing speed, UV stability, working time and finish. Selection depends on traffic, exposure, downtime and substrate.
Epoxy, polyurethane and polyaspartic coatings differ in curing speed, UV stability, working time and finish. Selection depends on traffic, exposure, downtime and substrate.
When protecting brass, copper and other decorative metals from tarnishing and oxidation, ArmaLac™ and Incralac are two clear protective coating options available in Australia.
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Fortis Adhesives & Coatings is an Australian manufacturer of industrial adhesives for timber processing, engineered wood, composite panels, flooring, furniture, construction and general manufacturing. Our range includes structural and general-purpose polyurethane, epoxy, PVA, contact, rubber and spray adhesives, manufactured for professional and industrial applications.
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