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Adhesive Guides & Technical Resources

Use these guides to select an adhesive, prepare different materials, control application and curing, and solve common bonding problems.

  1. How to Choose an Adhesive for Different Materials
  2. How to Choose the Right Adhesive for Timber
  3. How to Prepare Surfaces for Adhesive Bonding
  4. Understanding Adhesive Open, Working and Clamp Times
  1. How to Apply Contact Adhesive Correctly
  2. Why Adhesive Bonds Fail
  3. Fortis AD5113 vs LORD 7420
  4. Fortis PA75 vs Polymarine 3026

Choosing the Right Starting Point

Begin with the material-selection guide when the adhesive has not been chosen. Timber applications can start with the dedicated timber guide. For an existing process, use the preparation and timing guides before moving to contact application or bond-failure troubleshooting.

Fortis manufactures structural timber, polyurethane, epoxy, contact and rubber, PVA and canister adhesives in Dandenong South and supplies Australia-wide.