Gluing Corrugated Plastic Sheets

Use only a few smooth delicate strokes to avoid roughing up the plastic too much.

Gluing corrugated plastic sheets.

At this point i don t think there is any glue that works perfectly and reliably all the time. Commonly referred to by the brand name correx. If the number is a 7 or 9 use an epoxy or cyanoacrylate. Sand the plastic surface lightly.

Epoxy glues must be mixed with a hardening agent to form a secure bond. They simply don t wet out and can t allow the glue to get a good grip. Dip a clean sponge or cloth into the mixture and gently rub the polycarbonate to remove any small contaminants. Some corrugated plastic sheets are surface treated to improve adhesion.

Go over the broadest area of the plastic piece with a square of high grit sandpaper before you get gluing. The heat or corona treatment helps as does wiping with denatured alcohol but it is not a sure process. Royal blue corrugated plastic sheet 10 pack model cor4896 rbl 194 59 case 194 59 case out of stock online. To glue plastic together start by selecting the right glue.

Clean the surface of the plastic to remove any grime and dirt using dish detergent and warm water. For the same reasons corrugated plastic sheets such as coroplast are hard to tape they are also hard to glue and paint. Rob shows a clip of plastic laminating where heat fuses plastic to paper. Plastic sheeting is notoriously hard to join tape is messy and glue won t stick.

First rinse the polycarbonate with lukewarm water to remove any dirt sand or other hard materials that could damage the polycarbonate by scraping against it. Mix the glue according to the manufacturer s instructions. If there is any stress on the bond use a secondary fastener like a wire stitch or one of the high end tapes. Bonding correx corrugated plastic sheet tecbond instant bonding hot melt adhesives are ideal for gluing corrugated plastic sheet also known as polypropylene fluted board.

If it s a 6 use a poly cement or epoxy. Find the recycling symbol on the plastic which will have a number in the middle. Then combine lukewarm water with a small amount of dish soap. Rub the compound onto the surface of the plastic a circular motion.

Apply a small amount of polishing compound to the plastic according to the label directions. Some epoxy glues have an ejection gun that mixes as it dispenses while others will need to be mixed by hand. Wait 3 to 5 minutes for the polishing compound to set. For 2 4 or 5 use plastic glue such as loctite plastics bonding system or scotch weld dp 1080.