Cyanoacrylate Adhesives – fast curing single-part adhesives
Cyanoacrylate Adhesives (CAs), often called instant adhesives, are single-part liquids that polymerise rapidly, usually in the presence of trace moisture on a surface. That reaction forms a strong bond in seconds, without heat, mixing, or complex processing. What makes them commercially useful is their versatility. You can bond metals to plastics, rubber to composites, or ceramics to stone with minimal surface preparation. For many assemblies, they remove the need for mechanical fastening entirely, reducing part count and simplifying design. They are not just “superglue”. Industrial cyanoacrylate adhesives are engineered for repeatable performance in production environments, with controlled viscosity, cure speed, and long-term durability.
Not all CAs behave the same. The chemistry can be tuned to solve specific process problems:
- Standard fast-curing grades for general-purpose bonding
- Surface-insensitive formulations that cure reliably on acidic or dry substrates like paper, wood, or some plastics
- Low odour, low blooming grades for cosmetic or enclosed assemblies
- Rubber-toughened and flexible grades to resist impact and vibration
- High-temperature resistant formulations for demanding thermal environments
- Dual-cure systems (light + moisture) for shadowed areas or complex geometries
- Two component systems for enhanced performance
Our extended portfolio gives you the best opportunity to take advantage of the processing benefits of CAs regardless of your application constraints.
 | The 10 Myths About Cyanoacrylate Adhesives Cyanoacrylate adhesives, are unique in that they are the only fast curing adhesive that is single component and can cure in ambient conditions with no external energy source. Their unusual properties and quirks mean there are several myths around their use, which may prevent them from being considered in certain industrial and technical applications. To bust myths around the properties and applications of CAs, we’ve created a brief guide. Read about 10 common CA myths |