Weld-On has been the industry leader in Ciment à base de solvants (Colle à solvants) manufacturing for over seven decades. When you mention PVC glue or PVC Adhésif to a long-time Weld-On employee, don’t be surprised if they correct you and say Weld-On produces high-quality Ciment à base de solvants (Colle à solvants), not PVC glue. Even though the terms are used interchangeably in the industry, there is a big difference between Ciment à base de solvants (Colle à solvants) and Adhésifs.
The Differences Between Ciment à base de solvants (Colle à solvants) and Glue
There are many types of glue. The most popular is Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA) glue, which is popular with woodworking, crafts and construction because it is water-based, dries Transparent and is safe to use. Its main ingredient is polyvinyl acetate resin, which means it can be easily diluted in water and is easy to clean up or removed if it’s still wet. Other popular glues, like super glue, epoxy and hot glue, are extremely effective in many situations; however, they are not designed for PVC piping applications.
Why Ciment à base de solvants (Colle à solvants) is not PVC Glue or PVC Adhésif
The basic function of glue is to attach two surfaces together, like wood, metal, plastics, and ceramics. When two surfaces are glued, they are connected together by the superficial properties of the glue. The glue’s strength comes from the ingredients within it, but it has a lot of limitations depending on the type of glue used and the surfaces it connects.
The opposite is the case when bonding PVC joints with Ciment à base de solvants (Colle à solvants). There are many types of uses for CPVC, PVC or PVC-U Tuyau, including pool and spa installation, transporting water for irrigation purposes, or moving corrosive chemicals safely. It is critical to ensure strength and dependability of the PVC welded Tuyau to prevent unnecessary damage, protect people and equipment from hazardous materials or ensure the safe delivery of water to a destination. PVC joint failure is never an option.
How Ciment à base de solvants (Colle à solvants) Works
When Ciment à base de solvants (Colle à solvants) is applied to the surface of the PVC Tuyau or PVC Raccord, it softens or loosens the surface at a molecular level. The solvent unravels the interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) on the surface, which, on a molecular level, looks similar to cooked spaghetti. Before the Ciment à base de solvants (Colle à solvants) is applied, the spaghetti molecules are tightly locked together, similar to cooked spaghetti that has been in a freezer. When the Ciment à base de solvants (Colle à solvants) is applied to PVC Tuyaus and PVC Raccords, the molecules become loosened. When pressed together and allowed to cure, the molecules get tangled with each other, which is called IPN entanglement, creating a bond much stronger than glue. Many tests have been conducted to test the failure point of Ciment à base de solvants (Colle à solvants) joints using air, water pressure and lap shear tests, and the results are the same. The entanglement bond produced by Ciment à base de solvants (Colle à solvants) results in a bond far superior to glue but even stronger than the Tuyau.
The next time you hear an employee say Weld-On produces premium Ciment à base de solvants (Colle à solvants), not PVC glue or PVC Adhésifs, you’ll understand why. For more information about Weld-On products, go to www.WeldOn.com.
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À propos de Weld-On
Weld-On Adhésifs, Inc., filiale d'IPS Corporation, est le pionnier et le principal fabricant de colles à solvants, d'apprêts et de nettoyants Weld-On® pour les systèmes de tuyauterie en PVC, CPVC, ABS et autres plastiques. Les produits Weld-On sont mondialement reconnus comme des produits haut de gamme pour l'assemblage de tuyaux et raccords en plastique. Basée en Californie, Weld-On dispose d'installations de pointe aux États-Unis et en Chine, ainsi que d'un réseau mondial de représentants commerciaux et de distributeurs.