Adhesives for ensuring the best performance for SERFs

The performance of your SERF system depends not only on the fastener itself, but also on how well it is attached to the surfaces you want to connect or close. Using an adhesive that is weaker than the fastener’s disengagement force can lead to failure—turning your carefully designed SERF into little more than an expensive double-sided adhesive tape.

Choosing the right adhesive

Selecting the right glue or adhesive for your fastener tape is critical to ensure that the engagement elements function as intended. Several factors influence adhesive selection:

Environmental effects:

• Prolonged or repeated cycles of exposure to cold, heat, humidity and/or water
• Issues of shock and vibration
• Effects of sunlight

Surface characteristics:

• Surface energy
• Porosity
• Roughness

Fastener orientation and loading:

• Static and dynamic loads
• Direction of force (pulling apart the engagement elements or shearing across them)
• Mixed forces (loading, pulling and shearing)

A mismatch between the adhesive and these variables can compromise the system’s performance under real-world conditions.

Binder’s adhesive solutions

Binder offers a variety of adhesive options tailored for use with Duotec^® products. You can also add your own adhesive of choice to the fastening tapes to meet specific needs.

 For expert guidance on selecting the best adhesive for your application, contact a Binder representative. We’re here to help you build a reliable and durable fastening solution.