bigBond adhesives for bigHead fasteners
bigBond is a range of powerful adhesives developed specifically for bonding bigHeads to a wide range of materials and surfaces.
The bigBond range provides a choice of working times and curing times to suit different applications. The guidelines table below provides an overview for each adhesive.
The Poppit pads are an easy alternative to liquid adhesives and are suitable for use with Poppit.
PU Fastset
- Initial cure in 90secs
- High structural strength
- Application temperature range -40C to +80C
- Available in 50ml tubes
- A High quality steel applicator gun is available
Ordering Information
Size |
Product code |
|---|---|
50ml |
BBF 02 |
High Grab
- High water resistance
- Non flammable
- Available in 290ml tubes
- A High quality steel applicator gun is available
Ordering Information
Size |
Product code |
|---|---|
290ml |
BBF 01 |
FS Acrylic
- Low flame spread characteristics
- High structural strength
- Application temperature range -40C to +180C
- Available in 25ml, 50ml and 400ml tubes
- High quality steel applicator guns are available for the 50ml and 400ml tubes
Ordering Information
Size |
Product code |
|---|---|
50ml |
BBF 03 |
400ml |
BBF 04 |
25ml |
BBF 16 |
Poppit Pads
- Simple and easy to use with Poppit
- High strength after only 5 seconds
- Available in packs of 200 pads
Ordering Information
Size |
Product code |
|---|---|
Small (20mm) |
BBF 20 |
Large (30mm) |
BBF 30 |
Applicator gun BBF 05
- Suitable for High Grab 290ml tubes
Ordering Information
Size |
Product code |
|---|---|
Fits 290ml tube |
BBF 05 |
Applicator gun BBF 06
- Suitable for FS Acrylic 50ml tubes
- Suitable for PU Fastset 50ml tubes
Ordering Information
Size |
Product code |
|---|---|
Fits 50ml tube |
BBF 06 |
Applicator gun BBF 07
- Suitable for FS Acrylic 400ml tubes
Ordering Information
Size |
Product code |
|---|---|
Fits 400ml tube |
BBF 07 |
Adhesives Guidelines
Adhesive |
Working time |
Fixturing time |
Full cure time |
Application & Storage temp |
Performance temp range |
Odour |
UV resistance |
Water resistance |
Elasticity |
Shelf Life * |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PU Fastset |
45–60secs |
90secs |
24hrs |
15–25ºC |
-40 to +80ºC |
Low |
High |
Medium |
Medium/Low |
9 months |
High Grab |
15-20mins |
30-90mins |
24hrs |
8–28ºC |
-40 to +180ºC |
Low |
High |
High |
High |
9 months |
FS Acrylic |
5mins |
10-12mins |
24hrs |
8–25ºC |
-40 to +90ºC |
High |
High |
Medium |
None |
12 months |
Poppit Pads |
60secs |
0mins |
24hrs |
8–25ºC |
-20 to +80ºC |
Low |
High |
High |
Medium |
12 months |
* Shelf Life listed is from date of manufacture. Due to freight and storage the Shelf Life on delivery will therefore be reduced.
Fixturing times are at 20°C and only for first-fixing of the bigHead fastener in place. Working loads should not be applied until after the full cure time has elapsed.
This guide assumes all material surfaces are smooth, dry and properly prepared.
Metals |
Alloys |
Aluminium |
Brass |
Copper |
Mild Steel |
Stainless Steel |
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PU Fastset |
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High Grab |
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FS Acrylic |
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Poppit Pads |
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Woods |
Chipboard |
MDF |
Plywood |
Timber |
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PU Fastset |
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High Grab |
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FS Acrylic |
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Poppit Pads |
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Plastics & Composites |
ABS |
Acrylic |
GRP |
PVC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PU Fastset |
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High Grab |
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FS Acrylic |
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Poppit Pads |
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Other |
Brick |
Ceramics |
Concrete |
Glass |
Plaster |
Polyethylene |
Nylon |
Silicon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PU Fastset |
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x |
x |
x |
High Grab |
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x |
x |
x |
FS Acrylic |
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x |
x |
x |
Poppit Pads |
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x |
x |
x |
indicates a glue is better suited to the material than
x indicates a glue is not suitable for use with this material.
These are guidelines only and it is the user's responsibility to determine the product's suitability.