How to Glue Ballistic Rubber to Steel
At CRS, we get a lot of questions about the best way to glue our ballistic rubber parts to a surface. The majority of customers will be gluing the material to steel, cement, or wood. While there are a few different methods that will work, we’ve found that Loctite PL is a glue that many of our customers have had success with. Here’s a step-by-step guide to ensure a strong bond between rubber and steel.
Method 1: If the glue you are using is having a difficult time bonding to the vulcanized rubber, try using a belt-type sander with 40 grit extremely coarse paper. Rapidly “grind” the back side of the rubber to create a scored surface for the adhesive to grip to.
Apply polyurethane adhesive such as Loctite PL Premium 28 fl. oz. Polyurethane Construction Adhesive.
Method 2: A second technique is to use a fiberglass mesh netting with a 1⁄4″ mesh. You can screw in the mesh with ordinary 1″ long interior drywall screws screw. Once the mesh is applied, you can use glue to bond to the mesh, rubber, and steel.
Apply polyurethane adhesive such as Loctite PL Premium 28 fl. oz. Polyurethane Construction Adhesive.
No matter which method you choose, it’s important to allow ample adhesive time to cure before moving on to the next step in your project. Following these simple guidelines will ensure a strong bond between rubber and steel that will stand up to whatever you throw at it.
