Bonding PVC to Aluminum 6061-T6

[mdpahl]

Can anyone recommend a bonding agent to bond PVC to Aluminum 6061-T6? I'm doing a moch up to test a concept and I'm trying to use readily available materials for quick results. The test is indifferent to what plastic used, but PVC pipe is readily available. Maybe another readily available tubular plastic that will bond easily to Aluminum? Thanks!

[Louis]

Solvents won't work here, so you will need an adheasive. Have you tried the 3M web site or done a search on http://www.metacrawler.com ?

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[Len]

Can anyone recommend a bonding agent to bond PVC to Aluminum 6061-T6? I'm doing a moch up to test a concept and I'm trying to use readily available materials for quick results. The test is indifferent to what plastic used, but PVC pipe is readily available. Maybe another readily available tubular plastic that will bond easily to Aluminum? Thanks!

EVA additive or hot melt?

Len

[DwightDixon]

I like your "moch up" testing much better than "mock up" testing but that is a different story. I presume you are trying to bond a tubular rigid PVC pipe to a aluminum shaft (either ID or OD). I would think the easiest answer is a two part epoxy glue that will give you zero shrinkage. Another answer is the "Gorrilla" glues that are one part moisture cure urethanes. They stick to most anything and foam a bit on curring resulting in zero shrinkage. Several other manufacturers offer these products.