Gluing Corrugated Plastic Sheets

Sand the plastic surface lightly.

Gluing corrugated plastic sheets.

Apply a small amount of polishing compound to the plastic according to the label directions. For 2 4 or 5 use plastic glue such as loctite plastics bonding system or scotch weld dp 1080. Rub the compound onto the surface of the plastic a circular motion. Bonding correx corrugated plastic sheet tecbond instant bonding hot melt adhesives are ideal for gluing corrugated plastic sheet also known as polypropylene fluted board.

Royal blue corrugated plastic sheet 10 pack model cor4896 rbl 194 59 case 194 59 case out of stock online. Mix the glue according to the manufacturer s instructions. Find the recycling symbol on the plastic which will have a number in the middle. Commonly referred to by the brand name correx.

First rinse the polycarbonate with lukewarm water to remove any dirt sand or other hard materials that could damage the polycarbonate by scraping against it. Sanding the plastic will make it more porous and increase its overall surface area allowing it to bond to the wood more easily. Wait 3 to 5 minutes for the polishing compound to set. Orange corrugated plastic sheet 10 pack.

Dip a clean sponge or cloth into the mixture and gently rub the polycarbonate to remove any small contaminants. Epoxy glues must be mixed with a hardening agent to form a secure bond. Then combine lukewarm water with a small amount of dish soap. Clean the surface of the plastic to remove any grime and dirt using dish detergent and warm water.

The heat or corona treatment helps as does wiping with denatured alcohol but it is not a sure process. Go over the broadest area of the plastic piece with a square of high grit sandpaper before you get gluing. Use only a few smooth delicate strokes to avoid roughing up the plastic too much. At this point i don t think there is any glue that works perfectly and reliably all the time.

Plastic sheeting is notoriously hard to join tape is messy and glue won t stick. Set your store to see local availability see similar items. If the number is a 7 or 9 use an epoxy or cyanoacrylate. If there is any stress on the bond use a secondary fastener like a wire stitch or one of the high end tapes.

If it s a 6 use a poly cement or epoxy. Rob shows a clip of plastic laminating where heat fuses plastic to paper. Some corrugated plastic sheets are surface treated to improve adhesion. They simply don t wet out and can t allow the glue to get a good grip.