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Structural Adhesive

Cristex supplies a range of high-performance epoxy structural adhesives designed for demanding composite bonding applications across industries including aerospace, marine, automotive, wind energy and advanced engineering.

Our structural adhesive systems are suitable for bonding a wide range of materials including carbon fibre composites, glass fibre composites (GRP/FRP), aluminium, steel, honeycomb core materials and ceramics.

Designed to deliver reliable bond strength, durability and process consistency, these systems support both small-scale assembly work and larger structural bonding applications where long-term performance is critical.

Key Benefits

  • High-strength structural bonding performance

  • Suitable for composite, metal and honeycomb bonding

  • Available for both small and large-scale applications

  • Low exotherm and low shrinkage characteristics

  • High thermal and chemical resistance

  • Excellent gap-filling properties

  • Cartridge and tin formats available

  • Designed for consistent processing and reliable bond quality

Structural Bonding Solutions

Cristex offers a range of structural adhesive systems to support different processing requirements, working times and application environments.

Available in both cartridge applicators and bulk tin systems, our adhesives are designed to provide accurate mixing, efficient application and consistent performance across composite manufacturing and assembly operations.

The range includes fast-curing systems for rapid production environments through to extended open-time adhesives suitable for larger bonding applications and more complex assemblies.

Available Grades & Specifications

Below is a selection of our epoxy adhesives. Additional specifications may be available on request.

Reference Colour SAG Resistance Open Time for Bonding (1mm – 25°C) Gelification Time (25°C – 0.1mm) Setting Time (25°C – 0.1mm) Tg Max Datasheet
ADH 961.961 Black 20 mm 4 min 7 min 90 min 84°C
ADH 971.961 Black 20 mm 15 min 70 min 150 min 86°C
ADH 891.892 Black 8 mm 65 min 135 min 210 min 80°C
Reference Colour SAG Resistance Open Time for Bonding (1mm – 25°C) Gelification Time (25°C – 0.1mm) Setting Time (25°C – 0.1mm) Tg Max Datasheet
ADH 90.90 Beige 10 mm 40 min 90 min 150 min 70°C
ADH 90.91 Orange 10 mm 150 min 330 min 420 min 78°C
Reference Colour SAG Resistance Open Time for Bonding (1mm – 25°C) Gelification Time (25°C – 0.1mm) Setting Time (25°C – 0.1mm) Tg Max Datasheet
AS 97.1 – AW 96.1 Black 20 mm 15 min 70 min 150 min 86°C
AS 89.1 – AW 89.2 Black 8 mm 65 min 135 min 210 min 80°C
Reference Colour SAG Resistance Open Time for Bonding (1mm – 25°C) Gelification Time (25°C – 0.1mm) Setting Time (25°C – 0.1mm) Tg Max Datasheet
AS 90 – AW 90 Beige 10 mm 40 min 90 min 150 min 70°C
AS 90 – AW 91 Orange 10 mm 150 min 330 min 420 min 78°C
AS 90 – AW 92 Blue 15 mm 240 min 540 min 14 h 78°C
AS 90 – AW 93 Green 15 mm 400 min 840 min 24 h 78°C

Need Technical Support?

Contact our team to discuss the most suitable adhesive system for your application.

Cristex can support with structural adhesive selection based on substrate compatibility, cure profile, processing requirements and application performance.

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