VM100 Black MMA Structural Acrylic Adhesive

VuduGlu VM100 is a black, two part, fast-curing, high strength MMA (methyl methacrylate) adhesive suitable for bonding a wide variety of materials including composites, metals and plastics. It is particularly suited to the bonding of carbon fibre to itself, metals such as aluminium, titanium and steel, and many plastics.

At Altiveners, VM100 is our ‘go-to’ adhesive for most composite bonding applications. Its very high peel and sheer strength, toughness, fast cure and minimal surface prep requirements make it the ideal adhesive for bonding carbon fibre tubes, sheets and components to each other and to metal inserts and fittings. In our own testing, only the significantly more expensive Permabond ET5429 and ET5428 recorded a higher shear strength when bonding carbon fibre to aluminium.

As well as all thermoset plastics including epoxy, polyurethane, polyester and vinylester, VM100 also has excellent bond performance to many thermoplastics including nylon, polycarbonate, ABS and PVC. For particularly difficult to bond thermoplastics, such as polypropylene, polyethylene and HDPE, we would suggest Permabond TA4610.

VM100 is black in colour to provide an inconspicuous bond when used with carbon fibre. Its fast cure reaches handling strength in 12 minutes and working strength in 30 minutes. Its consistency is a thixotropic gel suitable for gap-filling up to 5mm without slumping, as well as application to vertical surfaces. VM100 has excellent chemical and temperature resistance and can be used in environments from -55 to 120°C.

Main Characteristics

Pack Sizes and Dispensing

VM100 is available in a 25ml syringe, as well as 50ml and 400ml cartridges which can be selected at the top of the page. The 50ml and 400ml packs both require a 1:1 ratio cartridge dispenser gun:

• 50ml packs require our standard 50ml Adhesive Dispenser Gun which is suitable for 1:1 and 2:1 adhesive cartridges
• 400ml packs require a 400ml 1:1 Adhesive Dispenser Gun

The cartridges are intended to be used with static mixer nozzles which fully mix the two components as they pass through the nozzle. They are supplied with one nozzle but once used, adhesive cures in the nozzle and they need to be discarded. Additional nozzles are available to buy separately:

• 25ml and 50ml packs require a Type 1 Static Mixer Nozzle for 50ml Cartridge
• 400ml packs require a Type 3 Static Mizer Nozzle for 400ml Cartridge

Shelf Life and Storage

The cartridges are intended to be used with static mixer nozzles which fully mix the two components as they pass through the nozzle. They are supplied with one nozzle but once used, adhesive cures in the nozzle and they need to be discarded. Additional nozzles are available to buy separately:

If stored cold, allow to return to room temperature before using.

Specification