What adhesive is suitable for gluing steel and G10 material?

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The discussion centers on finding a suitable adhesive for bonding steel to G10 material in an oily, moving parts environment. Participants suggest using epoxy, specifically JB Weld, while emphasizing the importance of surface preparation to ensure a strong bond. Concerns are raised about the long-term durability of adhesives in oily conditions, with recommendations for high-performance alternatives like 3M 5200. Some users share experiences of failures with JB Weld on G10, highlighting the need for mechanical bonding methods or scraping the G10 surface to enhance adhesion. Ultimately, the conversation underscores the complexities of adhesive selection and surface treatment for effective bonding in challenging conditions.
  • #31
Baluncore said:
Just stop overthinking it, and scrape the surface.
I have to get back to you. I open another one, feels like the epoxy doesn't even stick onto the steel that well, when I peel it, half stick on the steel, half on the G10

Now I question the epoxy whether it's too old or not good enough. It's less than 2yrs old.

I'll be back.
 
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  • #32
yungman said:
Hi

I need to glue steel with G10 material together. But it is in moving parts environment that constantly see oil for the moving parts. My first thought was epoxy, but can it survive in oily environment in the long term. Any other suggestions?

thanks

Alan
isn't G10 itself made of epoxy? not trying to be smart, just pointing out what could be a problem.
 
  • #33
Baluncore said:
Just stop overthinking it, and scrape the surface.
I finally get a chance to try this.

I scraped both the surface of G10 and even the metal surface.

IT WORKED. THANKS.
 

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