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GAP-FILLING ADHESIVE [1 record]

Record 1 2013-04-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Glues and Adhesives (Industries)
DEF

A glue suitable for use where the surfaces to be joined may not be in close or continuous contact owing either to the impossibility of applying adequate pressure or to slight inaccuracies in matching.

OBS

Unless otherwise stated by the manufacturer, not suitable for a glue line greater than 0.05 inches thick.

OBS

gap-filling adhesive: term used in the Commonwealth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Colles et adhésifs (Industries)
DEF

Adhésif dont l'usage convient lorsque les surfaces à coller risquent de ne pas avoir de contact suffisamment continu ni intime; ceci à cause de l'impossibilité de leur appliquer une pression suffisante, ou à cause de légères imperfections.

OBS

À moins d'indication contraire du fabricant, ces colles ne sont pas recommandables pour des couches de plus de 1 mm d'épaisseur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Pegamentos y adhesivos (Industrias)
DEF

Adhesivo capaz de formar y mantener una unión entre superficies que no ajustan estrechamente entre sí.

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