Flexel™ FN1000 is a reactive, low-temperature heat-activated adhesive film for bonding similar and dissimilar plastic substrates like ABS, PC, PBT, pre-treated olefins (low surface energy plastics), Polyamide, Polyimide, engineering plastics, SMC, FRP, GRP, and advanced composites. FN1000 is also very effective at bonding PET films, textiles, and artificial and genuine leather.

Product Type: 1K (1 component) Adhesive, Contact Adhesive, Reactive Adhesive

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Composites, Glass-reinforced Plastic (GRP), Leather, Metal, PET Film, Plastics, Polyamide, Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polyimide, Pre-treated Olefins, Sheet Molding Compound (SMC), Textiles

Chemical Family: Polyurethanes (PU)

Features: Good Bonding Strength, Good Toughness, Improved Flexibility, Low Temperature Performance, Low Thermal Expansion

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Cure Method
Bonding and Curing Profile

Recommended bond line cure conditions:

  • 90°C for 60 sec at 22 N/cm² or
  • 110°C for 30 sec at 22 N/cm²
Application Instructions
  • Surfaces should be clean and free of any oils, residues, release agents, dust or any other contaminants. For optimum adhesion, the surface tension of the substrates to be bonded should be more than 38 dynes/cm.
  • Recommended surface preparation for optimal adhesion is as follows
    • PC, ABS, PBT, Glass: IPA wipe
    • Nylon, Polyolefin: Plasma Pre-treatment
    • Metal: Primer Pre-treatment
  • Place film adhesive between substrates.
  • Bond and cure per indicated conditions above.
  • A uniform pressure distribution throughout the bond line is recommended for optimal bonding.
  • Fixture strength is achieved once bond reaches room temperature.
  • Allow to bond to equilibrate to room temperature for 60 min to achieve full strength.
  • Optional Pre-Tack Step: FN1000 may be pre-tacked to a substrate prior to processing. Pre-tacking the film adhesive on a substrate by pressing at 5 to 20 N/cm² and heating to 45 to 55°C for 3 to 10 seconds.

Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Appearance
Milky white
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tacking Temperature45 - 55--
Typical Peel Strength (on Polycarbonate)65 - 70N/25 mm-
Typical Peel Strength (on SUS 304)35 - 40N/25 mm-
Cured Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Young’s Modulus (Bonded at 90ºC, for 60 sec)180.0MPa-
Average Tensile Stress (Bonded at 90ºC, 60 sec)26.0MPa-
Average Tensile Strain (Bonded at 90ºC, 60 sec)550.0%-
Glass Transition Temperature-46.0°CDSC
Uncured Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solid Content100.0%-
Specific Gravity1.12--
Standard Available Film Thickness50, 100microns-

Technical Details & Test Data

Typical Bonding Performance
  • Typical Peel Strength of FN1000-50

Flexel™ FN1000 - Typical Bonding Performance

Note: Peeled at crosshead speed of 300 mm/min. Samples were pressed for 60 seconds at bond line temperature of 90°C and pressure of 22N/cm². Peel samples were conditioned for 24 hours at 50 % RH and 23 °C before testing. Bond strength to metal can be increase with primer application.

  • Typical Shear Strength of FN1000-50

Flexel™ FN1000 - Typical Bonding Performance - 1

Note: Pulled at crosshead speed of 300 mm/min. Shear area is 25 mm x 12 mm. Samples were pressed for 60 seconds at bond line temperature of 90°C and pressure of 22N/cm². Shear samples were conditioned for 24 hours at 50% RH and 23 °C before testing. Bond strength to metal can be increase with primer application.

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • North America

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
6 Months
Storage Condition

Store below 30°C and away from sunlight.