How long does it take for silicone adhesive to dry?
28 Jun 2024
There are many types of silicone adhesives, which can be classified according to materials and characteristics. Some are cured at room temperature, and some are cured at high temperature and pressure, or are single-component or two-component. They are also affected by environmental weather factors and operational problems. These aspects will affect the final curing time.
Room temperature silicone adhesive, slow-drying high-temperature resistant silicone glue
General silicone adhesives can be cured at room temperature for 8 hours, and 24 hours is better.
To enhance the bonding effect, some surface work can be done. For example:
1 Before applying the glue, the surface to be bonded needs to be cleaned and isolated from the air.
2 The curing speed is greatly affected by the ambient temperature. If you need to speed up the curing speed, you can heat and humidify it appropriately according to your own conditions. When you use the unused glue again, you need to remove the cured glue at the front end of the glue before applying the glue.
3 In winter, the temperature and humidity are low, and the surface drying and curing speed slows down. The curing speed can be accelerated by heating. In summer, the temperature and humidity are high, and the surface drying and curing speed speeds up.