3D-BOND 135 3D Filament Adhesive

3D-BOND 135 (Previously known as ACRI-BOND 135) is a solvent cement designed for joining widely available 3D Printed Plastics. It can bond plastics to themselves and to each other, such as PLA, ABS, PETG other suitable combinations are listed below.

 If you’ve tried using what is available at your local hardware store like superglues or epoxies did everything right and the bond still breaks, you’re not alone. It’s a common first step when trying to bond together 3D Prints. While some specialised CA adhesives will work well with 3D printed parts most off the shelf ones will not though. The difference with our adhesives is they chemically weld the two separate plastic parts together creating the strongest bond possible. If you want to step up bonding your 3D printed parts, try our 3D-BOND range.

Product Overview

3D-BOND 135 3D Printing Glue is a very fast curing water thin, clear solvent cement ideal for joining PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, PCTG and more. It provides almost instant initial bonding, initial tack is less than 30 sec, which makes it ideal for bonding all types of 3D printed jobs. This is the most versatile 3D Printing Adhesive on the market as it can be brushed on, applied by a precision applicator either on the surface or due to the adhesive being water thin via capillary effect. This means you can position your 3D printed parts first, then apply adhesive to the edge. The adhesive will wick into the joint, ensuring an even distribution and minimal mess. More on how the capillary effect works here.

3D-BOND 135 is a solvent cement meaning it works by chemically softening and fusing the surfaces of compatible plastics. This creates a true molecular bond where the two parts effectively become one solid piece after curing. This provides a strong virtually invisible bond that other 3D Printing Glues cannot achieve.

 It is the strongest joint possible on a 3D printed plastic, in most cases, stronger than the plastic itself. This is because you aren’t relying on any extra material in your join compared to using a conventional adhesive. 3D-BOND 135 has very minimal gap filling capacity and leaves no residue behind. For gap filling consider using 3D-BOND 140 or 3D-BOND 145 however these are material specific.

Applications and Uses

3D-BOND 135 has been designed for bonding the most commonly used 3D Printable Plastics. If your substrate is not listed in our material suitability tab due to it being mixed or other plastic material combinations, contact us as we are always trying new combinations or test on a small job before using in your production.

3D-BOND 135 can be used in a range of 3D Printed Plastic Jobs. For example: Joining Large Prints -that are too big for the print plate, Model Making, Repairing Broken or Failed Prints, Creating Hybrid Models – combining multiple materials, Architectural Model Building.

Material Suitability Chart

Tools and Accessories

For professional use of 3D-BOND 135 it is important to use the right tooling. We recommend using our 65mL Applicator Bottle with either a 0.5mm (blue base) or 0.6mm (pink base) precision dispensing tip. This will allow for maximum control of the adhesive when applicating.

To help dispense the adhesive into the applicator bottles we stock small clear funnels and clear 100mL beakers.

Technical Highlights

Instructions for use

Parts to be joined should fit without forcing and be clean, it is recommended to use ACRI-BOND CLEANER prior to applying any product to remove any dust, dirt and oils. Apply adhesive with suitable applicator and assemble while parts are still wet. Press parts together in firm contact. ACRI-BOND 135 forms an initial bond very quickly. Strength develops rapidly reaching full strength in 24 to 48 hours leaving no dry residue. For a tutorial how to use please refer to our YouTube Chanel.

Shelf Life and Storage

3D-BOND 135 has a 2+ Year Shelf Life when stored correctly.

Store in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight to extend the shelf life of this product. Keep the open container tightly closed do not leave open as the adhesive will evaporate.

Downloads

3D-BOND 135 Material Safety Data Sheet