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Adhesives
Extra Long Extender Tip - #303
For use over the standard #312 top, they provide a rigid tip
with extended length to get thin and gap filling CA into
hard to reach areas. They are very resistant to clogging and
can be cleaned by soaking in acetone.
Extra Long Extender Tip - $0.50 Each
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Extra Fine Extender Tip - #302
For use over the standard #312 top, it allows BSI's thin CAs
(Insta-Cure, Insta-Flex and Super-Gold) to be applied a drop
at a time. Thin CA tends to run everywhere, so these allow
precise application.
Bag of 6 Tips - $2.99
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Bob Smith Industries CA's and Epoxies
 Insta-Cure™
has a water-thin viscosity that wicks deep into joints by capillary
action and cures in a matter of a few seconds. Surfaces to be bonded
must be tight fitting and should be held together while you apply
the CA around the edges of the seam. At the moment CAs cure, they
give off a vapor that can irritate the nose and eyes, so be
prepared. Thin CAs work very well on balsa since they penetrate into
the wood and form more than just a surface bond.
Unscrew top from nozzle. For finer applications, use the extender
tip. Insta-Cure™ CA is used to bond tight fitting parts. Hold the
parts together (sometimes using masking tape), then apply the
Insta-Cure™ along the joints. The CA will penetrate deep into the
joints. Bonding will occur in 1-3 seconds. Excess cured CA can be
removed from surfaces like ceramics by rubbing with a paper towel
soaked in Un-Cure™. Full strength is reached in two hours. Wipe the
nozzle clean before replacing screw-on top. Refrigerate to extend
shelf life. Cured CA is stable from -40 to 220º F. Soak extender tip
in acetone for cleaning.
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1
oz. Insta-Cure Super Thin CA $6.99
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 Insta-Cure+™
is a higher viscosity CA for loose fitting joints in which the
adhesive must bridge gaps. Normally, the thicker CA is applied to
one surface and then the parts are held tightly together for about 5
to 15 seconds. For large surface areas, including those with close
fitting joints such as laminations, INSTA-CURE+ ™ should also be
used. To prevent premature curing, don’t spread the glue into a thin
film. Lay down a serpentine bead with about 1" separations on one
surface, then assemble the parts, letting the pressure spread the CA
out.
Unscrew top from
nozzle. For finer applications, use the extender tip. Apply
Insta-Cure+™ CA to one side of the parts being joined, then hold
them tightly together for 5-15 seconds. For larger bonding areas,
apply serpentine beads of the CA with enough spacing to allow for
the spreading of the adhesive. Insta-Set™ accelerator can be sprayed
to cure the CA that oozes from joints. Full strength is reached in
three hours. Wipe the nozzle clean before replacing screw-on top.
Refrigerate to extend shelf life. Cured CA is stable from -40 to
220° F. Soak extender tip in acetone for cleaning.
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1
oz. Insta-Cure + Gap Filling CA
$6.99 |
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 Maxi-Cure™
extra thick CA is the best CA for most plastics, including GE’s
Lexan MAXI-CURE™ is the best choice for plastic model assembly. When
used with INSTA-SET™, it works better than any putty for modifying
or filling voids. It can be carved with a knife or razor blade and
sanded and feathered to form a finish indistinguishable from
plastic. MAXI-CURE™ bonds fiberglass, hardwood, metal and rubber
better than any other hobby adhesive. For gluing to the inside,
clothtextured surface of fiberglass, scrape the area to be bonded
with a razor blade or coarse sandpaper before using MAXI-CURE™ or
any other adhesive. It also is best for bonding the tires for R/C
cars.
Unscrew top from nozzle. For finer applications, use
the extender tip. Apply Maxi-Cure™ CA to one side of the parts being
joined, then hold them tightly to- gether for 10-20 seconds. For
larger bonding areas, apply serpentine beads of the CA with enough
spacing to allow for the spreading of the adhesive. Insta-Set™
accelerator can be sprayed to cure the CA that oozes from joints.
Full strength is reached in three hours. Wipe the nozzle clean
before replacing screw-on top. Refrigerate to extend shelf life.
Cured CA is stable from -40 to 220° F. Soak extender tip in acetone
for cleaning.
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1 oz. Maxi-Cure Extra Thick CA
$6.99 |
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SUPER-GOLD™ Thin and SUPER-GOLD+™ gap filling medium thickness are
our odorless foam safe CAs. They are non-frosting and take only 2 or
3 seconds longer to bond compared to Insta-Cure and Insta-Cure+.
There are no fumes that irritate the nose and eyes. The
SUPER-GOLD™’s do not attack white foam; therefore, they can be used
in the building of foam core wings and the assembly and repair of
plastic and foam ARF’s. They will not fog clear plastic.
SUPER-GOLD+™ is ideal for attaching clear canopies in plastic model
kits; however, MAXI-CURE™ is still recommended for assembling the
rest of plastic kits. Wood can be bonded to white foam with
SUPER-GOLD +™ in less than fifteen seconds. For bonding foam to
foam, spray a very light fog of INSTA-SET™ to one piece and apply
SUPER-GOLD+™ to the other before joining. Excess INSTA-SET™ may
create too much heat, which can melt the foam. Both SUPER-GOLD™’s
cure to a more flexible consistency for better shock absorbtion.
Whenever a large amount of CA is to be used in such applications as
saturating fiberglass or Kevlar, SUPER-GOLD™ eliminates the
irritating fumes from the evaporating monomer that make repeated use
of CA unpleasant at times.
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1
oz. Super Gold Thin Odorless Foam Safe CA
$18.99 |
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SUPER-GOLD™ Thin and SUPER-GOLD+™ gap filling medium thickness are
our odorless foam safe CAs. They are non-frosting and take only 2 or
3 seconds longer to bond compared to Insta-Cure and Insta-Cure+.
There are no fumes that irritate the nose and eyes. The
SUPER-GOLD™’s do not attack white foam; therefore, they can be used
in the building of foam core wings and the assembly and repair of
plastic and foam ARF’s. They will not fog clear plastic.
SUPER-GOLD+™ is ideal for attaching clear canopies in plastic model
kits; however, MAXI-CURE™ is still recommended for assembling the
rest of plastic kits. Wood can be bonded to white foam with
SUPER-GOLD +™ in less than fifteen seconds. For bonding foam to
foam, spray a very light fog of INSTA-SET™ to one piece and apply
SUPER-GOLD+™ to the other before joining. Excess INSTA-SET™ may
create too much heat, which can melt the foam. Both SUPER-GOLD™’s
cure to a more flexible consistency for better shock absorbtion.
Whenever a large amount of CA is to be used in such applications as
saturating fiberglass or Kevlar, SUPER-GOLD™ eliminates the
irritating fumes from the evaporating monomer that make repeated use
of CA unpleasant at times.
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1
oz. Super Gold+ Gap Filling Odorless Foam Safe CA
$18.99 |
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Ultra-Cure™ is a very high performance clear cyanoacrylate that has
a viscosity (thickness) in-between that of Insta-Cure Super Thin and
Insta-Cure+ Gap Filling Medium. It is ideal for the mounting of
rubber tires onto R/C car wheels. It is available in our 3/4 oz
Pocket CA bottle and comes with one of our new #304 Extender Tips
for the Pocket CA pin-in-cap top. ULTRA-CURE™ can be used in many
other applications that require a slightly thicker thin CA and will
bond virtually everything. It is not foam-safe, however.
Unscrew top from nozzle. For finer applications, use the extender
tip. Carefully lift the sidewall of the tire after it is mounted to
the wheel to expose the area to be bonded. Apply a drop of
Ultra-Cure™CA Tire Glue into the gap, then slowly return the tire to
its seated position. Continue this process around the circumference
of the tire. Repeat these steps for the other side. Wipe the nozzle
clean before replacing screw-on top. Refrigerate to extend shelf
life when not in use. Ultra-Cure™is also superior for bonding most
other materials. Soak extender tip in acetone for cleaning.
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1
oz. Ultra Cure Tire Glue Medium Thin CA
$11.99 |
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INSTA-SET™ is a catalyst which acts as an accelerator that allows
CAs to quickly cure in thick layers by enhancing the alkaline
conditions during polymerization. INSTA-SET™ in a spray bottle is
normally used to cure the CA that flows from joints when parts are
pressed together. Applying an additional bead of thick CA along a
seam and then curing it with INSTA-SET™ significantly enhances a
joint’s strength. For difficult to bond materials, INSTA-SET™ can be
applied to one surface and CA to the opposite surface. When brought
together, they will bond instantly. INSTA-SET™ is formulated with a
strawberry scent and activates CA in 6 to 8 seconds without any
degrading of the CAs strength, which can occur with many other
accelerators. It is compatible with all surfaces, even clear plastic
and white foam.
After joining parts with cyanoacrylate (CA,
super glue), spray the seams with Insta-Set™ to cure the CA in 8
seconds. A bead of CA can then be applied to the outside and
corners of joints before another application of Insta-Set™ to
reinforce their strength. Insta-Set™ can also be applied to one part
(with CA on the other) before joining for difficult to bond
materials. Insta-Set™ is compatible with all surfaces, including
clear plastic and all foams. It also is a great cleaning agent for
adhesive residue and scuff marks. Store separately from CAs.
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2oz.
Insta Set CA Accelerator Pump Spray
$6.99 |
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MID-CURE™ 15 min. epoxy is used in larger
areas where more working time is needed. It is more water resistant
and can be used as a substitute for QUIK-CURE™ in most applications.
MID-CURE™ is our most flexible epoxy and is ideal for gluing to
fiberglass surfaces. Allow 45 minutes before handling parts and 2
hours for full strength.
MID-CURE™ 15 min. Epoxy is an equal two-part hobby adhesive that
forms high strength bonds through a chemical reaction between the
resin and hardener. The cured epoxy is resistant to most chemicals.
MID-CURE™ should be applied in temperatures above 65˚F. It can be
used in most applications when you need more working time than
QUIK-CURE™ provides. MID-CURE™ can be worked for about 10 minutes,
with adhesion beginning after about 15 minutes. MID-CURE™ bonds best
to clean, textured surfaces. Smooth, non-porous surfaces should be
roughened with coarse sandpaper to improve adhesion. Acetone and
Isopropyl rubbing alcohol work as the best solvents for cleaning
uncured epoxy from surfaces. MID-CURE™ is our most flexible epoxy.
This gives it superior bonding qualities in applications such as
hardwood to fiberglass. MID-CURE’S™ lack of brittleness allows it to
form lasting bonds in areas subject to high vibration or stress.
MID-CURE™ is a water-resistant substitute for QUIK-CURE™. Full cure
in 2-3 hours.
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4 1/2 oz. Mid-Cure 15 Min. Epoxy
$13.99 |
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SLOW-CURE™ 30 min. epoxy works best for forming reinforcing fillets
on joints. It has the highest strength of our epoxies. It is
waterproof and more heat resistant. SLOW-CURE™ can be used for
bonding if you’re willing to wait overnight. Fillers such as
microballoons can be mixed with SLOW-CURE™ and FINISH-CURE™ to form
a putty-like consistency. Such fillers will usually decrease the
working time by about 25%. Bonded objects can be handled after 8
hours and the cured epoxy reaches full strength within 24 hours.
SLOW-CURE™ 30 min. Epoxy is an equal two-part hobby adhesive that
forms high strength bonds through a chemical reaction between the
resin and hardener. The cured epoxy is resistant to most chemicals.
SLOW-CURE™ bonds best to clean, textured surfaces. Smooth,
non-porous surfaces should be roughened with coarse sandpaper to
improve adhesion. Acetone and Isopropyl rubbing alcohol work as the
best solvents for cleaning uncured epoxy from surfaces. SLOW-CURE™
works best for forming reinforcing fillets on joints and can be
mixed with microballons or other fillers to form putty-like
consistency. SLOW-CURE™ is waterproof and forms superior bonds if
you’re willing to wait overnight. It has better penetration of
porous surfaces for better bonding. Full cure in 6-8 hours.
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4 1/2 oz. Slow-Cure 30 Min. Epoxy
$13.99 |
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IC-LOC™ Purple prevents loosening of
small fasteners from normal use and vibration, but parts can
still be disassembled with hand tools. IC-LOC™ Purple seals
and prevents rusting of threads.
Bob Smith Industries IC-LOC Purple Thread Lock (1/3oz)
$6.99
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IC-LOC™ Blue is a medium thickness, medium strength
threadlock that is applied to the threads of fasteners
before assembly. Once the IC-LOC Blue™ is cured, the
fasteners can be disassembled with standard hand tools if
required.
Bob
Smith Industries IC-LOC Blue Thread Lock (1/3oz)
$6.99
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IC-LOC™ Red is a medium thickness, high
strength threadlock that is applied to the threads of
fasteners before assembly. Once the IC-LOC Red™ is
cured, the fasteners are permanently together and cannot be
disassembled.
IC-LOC Red™ will maintain its strength up
to 490° F.
Bob
Smith Industries IC-LOC Blue Thread Lock (1/3oz)
$6.99
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