How to Select the Right Adhesive for Aerospace Applications

The selection process of an adhesive, coating or potting compound can pose a few challenges for engineers. Some of these include adhesion, temperature and thermal cycling resistance, and handling and curing time. For certain aerospace applications, compounds may need to pass NASA low outgassing specification ASTM E595 or UL 94V-0 for flame retardancy, for example. Several key parameters and potential trade-offs involved in selecting the right adhesive will be explored in this webinar. Although there are many factors which can influence the selection process, the main focus of the discussion will be on the different cure mechanisms and the choice of fillers. Toward the end of the webinar, there will be a case study illustrating the various factors that were considered in determining which adhesive provided the correct solution for that particular application.