Ritetack Instant Grab Adhesive

Are you looking for a high-quality Quick Grip glue At Eurotech, we offer Ritetack instant grab adhesive that works well for many applications. From affixing materials such as metal, timber and glass through to adhering to surfaces such as plaster, stone, ceramic, concrete, polystyrene and more, this adhesive can get the job done to your satisfaction.

There are many benefits to using Ritetack, including:

• It saves huge amounts of time with its instant hold feature
• It eliminates the need for unsightly fixings
• It’s suitable for most materials
• It’s a proven and trusted product worldwide
• You can also stick metal to concrete

Our multi-purpose construction adhesive performs quickly with extreme strength. Ritetack has been designed for trade quality projects in high-performance applications. Whether it’s an architecturally designed wall panel project, tiles, aluminium panels or timber furniture, Ritetack can be trusted to perform. Most importantly, it delivers results instantly to reduce labour and fixing costs.

Ritetack doesn’t contain solvents or isocyanate, making it the safe choice for your signage needs.

The composition of the adhesive is a specific maximum performance polymer construction. It’s designed to deliver an instant hold on virtually any material.

Construction Glue: A Display Essential

What use is beautiful signage if it’s not properly secured in a frame or looks crumpled when displayed? Without the right display materials, it won’t stand out. Eurotech recommends quick set, instant grab construction adhesive for this purpose. Ritetack instant grab adhesive is the perfect solution for your signage issues. Suitable for a range of materials such as timber, metal and glass, this heavy-duty adhesive has a strong initial grab, making it easy to use in various applications. Small amounts are enough to secure the signage.

Product Features

• Exhibits a superior initial grab and instant hold, up to 1000kgs per SQM horizontally
• Suits virtually all building materials such as timber, ACM sheet, metal, glass and mirror
• No solvents and no isocyanates, meaning Ritetack is user friendly
• Proven worldwide
• Paintable (unlike silicone) and retains elasticity
• No.1 in adhesives
• Comes in 290mL tubes

Removal of Ritetack Instant Grab Adhesive

Removing adhesives which have already cured on construction projects can be time consuming and a restraint on meeting deadlines. Saying that, here are some tips on removing cured adhesives:

• Use piano wire – Using a thin wire in a sawing motion can cut through most adhesives. Once the product is released, the dried adhesive can be mechanically removed from both surfaces. This is an efficient way of removing mirrors which have been glued to a wall.
• Use a multi-tool – Using a multi-tool with a plain blade can help remove the adhesive once your sign panel is removed. See picture below:

A Trusted Ritetack Supplier in Australia

As a leading supplier of signage solutions for sign makers and printing professionals, Eurotech brings together a wide range of products from trusted brands around the world. We offer signage materials (including display supplies) and signage-making materials (such as quick-dry adhesive). Our customers trust our products to showcase their clients’ brands and eliminate common display problems.

If you’re looking for a trusted quick grip glue supplier in Australia, Eurotech is the company to call. We supply 290ml tubes in boxes of 12. This instant grab adhesive works with nearly all materials. Our team offers free delivery Australia-wide to customers who purchase more than 1 box.

Have a look at some of our other adhesives and silicones.

Ritetack Distributors – please call our team on FREE CALL 1800 30 6161 to find out your nearest stockists. For the full range of adhesives, view riteadhesives.com.au

The Ultimate Guide to Instant Hold & Instant Grab Adhesive

With a mission to reduce build time and maximise strength, we’ve compiled a guide for the construction and signage industry. Here are some quick wins to put into practice today:

• Don’t use blobs – For virtually every adhesive available, using blobs increases curing time. Applying adhesive as strips means curing time is decreased due to more surface area.
• Elasticity is vital – Most projects experience the movement of some time. For example, the joining surfaces of a ceiling and wall can experience movement, meaning an adhesive that dries brittle and hard will increase the likelihood of cracks. An adhesive with elasticity allows for movement while reducing the appearance of these visual cracks.
• Versatility – Ritetack works well with virtually all materials, saving time swapping between adhesives while increasing your buying power by using large quantities of the same product.

As well as saving time and costs, an instant grab adhesive reduces the need for visible fixings. The instant grab feature means that the material is less likely to move during the curing process.
Application of construction adhesive is another bottleneck in projects. Using the right application tool can be the answer to stress-free project completion. Choose your caulking gun carefully, as not all are the same. Key differences can exist, such as the trigger ratio.

Surface Preparation for Adhesives

The best practice for any glue tac adhesive application is to have surfaces that are clean and sound.

If necessary, use a primer (always test adhesive prior to full implementation on a project).

In most cases, MS polymers (SMP) need less surface preparation than polyurethane adhesives.

Once the surfaces have been cleaned using mechanical methods such as sanding, materials may need a final clean with a liquid. The liquid used can be defined by a) detergent or b) solvent. More information regarding cleaning liquids for construction adhesives can be found at: http://www.adhesives.org/adhesives-sealants/adhesives-sealants-overview/use-of-adhesives/surface-treatment/surface-preparation.

As with any adhesive, check the surfaces that the adhesive will come into contact with before final install. For example, if the adhesive is being applied to a painted surface, check to see if the paint is sticking well to the building structure. If the paint is flaky, the adhesive will fail, as the paint will come away from the structure due to the weight of the material being glued to the paint.

How Long Does It Take to Dry?

Dry time on adhesives varies considerably. It’s important to distinguish between the time it takes to install your project and the total cure time.

The time for install can be dramatically reduced using an instant grab construction adhesive. Instant grab adhesive allows your materials to be adhered together without using a lot of fixings and without waiting for curing. The density and chemical composition of the adhesive stop the materials from sliding.

Cure time is the time it takes to fully dry and obtain its final strength.

If you’re working with the materials once you have applied the adhesive (such as moving a portable building) before it has fully cured, it’s best to also use mechanical fixings.

An instance where instant grab adhesive is very beneficial is the install of an aluminium sign panel on a wall. Since there is likely to be no need to work with that panel once it’s on the wall, you can walk away while it’s curing.

A lot of sealants or adhesives form a skin reasonably fast. This being said, they can still take hours or days to cure entirely.

How Long Does It Last?

This depends on whether the adhesive is unopened or has been applied.

Let’s start with unopened construction adhesives. In a typical situation and in standard-compliant conditions, the adhesive will last approximately 12 months. This can vary depending on the chemical composition of the glue. Here is a list with some approximate shelf lifetimes:

• Ritetack – 18-month shelf life
• Riteseal Silicone Sealant – 12-month shelf life.
• Rite Power-X Adhesive and Sealant – 12-month shelf life
• Rite Secure and Seal Adhesive and Sealant- 12-month shelf life

All of the above shelf lifetimes are based on the adhesive being stored in an environment that is between +5c and +25c.

Construction Applications

Construction adhesive applications include:

• Panel bonding
• Structural glazing
• Floor bonding
• Furniture
• Wooden frames

Advantages of Bonding with Adhesives

Advantages of bonding with a quick-dry adhesive include:

• Invisible connection
• Faster application
• No material weakening
• Reduces vibrations and sound

Disadvantages of Bonding with Adhesives

Disadvantages of bonding with an instant grab adhesive include:

• Prevent air inclusions
• Connections are more difficult to disassemble
• Dying and curing time can be problematic
• More surface treatment is required

Types of Construction Adhesives

Types of instant grab adhesive include:

• Solvent-based
• Water-based
• Polyurethane
• Hybrid

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