- Type: Hot Melt Glue Stick
- Brand: Power Adhesives
- Temperature: High
- Adhesive Size: 1 3/4" Slugs
- Color: Light Amber
- Bonds: General, Cement, Foam, Metal, Plastic, Vinyl, Wood
- Application: Precast Concrete, Product Assembly
Power Adhesives Casttec 42 Precast Concrete Hot Melt Glue Slugs
Casttec 42 is a pale amber adhesive formulated for precast concrete workflows, designed to bond wood, plastic, metal, and foam to mold bases.
Applied as hot melt glue slugs, it can be used as a bead, dots, or sprayed, and it is designed to apply over light oil to support efficient mold preparation. These hot glue slugs offer extended open time, versatile bonding, and are designed for clean up from mold bases.
Casttec 42 Hot Melt Glue Slugs Benefits
- Precast Industry Formulation: Specially formulated for precast concrete applications and bonding to mold bases.
- Versatile Application Methods: Designed to be applied as a bead, dots, or sprayed for flexible workflow use.
- Oil-Tolerant Application: Can be applied over a light oil to reduce surface preparation steps.
- Insert Attachment Alternative: Replaces the need for welding or bolting inserts to precast forms.
- Removable Bond After Crystallization: Designed to become brittle after 24 hours to allow easy removal of bonded inserts.
- Easy Cleanup from Mold Bases: Designed for efficient cleanup after use on mould bases.
- FDA Compliance: Meets FDA 175.105 for indirect food contact.
Glue Slugs Per Carton
- 22 lbs of 1 3/4"" × 1 3/4"" glue slugs is approximately 176 glue slugs.
Specifications
- Series: Casttec 42
- Categories: Construction & Trade
- Compatible Substrates: Wood, Plastic, Metal, and Foam
- Chemistry: Synthetic Polymer Based Hotmelt
- Size: 1-3/4" (43mm) Slugs
- Color: Pale Amber
- Application Temperature: 356-383°F (180-195°C)
- Softening Point: 221°F (105°C)
- Low Temperature: 50°F (10°C)
- Open Time: 2 Minutes
- Viscosity: 2,500 cps @ 356°F (180°C)
- Heat Resistance: 176°F (80°C)
- Molten Tack: Medium
- Certifications: FDA 175.105 for Indirect Food Contact
Common Applications
- Precast Concrete
- Construction
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