Adhesive bonding is a common joining process term in foreign trade, referring to the method of joining two or more material surfaces using an adhesive. It is widely used in electronics, automotive, packaging, furniture, textile, and other industries. In foreign trade contracts, adhesive bonding is often part of product specifications or quality clauses, such as requirements for bond strength, temperature resistance, and environmental compliance. Precautions include: specifying the adhesive type (e.g., epoxy resin, polyurethane), bonding process parameters (temperature, pressure, time), testing standards (e.g., ASTM D1002), and compliance with the destination country's environmental regulations (e.g., REACH, RoHS). Unlike welding, riveting, and stitching, adhesive bonding does not damage the material structure and is suitable for joining dissimilar materials, but its strength is greatly affected by surface treatment. Foreign trade practitioners need to specify adhesive bonding requirements in orders to avoid returns caused by process differences.
📝 Examples
1. The plastic housing and metal bracket under this contract must be bonded with epoxy resin, the bond strength must pass ASTM D1002 testing, and the adhesive must comply with the RoHS Directive. (Note: Specifies bonding materials, testing standards, and environmental requirements.)
2. Please provide detailed parameters of the adhesive bonding process, including curing temperature and time, to ensure consistency in mass production. (Note: Requires the supplier to provide process parameters for quality control.)
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