Benefits of Solvent Bonding vs Mechanical Fastening
Mechanical Fastening Advantages 4 Can be easily inspected once installed; may be pulled apart 4 Immediate connection; no curing time Disadvantages 8 Stress only at the connection point; not consistently spread across substrate 8 Visible on signage 8 Difficult to paint or hide 8 Higher probability of leakage/ corrosion at joints
Solvent Bonding Advantages 4 Evenly distributes stress on substrate 4 Joins complex parts 4 Invisible finish on sign substrate’s surface 4 Acts as a sealant & prevents corrosion 4 Works well with thin metals 4 Requires little finishing and training 4 Reduce labor time and cost 4 Can be sanded, painted or drilled 4 Bonds dissimilar substrates 4 Reduces vibrations
Disadvantages 8 Some curing time required
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