Concrete / Masonry Industrial Adhesives
Last Updated: April 1, 2025
Description
Concrete and masonry industrial adhesives are specialized bonding agents designed to create strong, durable connections between concrete and masonry surfaces. These adhesives are formulated to provide high bonding strength and resistance to environmental factors, ensuring long-lasting performance in various industrial settings.
Working Principle
Concrete and masonry adhesives work by forming a chemical bond with the surfaces they are applied to. This bond is achieved through the interaction of the adhesive's components, such as epoxy resins and curing agents, which react to create a hardened, cohesive layer. This layer distributes stress evenly across the bonded area, reducing the risk of material failure and enhancing the overall structural integrity. The adhesives are particularly useful because they can withstand harsh environmental conditions, including temperature fluctuations and chemical exposure, making them ideal for demanding industrial applications.
Applications
Concrete and masonry adhesives are widely used in the construction industry for structural bonding purposes. Specific examples include laminating structural panels, bonding concrete elements, and anchoring rebar. They are also employed in precast concrete construction to join precast elements, offering superior strength compared to traditional grout or mortar. These adhesives are favored for their quick cure times, which help accelerate construction schedules and reduce downtime.
Advantages over other Industrial Adhesives
One of the primary advantages of concrete and masonry adhesives, particularly those based on epoxy formulations, is their exceptional bonding strength and durability. They outperform traditional bonding methods like grout or mortar by providing a more rigid and strong bond that can withstand seismic forces and extremely heavy loads. Additionally, their quick curing times make them more efficient for construction projects, allowing for faster completion and reduced labor costs.
Limitations
Despite their strengths, concrete and masonry adhesives have limitations. They may require precise mixing and application techniques to achieve optimal performance, which can be challenging in field conditions. Additionally, the initial cost of these adhesives can be higher compared to traditional bonding methods, which may be a consideration for budget-conscious projects.
Considerations
When selecting concrete and masonry adhesives, several factors should be considered. Initial costs can be higher, but the long-term benefits of durability and reduced maintenance may offset these expenses. Operating expenses are generally low, as these adhesives require minimal maintenance once applied. Durability is a significant advantage, as they provide long-lasting bonds that withstand environmental stressors. However, accuracy in application is crucial to ensure the adhesive performs as expected. Replacement and maintenance costs are typically low, as the adhesives are designed to last for the lifespan of the bonded materials.
from Ellsworth Adhesives
3M Neoprene Contact Adhesive 10 Light Yellow, formerly known as Scotch-Grip, is a fast drying, multi-purpose, polychloroprene adhesive that is used for bonding wood, rubber, plastic laminate, canvas, aluminum, masonry, steel, and wallboard. It is resistant to plastic flow and can be applied by... [See More]
- Substrate Compatibility: Concrete, Masonry; Plastic; Rubber or Elastomer; Wood
- Viscosity: 450 to 700
- Cure / Technology: Single Component
from Master Bond, Inc.
Master Bond Polymer System EP22 is an aluminum filled, two component epoxy adhesive for high performance bonding, sealing, and coating. It is formulated to cure at room temperature or more rapidly at elevated temperatures, with a non-critical one-to-one mix ratio by weight or volume. The EP22... [See More]
- Substrate Compatibility: Ceramic, Glass; Concrete, Masonry; Composites; Metal; Plastic; Porous Surfaces; Rubber or Elastomer; Dissimilar Substrates; Metal/Plastic/Glass/Ceramic/Elast.&Wood
- Composition: Filled
- Chemical System: Epoxy
- Cure / Technology: Thermoset; Two Component
from Ellsworth Adhesives
3M Scotch-Weld Epoxy Adhesive 2216 Clear is a two component, room temperature curing adhesive that is used for bonding metal, plastics, masonry, rubber, and wood. It offers high shear strength, high peel strength, and resistance to aging, vibration, shock, and flexing. 1:1 mix ratio by volume or... [See More]
- Substrate Compatibility: Concrete, Masonry; Metal; Plastic; Rubber or Elastomer; Wood
- Cure / Technology: Two Component
- Chemical System: Epoxy
- Viscosity: 5000 to 15000
from Master Bond, Inc.
Master Bond Polymer System EP31 is a two component room temperature curing epoxy for high performance structural bonding applications featuring lap shear strengths exceeding 4500 psi. In addition, unlike many structural epoxies, EP31 also has a high peel strength exceeding 40 pli. The service... [See More]
- Substrate Compatibility: Ceramic, Glass; Concrete, Masonry; Composites; Metal; Plastic; Porous Surfaces; Rubber or Elastomer; Dissimilar Substrates; Metal/Plastic/Glass/Ceramic/Elast.&Wood
- Cure / Technology: Thermoset; Two Component
- Chemical System: Epoxy
- Features: Flexible; High Dielectric; Electrically Conductive; EMI/RFI Shielding; Laminaes; Sealant; Anti-static, ESD
from Ellsworth Adhesives
3M Scotch-Weld Epoxy Adhesive 2216 Clear is a two component, room temperature curing adhesive that is used for bonding metal, plastics, masonry, rubber, and wood. It offers high shear strength, high peel strength, and resistance to aging, vibration, shock, and flexing. 1:1 mix ratio by volume or... [See More]
- Substrate Compatibility: Concrete, Masonry; Metal; Plastic; Rubber or Elastomer; Wood
- Cure / Technology: Two Component
- Chemical System: Epoxy
- Viscosity: 5000 to 15000
from Master Bond, Inc.
Master Bond Polymer Adhesive EP33 is a unique room temperature curing two component epoxy adhesive for high temperature bonding applications. It is formulated to cure at room temperature or more rapidly at elevated temperatures. Master Bond Polymer Adhesive EP33 produces high strength bonds whose... [See More]
- Substrate Compatibility: Ceramic, Glass; Concrete, Masonry; Composites; Metal; Plastic; Porous Surfaces; Rubber or Elastomer; Dissimilar Substrates; Metal/Plastic/Glass/Ceramic/Elast.&Wood
- Composition: Unfilled
- Chemical System: Epoxy
- Cure / Technology: Thermoset; Two Component
from Ellsworth Adhesives
3M Scotch-Weld Epoxy Adhesive 2216 Clear is a two component, room temperature curing adhesive that is used for bonding metal, plastics, masonry, rubber, and wood. It offers high shear strength, high peel strength, and resistance to aging, vibration, shock, and flexing. 1:1 mix ratio by volume or... [See More]
- Substrate Compatibility: Concrete, Masonry; Metal; Plastic; Rubber or Elastomer; Wood
- Cure / Technology: Two Component
- Chemical System: Epoxy
- Viscosity: 5000 to 15000
from Master Bond, Inc.
Master Bond Polymer System EP29LP is a two component high performance epoxy resin system featuring low viscosity, long pot life and low exotherm. As an adhesive this versatile material will form bond strengths in excess of 2,500 psi (aluminum to aluminum). It bonds well to a variety of substrates... [See More]
- Substrate Compatibility: Ceramic, Glass; Concrete, Masonry; Composites; Metal; Plastic; Porous Surfaces; Rubber or Elastomer; Optical Fibers and Reinforcements
- Composition: Unfilled
- Chemical System: Epoxy
- Cure / Technology: Thermoset; Two Component
from Ellsworth Adhesives
3M Scotch-Weld Epoxy Adhesive 2216 Gray is a two component, room temperature curing adhesive that is used for bonding metal, plastics, masonry, rubber, and wood. It offers high shear strength, high peel strength, and resistance to aging, vibration, shock, and flexing. 2:3 mix ratio by volume. 1 gal... [See More]
- Substrate Compatibility: Concrete, Masonry; Metal; Plastic; Rubber or Elastomer; Wood
- Cure / Technology: Two Component
- Chemical System: Epoxy
- Viscosity: 40000 to 150000
from Master Bond, Inc.
Master Bond Polymer System EP29LPSP is a two component, high performance, modified low temperature heat cured epoxy system specially formulated for cryogenic applications. Not only is EP29LPSP able to function as an adhesive, sealant and protective coating at temperatures as low as 4K, but it is... [See More]
- Substrate Compatibility: Ceramic, Glass; Concrete, Masonry; Composites; Metal; Plastic; Porous Surfaces; Rubber or Elastomer
- Composition: Unfilled
- Chemical System: Epoxy
- Cure / Technology: Thermoset; Two Component
from Ellsworth Adhesives
3M Scotch-Weld Epoxy Adhesive 2216 Gray is a two component, room temperature curing adhesive that is used for bonding metal, plastics, masonry, rubber, and wood. It offers high shear strength, high peel strength, and resistance to aging, vibration, shock, and flexing. 2:3 mix ratio by volume. 1 pt... [See More]
- Substrate Compatibility: Concrete, Masonry; Metal; Plastic; Rubber or Elastomer; Wood
- Cure / Technology: Two Component
- Chemical System: Epoxy
- Viscosity: 40000 to 150000
from Master Bond, Inc.
Master Bond Polymer System EP38 is a fast curing, low viscosity, optically clear two component epoxy system for high performance coating, bonding and sealing. It is 100% reactive and does not contain any volatiles. The mix ratio is a convenient 3 to 1 by weight. EP38 is very fast curing. Coatings as... [See More]
- Substrate Compatibility: Ceramic, Glass; Concrete, Masonry; Composites; Metal; Plastic; Porous Surfaces; Dissimilar Substrates; Fiberglass/Tanks/Drums/Pipes & Fittings
- Composition: Unfilled
- Chemical System: Epoxy
- Cure / Technology: Thermoset; Two Component
from Ellsworth Adhesives
3M Scotch-Weld Epoxy Adhesive 2216 Gray is a two component, room temperature curing adhesive that is used for bonding metal, plastics, masonry, rubber, and wood. It offers high shear strength, high peel strength, and resistance to aging, vibration, shock, and flexing. 2:3 mix ratio by volume. 1 qt... [See More]
- Substrate Compatibility: Concrete, Masonry; Metal; Plastic; Rubber or Elastomer; Wood
- Cure / Technology: Two Component
- Chemical System: Epoxy
- Viscosity: 40000 to 150000
from Master Bond, Inc.
Master Bond Polymer System EP36 is a unique one component high performance toughened epoxy system for electrical potting, casting, encapsulation, baked coatings and adhesive applications. It features an outstanding combination of properties including high temperature stability up to 500 °F,... [See More]
- Substrate Compatibility: Ceramic, Glass; Concrete, Masonry; Composites; Metal; Plastic; Porous Surfaces; Rubber or Elastomer; Dissimilar Substrates
- Composition: Unfilled
- Chemical System: Epoxy
- Cure / Technology: Thermoset; Single Component
from Intertape Polymer Group, Inc.
Designed to assist bonding to several surfaces, which include wood, concrete and sheet metal. Contains no methyl chloride; no CFCs. 41PSI shear strength. Web spray pattern adhesive. Compliant with the National VOC Regulations for consumer products and the current VOC limits for aerosol adhesives in... [See More]
- Substrate Compatibility: Concrete, Masonry; Metal; Wood
- Type / Form: Liquid
- Cure / Technology: Air Setting / Film Drying
from ND Industries, Inc.
Vibra-Tite is one of the world ’s market leaders in anaerobics, cyanoacrylates, epoxies and ultraviolet technologies. Vibra-Tite is quickly becoming one of the most highly respected names in the adhesive industry. And, as a result of ND ’s low overhead expenses and in-house... [See More]
- Substrate Compatibility: Ceramic, Glass; Concrete, Masonry; Metal; Wood
- Cure / Technology: Single Component; Reactive or Moisture Cured
- Chemical System: Polyurethane
- Type / Form: Liquid
from GAF
Description. MATRIX ™ 102 SBS Membrane Adhesive is an asbestos free, fiber reinforced rubberized adhesive with a bonding strength designed specifically for cold applied modified bitumen membranes. All SURE GRIP ™ adhesives have exclusive technology with superior bonding strength and high... [See More]
- Substrate Compatibility: Concrete, Masonry
- Type / Form: Liquid
- Cure / Technology: Air Setting / Film Drying; Single Component
- Features: Flexible; UL Rating
from Sauereisen, Inc.
Sauereisen Adhesive Paste No. 19 is an inorganic, odorless, nontoxic cement used for bonding glass, porcelain, wood, felt, cork, metals and ceramic fiber. Some typical applications include protection of exposed metal surfaces during heat treating, bonding wallboard to brick or concrete and cementing... [See More]
- Substrate Compatibility: Ceramic, Glass; Concrete, Masonry; Metal; Porous Surfaces; Textiles or Fabrics; Wood; Dissimilar Substrates; Cork, Felt
- Composition: Unfilled
- Chemical System: Ceramic
- Cure / Technology: Air Setting / Film Drying; Single Component
from Epoxies Etc...
These high bond strength adhesives are clear 100% solids, two component, low viscosity adhesives with a quick setting time of 5-46 minutes at room temperature. They are excellent for bonding plated metals, pewter, glass, wood, ceramic, felt, cement, gem stones, most plastics and rubbers, etc. [See More]
- Substrate Compatibility: Ceramic, Glass; Concrete, Masonry; Metal; Plastic; Rubber or Elastomer; Textiles or Fabrics; Wood; Dissimilar Substrates
- Composition: Unfilled
- Chemical System: Epoxy
- Cure / Technology: Thermoset; Two Component ; Room Temperature Vulcanizing or Curing
from Reid Supply
Glues are substances that hold materials together and prevent separation after drying. . 1.75 oz Clear Gorilla Glue [See More]
- Substrate Compatibility: Ceramic, Glass; Concrete, Masonry; Metal; Plastic; Rubber or Elastomer; Wood; Ceramic, Concrete, Foam, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood
from Techsil Limited
Devcon Wear Resistant Putty is a smooth, non-rusting ceramic-filled epoxy putty used to repair and rebuild interfacing metallic, low-friction surfaces such as machine ways and flanges. This product will repair in tight spots where a fine flowing putty is required, it will easily bond to steel, iron,... [See More]
- Substrate Compatibility: Ceramic, Glass; Concrete, Masonry; Metal; Plastic
- Cure / Technology: Thermoset
- Chemical System: Epoxy
- Features: Sealant
from 3M Aerospace and Aircraft Maintenance Division
3M ™ Scotch-Weld ™ Epoxy Adhesive 1838 is a rigid, two-part epoxy. 4:5 mix ratio, 60 minute work life and handling strength in 8 hours. 3M ™ Scotch-Weld ™ Epoxy Adhesive 1838 adhesive cures at room temperature with high shear strength and excellent environmental resistance. [See More]
- Substrate Compatibility: Concrete, Masonry; Metal; Plastic; Wood
- Cure / Technology: Thermoset; Two Component ; Room Temperature Vulcanizing or Curing
- Chemical System: Epoxy
- Type / Form: Liquid
from OMEGA Engineering, Inc.
OMEGABOND epoxy and OMEGATHERM thermal conducting paste are easy to use epoxies and silicone products. They are specially formulated for permanent bonding of thermocouples, thin film RTDs, thermistors and other temperature sensors, to most surfaces metals, ceramics, glass, plastics, paper products. [See More]
- Substrate Compatibility: Ceramic, Glass; Concrete, Masonry; Metal; Paper or Paperboard; Plastic; Rubber or Elastomer; Wood
- Cure / Technology: Air Setting / Film Drying; Two Component
- Chemical System: Epoxy
- Type / Form: Liquid
from Berry Plastics Corporation - Engineered Materials Division
Polyken 1027. LIQUID ADHESIVE/PRIMER. Polyken 1027 liquid adhesive system is ideal for slower machine application to rough, reconditioned, or grit-blasted pipe surfaces. It provides a uniformly smooth, instant tack surface for Polyken coating systems. Applications. Solvent based primer designed for... [See More]
- Substrate Compatibility: Concrete, Masonry; Metal; Wood
- Composition: Unfilled
- Chemical System: Elastomeric
- Cure / Technology: Air Setting / Film Drying; Single Component
from Total Plastics, Inc.
Grey. A two-part adhesive kit (2/3 full container of base, 1 full container of accelerator). 1 Quart. Bonds rubber, metal, wood, plastic and masonry. Available Sizes. 1 Quart [See More]
- Substrate Compatibility: Concrete, Masonry; Metal; Plastic; Rubber or Elastomer; Wood
- Cure / Technology: Two Component ; Room Temperature Vulcanizing or Curing
- Chemical System: Epoxy
- Type / Form: Liquid
from Epoxies Etc...
10-3039 is a room temperature curing, two component epoxy. This system meets the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations permitting use in food contact applications. When properly cured, these products comply with the FDA regulations of Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations under Sections... [See More]
- Substrate Compatibility: Concrete, Masonry; Metal; Food Contact Applications
- Composition: Filled
- Chemical System: Epoxy
- Cure / Technology: Thermoset; Two Component
from Reid Supply
Glues are substances that hold materials together and prevent separation after drying. . 2 oz Gorilla Glue [See More]
- Substrate Compatibility: Ceramic, Glass; Concrete, Masonry; Metal; Plastic; Rubber or Elastomer; Wood; Ceramic, Concrete, Foam, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood
from 3M Aerospace and Aircraft Maintenance Division
3M ™ Scotch-Weld ™ Epoxy Adhesive 2216 is a flexible, two-part epoxy. 2:3 mix ratio, 90 minute work life and handling strength in 10 hours. This kit contains parts A and B. 3M ™ Scotch-Weld ™ Epoxy Adhesive 2216 cures at room temperature and provides high strength bonds with... [See More]
- Substrate Compatibility: Concrete, Masonry; Metal; Plastic; Rubber or Elastomer; Wood
- Cure / Technology: Thermoset; Two Component ; Room Temperature Vulcanizing or Curing
- Chemical System: Epoxy
- Type / Form: Liquid
from Reid Supply
Glues are substances that hold materials together and prevent separation after drying. . 15 g Super Glue [See More]
- Substrate Compatibility: Ceramic, Glass; Concrete, Masonry; Metal; Paper or Paperboard; Plastic; Rubber or Elastomer; Plastic, Metal, Stone, Ceramic, Paper, Rubber