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Stormsure Flexible Repair Adhesive is a polyurethane based adhesive and can be used in situations that demand extremely high durability, strength and flexibility. The degree of elasticity offered allows for use for both static as well as for more flexible bonding and sealing purposes. These adhesive types are formulated from polymers and solvents.

• Stormsure can be used as either an adhesive to join two surfaces together, or as a surface sealant when spread over just one surface.
• Bonds to virtually all surfaces. It allows bonding wood, concrete, stone, metals, laminate, plastics, glass, PU, and most flexible natural and man made fabrics on themselves or in combination. It can also be used to glue models, flexible fabrics, inflatable items, waterproof items, brickwork, joinery and a huge range of other things too.
• Stormsure is a liquid clear polyurethane-based (PU) adhesive that has been specifically developed to provide strong and reliable bonding to a wide range of materials
• Stormsure is a one-part polyurethane adhesive that reacts with moisture to polymerize and cure which provides very strong and waterproof bonding. It is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
• The glue is transparent so it won't normally discolour the objects you need to join.
• Always check for compatibility on fabrics in an inconsipcuous area before making a major repair. It is used for repairs and construction where a very high connection strength is required. It can be used indoors and outdoors and will last for a long time under water too.
• Complete curing time: 10-12 hours. Resistent to temperatures from -30°C to +80°C.
• How to use: Surfaces to be bonded must be clean and free of dirt (dust, grease, etc.). Apply glue to one of the surfaces to be bonded. Assemble immediately. Press strongly and immobilize for at least 10-12 hours.
• TIPS: Store partly-used tubes in a deep freezer. Warm up to room temperature before re-use. Cured clear adhesive may change to a pale yellow colour when exposed to bright light.

The Science

In the case of Stormsure adhesive – the liquid glue will start to cure when it is exposed to even the smallest amount of water vapour in the air. This initiates a chemical chain reaction which will continue until all the glue has cured. The glue should be used at room temperature (15°C - 25°C for best results). Do not use below 5°C.  If the glue is too cold the it may appear white and waxy. - Just warm it up until it is a transparent liquid again and it will work fine. 

This adhesive is a single component moisture curing product.  It has 70% solids content and will only shrink slightly as it cures but this helps to create a very strong and tight bond on most surfaces. It can be used to fill gaps and holes.

What is it used for?

Stormsure adhesive is incredibly versatile, making it a good choice for those needing an all-purpose adhesive that is flexible and durable. Stormsure can be used to bond leather, tile, rubber, PVC, wood, concrete, stone, metals, laminate, most plastics glass and PU on themselves or in combination. It can also be used to glue models, joinery, door sills, stairs, skirting boards, window sills.

Other Characteristics

It also offers complete water resistance and allows sanding and painting when it has dried completely. Polyurethane glue can also fill and even out inconsistencies in the surface you use it on. Characteristics like these, and numerous others, make this type of adhesive an essential tool that is well suited for a wide range of bonding applications.

• Stormsure Flexible Repair Adhesive is a liquid clear polyurethane-based (PU) adhesive that has been specifically developed to provide strong and reliable bonding to a wide range of materials.
• Stormsure Flexible Repair Adhesive is a one-part polyurethane adhesive that reacts with moisture to polymerize and cure which provides very strong, flexible and waterproof bonding.
• Comes in White, Clear, Khaki and Black. It is used for repairs and constructions where a very high connection strength is required and can be used indoors, outdoors and gor repairs that will be under water..
• This glue increases its volume when curing allowing it to fill irregularities. It is resistant to humidity (Class D4), shock and vibrations and temperature variations.

How To Use Stormsure

Surfaces to be bonded must be clean and free of dirt (dust, mud, grease, etc.). You can use an alcohol wipe to clean the surfaces, if not, then just soap and water will do. Be sure the surfaces are dry before application. Apply the glue to one of the surfaces to be bonded. To ensure the best result, at least one of the surfaces must be porous or permeable. Thus, it is recommended to sand/roughen smooth surfaces. Assemble immediately. Press strongly and immobilize for at least 24 hours.

Conclusion

Despite the marginally higher cost of polyurethane adhesives, they do offer plenty of worthwhile benefits. They are well suited for use with a variety of different materials, and their strong adhesion allows single-sided application. Polyurethane adhesives are easy to work with. Polyurethane adhesives are also highly resistant to the elements and can endure heavy contact and impact.

P.U. Glue is a liquid clear polyurethane-based (PU) adhesive that has been specifically developed to provide strong and reliable bonding to a wide range of materials. 

P.U. Glue is a one-part polyurethane adhesive that reacts with moisture to polymerize and cure which provides very strong and waterproof bonding.

The glue is transparent so it won't discolour the objects you need to join. It is used for repairs and constructions where a very high connection strength is required and can be used indoors and outdoors.

This glue increases its volume when curing allowing it to fill irregularities. It is resistant to humidity (Class D4), shock and vibrations and temperature variations.

• Flexible and durable
• Fills gaps and cracks
• Excellent balance of flexibility and high strength
• Waterproof
• High cohesive strength
• Abrasion resistance
• Impact resistance
• Extremely tough

It allows bonding wood, concrete, stone, metals, laminate, plastic, glass, PU, polystyrene on themselves or in combination. It can also be used to glue models, joinery, door sills, stairs, skirting boards, window sills.

Complete curing time: 24 hours.

Resistent to temperatures from -30°C to +80°C.

To ensure the best result, at least one of the surfaces must be porous or permeable. Thus, it is recommended to sand/roughen smooth surfaces.

How to use: Surfaces to be bonded must be free of dirt (dust, grease, etc.) as much as possible. Apply glue to one of the surfaces to be bonded. Assemble immediately. Press strongly and immobilize for at least 10-12 hours.

Morphits Polymorph is a hand mouldable thermoplastic, which comes in the form of 2mm white beads.

Melts at 62ºC in hot water or any other heat source. Non-toxic. Mould it into the shape you need and let it cool to room temperature. Recycle it many times by reheating.

Durable, Non-Brittle, Easy to use, Non-Toxic, reusable, biodegradable, Hundreds of uses.

Morphits polymorph is a linear polycaprolactone (PCL) monomer grade with high molecular weight (about 50,000). It is also at printable grade, exhibiting very good biodegradability and resistance to tear, moisture and impact.

Used for DIY, crafts, Repairs and many more…

Provides flexibility, enhanced durability, high elongation and excellent low temperature performance.

Directions: Place a spoonful beads in a cup and add boiling water. The beads quickly melt together and become transparent. The melted plastic can be moulded by hand, rolled out into sheets and stuck onto many surfaces. Polymorph can be reheated and remelted and reused many times over, so it is fully recyclable.

Stormsure ’TUFF Tape’ is a very strong, clear, self-adhesive, waterproof tape that is sold as individual pre-cut patches and strips of various shapes and sizes. TUFF Tape is made of a thin, but very tough, polyurethane film with a pressure sensitive adhesive and backing paper on the rear side. It has characteristics unlike many other tapes. It is waterproof and air tight. It is highly resistant to abrasion and very difficult to tear or puncture. It stretches and is elastic and it can withstand both heat and extreme cold without losing all its useful characteristics. TUFF Tape is very strong and can bind together items just by stretching the tape around the item and using the elasticity to pull the pieces tightly into place. When TUFF tape is applied to clothing it will go through regular washing machine cycles unaffected.

USES: Use TUFF Tape to quickly repair rips in waterproof clothing, ripped netting and fabrics, inflatable mattresses, canoes and RIBs, tents and awnings, sails and kites, waders, cracked buckets and other plastic containers, PVC curtain sides on trucks and warehouses.

DIRECTIONS: Ensure that the surface is clean and dry before using. Cut a suitable sized piece of TUFF Tape for your repair using good quality scissors or a sharp scalpel blade. Peel off the backing paper. Carefully position and then apply the TUFF Tape directly on top of the damage. Start at one edge and press the tape down gradually to avoid the entrapment of air bubbles. Once the TUFF Tape is in place rub it firmly with a smooth and hard object (such as the back of a spoon) to ensure the maximum adhesion to the substrate.

 5 litre container of white PVA glue. Ideal for crafts and school use. A standard wood glue

Uses:

• as wood glue, PVAc is known as "white glue" and the yellow as "carpenter's glue".
• as paper adhesive during paper packaging conversion
• in bookbinding and book arts, due to its flexible strong bond and non-acidic nature (unlike many other polymers). The use of PVAc on the Archimedes Palimpsest during the 20th century greatly hindered the task of disbinding the book and preserving and imaging the pages in the early 21st century, in part because the glue was stronger than the parchment it held together.^[6]
• in handicrafts
• as envelope adhesive
• as wallpaper adhesive
• as a primer for drywall and other substrates

View the Stormproof size guide HERE

For wet weather garments and equipment

Stormsure's Stormproof is a spray-on durable water repellent that you should use on outdoor gear such as foul weather clothing, raincoats, woollen coats, hats, breathable jackets, fleeces, tweeds, synthetics, tents and footwear.

• It effectively repels water, oil and soil and works perfectly on nylon, cotton, polyester, wool, leather and more. Water just rolls off the surface without wetting it. 
• To use, simply spray evenly onto your garment and allow to fully dry in a warm place.
• Stormproof is non-toxic and does not have a nauseating chemical smell, meaning it can be used in any environment and not necessarily outdoors.
• Easy spray-on application method for all types of fabrics. Water based, fluorocarbon-free & environmentally responsible

Available in 250ml, 500ml, 1L, 5L and 25L

Unlike some other waterproofing sprays, Stormproof is non-toxic and does not have a nauseating chemical smell, meaning it can be used in any environment and not necessarily outdoors.

• Works great with climatic membranes like GORE-TEX
• Adds or renews water repellency and revives breathability
• Prolongs the life of gear and optimises outdoor performance