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Looking for an ABS to Rubber solution.

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ShaneDoe

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Dec 19, 2012
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I am needing to attach a seal to ABS, the Seal material is still up in the air but rubber / silicone are very likely. Is there any chemical solvents that will hermetically attach ABS to Rubber or the like and hold while under 80psi of pressure?

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Acetone and MEK are used to solvent bond ABS to itself. I imagine there is an elastomer that can be dissolved with these solvents, though I am not sure they are suitable for your seal application.

If you choose to use an actual adhesive material, here is a design guide from Henkel:

 
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