Born2Bond™ Retaining Compounds

Born2Bond™ single-component anaerobic retaining compound adhesives take the hassle out of installation and assembly. These easy-to-use adhesives help reduce inventory and extend component lifetime. As liquid adhesives, they are simple to apply and fill all voids to protect and secure metal fittings.

Born2Bond™ Retaining Compound Adhesives	Born2Bond™ RA-38	Born2Bond™ RA-41	Born2Bond™ RA-48	Born2Bond™ RA-60
Strength	High	Medium	High	High
Gap Fill	0.008 in (0.2mm)	0.004 in (0.1 mm)	0.006 in (0.15mm)	0.020 in (0.5 mm)
Viscosity (mPa.s)	2,000 - 3,000	400 - 800	400 - 600	Paste
Compressive Shear Strength on Steel [ISO 10123]	3,626 psi	870 psi	3,771 psi	2,611 psi
Color	Green	Yellow	Green	Grey
Temperature Range	-67 to 356°F (-55 to 180°C)	-67 to 302°F (-55 to 150°C)	-67 to 356°F (-55 to 180°C)	-67 to 302°F (-55 to 150°C)

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Why Use a Born2Bond™ Retaining Compound?

These quick-setting retaining compound anaerobic adhesives are a simple-to-use solution that provides a complete connection between cylindrical assemblies and additional protection from fretting corrosion. Bostik Born2Bond™ retaining compounds achieve 100% surface bonding and establish an incredibly durable connection that can withstand vibration and exposure to extreme temperatures and even exhibits chemical resistance.

Born2Bond™ Retaining Compounds are compatible for active and passive metals, allowing for an instant solution for any installation or assembly need.

Features	Benefits
High Power Transmission Resistant to Dynamic Loads 100% Bonding Connection Vibration Resistant and Non-Loosening Fretting Corrosion Prevention Variety of Strengths and Viscosities	Increased Reliability Extends Component Lifespan Enables More Precise, Compact Design Ease of Application Reduced Costs Decreased Storage Requirements

Common Applications

Bostik Born2Bond™ Retaining Compound anaerobic adhesives come ready to use in several convenient package options. They can be used for bonding all types of cylindrical assemblies across a wide variety of common equipment types and multiple industries, including but not limited to the following.

Application & Equipment Types
Gear Manufacturing Machine Engineering Bearing Assembly Drive Shafts & Conveyor Belts Centrifuges and Turbines

The Born2Bond™ engineering adhesives are produced by Bostik, owned by the Arkema company.

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