Tenax TeRod Cartridge Glue, 400 mL

Tenax TeRod is a two-part methacrylate structural adhesive designed for bonding sink clips, steel and fiberglass rodding materials, and metal components to compatible countertop and stone surfaces.

Mixed at a 1:1 ratio, TeRod provides a working time of approximately 3 to 6 minutes. According to the manufacturer, it reaches nearly 90% of its ultimate strength within 10 to 15 minutes when cured at room temperature.

Typical Applications

• Bonding sink clips
• Bonding steel rodding materials
• Bonding fiberglass rodding materials
• Bonding steel to compatible surfaces
• Bonding aluminum to compatible surfaces
• Structural bonding in countertop fabrication

Compatible Materials

• Solid-surface acrylic
• Solid-surface polyester
• Engineered stone
• Quartz surfaces
• Natural stone
• Steel
• Aluminum
• Fiberglass rodding materials

Advantages

• Two-part structural bonding adhesive
• Designed for sink clips and rodding materials
• Provides high-strength bonds to compatible surfaces
• 1:1 mixing ratio
• Working time of approximately 3 to 6 minutes
• Reaches nearly 90% of ultimate strength within 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature
• Manufacturer states that compatible surfaces generally require little preparation

Specifications

• Brand: Tenax
• Product line: TeRod
• Product type: Two-part structural adhesive
• Adhesive chemistry: Methacrylate
• Container size: 400 mL
• Mixing ratio: 1:1
• Working time: 3 to 6 minutes
• Initial strength development: Nearly 90% of ultimate strength in 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature
• UV stable: No

Important Appearance Limitation

TeRod is not UV stable and will yellow over time. It must not be used for imperceptible countertop seams or for seaming countertops. The yellowing does not affect bond performance, but it will affect the appearance of the bond.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tenax TeRod designed to bond?

It is designed for bonding sink clips, steel and fiberglass rodding materials, and steel or aluminum to compatible solid-surface, engineered stone, quartz and natural stone products.

What is the mixing ratio?

TeRod mixes at a 1:1 ratio.

What is the working time?

The working time is approximately 3 to 6 minutes.

How quickly does it develop strength?

According to the manufacturer, TeRod reaches nearly 90% of its ultimate strength within 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature.

Can TeRod be used for countertop seams?

No. It is not UV stable and will yellow over time, so it must not be used for imperceptible seams or countertop seaming.

Does yellowing affect the bond strength?

No. The supplied product information states that yellowing affects appearance but not bond performance.

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