Glue for Rubber
Glue for Rubber
To glue rubber or to seal rubber there are many different types of glues, adhesives and sealants available but which is the best sealant or glue on rubber. Both Adiseal & Adiglue will bond & stick rubber to many different materials including glue rubber to metal. Adiseal is also a great sealant for rubber as well.
Best adhesive for rubber
Is it possible to bond rubber using an adhesive? The answer is yes, if using the record breaking strongest Adiseal adhesive & sealant.
Adiseal adhesive & sealant was the strongest adhesive in an independent adhesive strength test by Ultimate Handyman.
In the independent adhesive strength test by Ultimate Handyman, Adiseal was over 3 times stronger than the nearest competitor in the wood to metal bond strength test. In fact, it was so strong that the screws holding the metal sheet down started to rip out forcing the test on Adiseal to be stopped.
Strongest Adhesive Test Results
- Adiseal : 3123+ psi
- SupaBond : 1115 psi
- Tec 7 : 1016 psi
- HB42 : 942 psi
- Loctite PL Premium : 873 psi
- Gorilla Grab Adhesive : 862 psi
- Bond It PU18 : 582 psi
- Bond It Saves Nails : 411 psi
Some of the other reasons why Adiseal is great when trying to to bond rubber:
- Adiseal stays permanently flexible so it will absorb any vibration and allow any items to expand & contract without the adhesive becoming weak.
- Is waterproof so it is also suitable for use outdoors or indoors. It works in dry, wet and even underwater.
- Has very high gap fill properties.
- Has high initial grab meaning temporary supports may not be required while the adhesive cures. The Adiseal Hi-Grab has even higher grab than the standard product.
Adiseal will stick rubber to the following items
The adhesive will glue most rubbers except for neoprene rubber.
Sealant for Rubber
Adiseal is a great product to bond rubber to many different materials and it is also a great sealant for rubber as well. Adiseal will provide a good, long lasting, flexible and waterproof seal.
Best Glue on Rubber
Adiglue is our best glue on rubber. It’s a high performance industrial strength glue that outperforms other glues and super glues. Adiglue provides a stronger and less brittle bond than super glues.
How is Adiglue better than super glue?
Adiglue outperforms other glues and is stronger than super glue because Adiglue is almost 100% pure cyanoacrylate. To make super glues cheaper to manufacture, most super glues are filled with solvents. This results in the super glue drying extremely quickly but leaving a weak brittle bond.
The other problem is when the solvents evaporate away, the super glue quickly dries up in the bottle. As long as the Adiglue bottle nozzle is kept clean, Adiglue will not dry up in the bottle for 18 months even if the bottle is kept open.
After using Adiglue, use Adisolve sprayed on a tissue to wipe off any excess Adiglue from the bottle nozzle.
As Adiglue is not filled up with solvents, Adiglue cures quickly but slightly slower than other super glues. This results in a bond that is a lot stronger than super glues as well as being less brittle.
Super glue gel
Adiglue has a thicker gel glue formulation which results in higher gap fill than other glues. The gel glue allows it to be used where other super glues would fail. The thicker gel formulation also makes Adiglue easier to apply & less messy than other glues.
Clear glue
Adiglue is a completely clear glue and stays clear once it has cured. This is very useful when a clear glue is required like a glue for glass.
Glue strength demonstration
To demonstrate just how strong Adiglue is compared to other super glues, we have stuck together some MDF wood blocks together with Adiglue. We have then stuck some house bricks to the MDF & to other bricks with Adiglue. This is not be possible to do with other glues.
Adiglue will bond rubber to the following items
Adiglue will successfully bond rubber to the following items:
- Wood (porous wood like MDF require sealing first with Adiglue Activator)
- Glass
- Stone (porous stone requires sealing first with Adiglue Activator)
- Ceramic
- Rubber
- Metal
- Synthetic Materials
- Leather
- Most Plastics
- Concrete (once sealed with Adiglue Activator)
- Mirror
- Brick
- Many other items
Porous materials will require sealing first with Adiglue Activator. This will stop the material soaking up the liquid glue.
How strong is Adiglue
Adiglue is one of the strongest glues available. The strength of Adiglue will depend on the materials it is being used to bond. On some items the strength of Adiglue is actually stronger than the material itself.
Adiglue strength example
In the example below we have sealed the edge of the MDF wood blocks using the Adiglue Activator then applied the Adiglue to stick the 2 MDF wood blocks together. Once the glue has dried, we tried to break the bond between the 2 block by stamping on it.
As seen in the image, the MDF wood has broken before the Adiglue showing the glue is stronger than the MDF wood.
How to glue rubber
Adiglue is our best glue to stick rubber where the surface area is small. For items with a larger surface area, the Adiseal adhesive & sealant is the best product to use. Adiseal adhesive & sealant will provide a waterproof & flexible bond. It also has higher gap fill and initial grab.
Using Adiglue to glue rubber
To use Adiglue glue for rubber, make sure both surfaces are thoroughly clean to get the strongest bond. Adisolve is the ideal product to remove oil, grease, tar and other stubborn deposits.
Simply apply the glue to the rubber and hold the items together until the glue starts to dry. Adiglue Activator can be used as an accelerator to quickly reduce the time it takes for the glue to cure.
Using Adiseal adhesive & sealant to stick rubber
To use Adiseal adhesive to stick rubber, make sure both surfaces are thoroughly clean to get the strongest bond. Adisolve is the ideal product to remove oil, grease, tar and other stubborn deposits.
Simply apply the adhesive to one item and firmly push to two items together. Adiseal has high grab but clamps may be required to hold the items in place until the adhesive has cured.
Glue rubber to metal
To glue rubber to metal, both our Adiglue glue & Adiseal adhesive & sealant will provide a good strong bond. Adiglue is our best glue to stick rubber to metal where the surface area is small. For items with a larger surface area, the Adiseal adhesive & sealant is the best product to stick rubber to metal.
Using Adiglue to glue rubber to metal
To get the strongest bond when using Adiglue glue to glue rubber to metal, make sure both surfaces are thoroughly clean & free of rust. UltraLube is the ideal product to penetrate and help remove rust. Adisolve is the ideal product to remove oil, grease, tar and other stubborn deposits.
Simply apply the glue to either the rubber or metal and hold the items together until the glue starts to dry. Adiglue Activator can be used as an accelerator to speed up the drying time.
Using Adiseal adhesive & sealant to stick rubber to metal
To use Adiseal adhesive to glue rubber to metal, make sure both surfaces are thoroughly clean to get the strongest bond. UltraLube is the ideal product to penetrate and help remove rust. Adisolve is the ideal product to remove oil, grease, tar and other stubborn deposits.
Simply apply the adhesive to one item and firmly push to two items together. Adiseal has high initial grab but temporary supports may be required to hold the items in place whilst the adhesive dries. Wipe away any excess Adiseal with a thick cloth. Adisolve can also be used to help remove any uncured adhesive.
For more details on how to bond metal, see the bond metal page.
Glue for rubber to wood
Adiglue is our best glue to stick rubber to wood where the surface area is small. For items with a larger surface area, the Adiseal adhesive & sealant is the best product to stick rubber to wood.
Using Adiglue to glue rubber to wood
To use Adiglue glue to bond rubber to wood, make sure both surfaces are thoroughly clean & free to get the strongest bond. Adisolve will remove oil, grease, tar and other stubborn deposits. Porous wood will require sealing first prior to applying the glue so that the porous surface does not soak up the glue. Adiglue Activator is the ideal product to seal the porous material before applying the glue.
Simply apply the glue to either the rubber or wood and hold the items together until the glue starts to dry. Adiglue Activator can be used as an accelerator to quickly reduce the time it takes for the glue to cure.
Using Adiseal adhesive & sealant to stick rubber to wood
To use Adiseal adhesive to stick rubber to wood, make sure both surfaces are thoroughly clean to get the strongest bond. Adisolve is a great product at removing oil, grease, tar and other stubborn deposits.
Once the surfaces where the adhesive will be applied are clean, simply apply the adhesive to one item and firmly push the to two items together. Adiseal has high initial grab but temporary clamps might be required to hold the items in place until the adhesive has cured.
Glue rubber to rubber
Gluing rubber to rubber is possible with using both the Adiglue glue & Adiseal adhesive & sealant. Adiglue is our best glue to glue rubber where the surface area is small. For items with a larger surface area, the Adiseal adhesive & sealant is the best adhesive to bond rubber.
Using Adiglue to glue rubber to rubber
To use Adiglue glue to stick rubber to rubber, make sure both surfaces are clean to achieve the strongest bond. Adisolve is the ideal product to remove oil, grease, tar, and other stubborn deposits.
Simply apply the glue to either rubber surface and hold the items together until the glue starts to dry. Adiglue Activator can be used as an accelerator to quickly reduce the time it takes for the glue to cure.
Using Adiseal adhesive & sealant to stick rubber to rubber
To use Adiseal adhesive to stick rubber to rubber, cleaning both surfaces before applying the adhesive will provide the strongest results. Adisolve is the ideal product to remove oil, grease, tar and other stubborn deposits.
Once the surfaces where the adhesive will be applied are clean, apply the adhesive to one item and firmly push the to two items together. Adiseal has high initial grab but temporary clamps might be required to hold the items in place until the adhesive has cured.
Visit the detailed guide to adhesives page for more information about adhesives.
Where to buy glue for rubber
In the UK, it is available from local stockists. For other countries, please visit www.guglue.com
Frequently asked questions about gluing rubber
Adiglue is our best glue for rubber where the surface area is small. For items with larger surface areas the Adiseal adhesive and sealant is the best product to use.
Adiglue is our strongest glue on rubber. It will create a fusion between 2 rubber materials. The strength of this bond is as if there was no cut between the 2 rubber materials.
Adiseal adhesive and sealant is the best product to glue rubber. It is waterproof and also stays permanently flexible.
Yes, Adiseal is also a great sealant for rubber as well as being a great adhesive for rubber. It will provide a long lasting, flexible and waterproof seal.
The best glue for rubber to metal is Adiseal. It will provide a strong, flexible and waterproof bond. It has high initial grab and is also UV resistant.
The best glue for rubber to plastic is Adiseal. Adiseal will provide a very strong adhesive bond on both rubber and most plastics. The strength of the bond does depend on the type of plastic used.
Suhail Matadar
Suhail Matadar has extensive experience in the construction industry as an electrician, involved in installing, inspecting, and testing electrical systems in various projects. He excelled in sales, working for a major UK wholesaler, selling construction products to professionals and the DIY market. Suhail's background includes working at a leading home emergency repair company dealing with trades people. With a BEng (Hons) degree in Electronic Engineering, Suhail has worked with PLCs in the nuclear fuel manufacturing industry. During his studies, he gained practical experience at a chemical manufacturing company known for producing award-winning cleaning, hygiene, and livestock protection products for over a century. Currently, Suhail runs a global business specialising in supplying, researching, testing, and distributing chemical construction products like adhesives and sealants.