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jacey | 17:32 Mon 19th Nov 2007 | How it Works
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The plastic end of my curling tongs has come off. Would it be safe to stick it back on with Super Glue, bearing in mind they get very hot??? TIA :-)
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Think you would be better using an epoxy adhesive,like araldite.It is heat resistant
19:26 Tue 20th Nov 2007
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Epoxy glues are NOT heat resistant. Araldite is rated only to about 60 degrees Celcius. Indeed "hot melt" glue guns actually use a type of epoxy glue.

"Superglue" is not heat resistant either

The best glue I know of is Loctite 745. It is as strong as superglue but far more tolerant of poor fit. It is rated at 120 degrees. However I have never seen it available in less then 50 millilitre industrial size bottles that cost about $100.

However when 745 breaks down from excessive heat it realeases very nasty smelling and undoubtedly highly toxic acrid fumes.
11:39 Thu 22nd Nov 2007

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