{"product_id":"power-adhesives-casttec-42-glue-slugs","title":"Power Adhesives Casttec 42 Glue Slugs","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePower Adhesives Casttec 42 Precast Form and Insert Hot Melt Glue Slugs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCasttec 42 is a pale amber, synthetic polymer based hotmelt adhesive supplied in slug form for bonding wood, plastic, metal, and foam in precast concrete workflows. Use hot melt glue slugs when you need a strong, secure bond on mold bases, including applications where light oil may be present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormulated for extended open time application as a bead, dots, or sprayed, this adhesive helps precast concrete manufacturers replace welding or bolting inserts to forms with a less destructive alternative. After bonding, the adhesive will begin to crystalize after around 8–10 hours and becomes brittle enough after 24 hours to support easier insert removal, with remaining adhesive scraped off for disposal; hot glue slugs also support clean, consistent results during setup and cleanup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCasttec 42 Glue Slug Key Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecast-Focused Bonding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for securing inserts to precast forms on mold bases using bead, dot, or sprayed application methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Substrate Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bonds wood, plastic, metal, and foam for versatile use across precast form and insert setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Open Time Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports placement and positioning needs for precast assembly steps before the adhesive sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Prep Flexibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be applied over a light oil to reduce the need to clean surfaces before application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoval-Friendly Bond Lifecycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystalizes over time and becomes brittle enough to help enable easier removal of bonded inserts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLess Destructive Alternative:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps replace welding or bolting inserts to precast forms for a cost-saving approach in precast manufacturing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleanup Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to be easy to clean up from mold bases after insert removal and scraping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFDA Compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meets FDA 175.105 for indirect food contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGlue Slugs Per Carton\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 lbs of 1 3\/4\" × 1 3\/4\" glue slugs is approximately 176 glue slugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Casttec 42\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategories: Construction \u0026amp; Trade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible Substrates: Wood, Plastic, Metal, and Foam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemistry: Synthetic Polymer Based Hotmelt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 1-3\/4\" (43mm) Slugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Pale Amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication Temperature: 356-383°F (180-195°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftening Point: 221°F (105°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow Temperature: 50°F (10°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen Time: 2 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViscosity: 2,500 cps @ 356°F (180°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat Resistance: 176°F (80°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolten Tack: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertifications: FDA 175.105 for Indirect Food Contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Power Adhesives","offers":[{"title":"Precast Concrete Glue Slug - 22lbs","offer_id":52996518117688,"sku":"rum1789847933018","price":192.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/5480\/2488\/files\/power-adhesives-casttec-42-glue-slugs_1.jpg?v=1789847960","url":"https:\/\/sailingclubfit.shop\/products\/power-adhesives-casttec-42-glue-slugs","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}