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Structural Adhesives Research and Testing
Main Contact - Dr. John Harris


MERL offers a multi-disciplinary approach to the use of structural adhesives, combining chemical and engineering knowledge. Main areas of activity include:

  • development and specification of appropriate test methods
  • laboratory test programs (material properties, joint and structural performance)
  • design analysis of joints, products and structures
  • life prediction

Substrates range from rubber, thermoplastics and composites to metals (aluminium, magnesium, steel). Adhesives range from semi-structural to structural. Main industry sectors are aerospace, automotive, electronics and medical.



Bonded aluminium 'body-in-white' - courtesy of Hydro Aluminium
 
 
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