WEAR SOLUTIONS // VACUUM BONDING

In the early 1980’s the principals of Thermo Vac set out to develop a dependable adhesive system that could be used to attach high alumina ceramic to dynamic parts. After achieving initial success on fan blades and other dynamic applications we adapted this technology to a broad range of static applications.
The strength of the bond and the consistency of the process make it or most widely used method. This system involves the application of pressure during the curing process and provides bond strengths that exceed 6000 PSI tensile and 4000 PSI shear which enable unparallel performance on dynamic parts. Special care needs to be taken on applications over 400 degrees F. Vacuum bonding greatly increases the impact resistance of most wear materials.

The development continues. Recent new advancements in our technology have significantly increased the heat tolerances from 300 degrees F to 450 degrees F.

Vacuum bonding enables the use of smaller cross sections of tile which dramatically increases impact resistance.

Vacuum bonding makes it easy to conform the lining to complex shapes. This has opened up opportunities to line parts that we were previously unable to do.

Vacuum bonding is not limited to the attachment of alumina ceramic to steel. It can be used to attach any dissimilar materials.