At some point in time, there may be a need to remedy a small leak or a burst to your tire tubes. Therefore, adhesives made up of rubber cement or vulcanizing fluids are common products used to patch tire tubes and make them useful again.
Although they may serve the same purpose, they are different in composition and how they work. In this article, we are going to walk you through the difference between rubber cement and vulcanizing fluid and why it is not advisable to use rubber cement adhesive on bike tubes.
Rubber cement is sometimes sold in stationery stores. It is an adhesive which is mostly made from an elastic polymer, particularly latex, and mixed with solvents such as hexane, toluene, acetone, or heptane. More often than not, the mixture is not strong enough to perform an effective patch work on your tires. To add to the confusion, some bike repair kits come with a “rubber cement” that is actually self-vulcanizing fluid. These are really the “vulcanizing fluid” products that you should be using.
What is Vulcanizing Fluid?
Vulcanizing fluid is another adhesive that is used in making cross-links in materials made of rubbers. They are fast-drying adhesives that can be used with or without heat.
How do Rubber Cement and Vulcanizing Fluid Work?
Rubber cement and vulcanizing fluid are adhesives that are used in patching up rubber components. They are both made up of elastic polymers like Gum Arabic, which, when dissolved in volatile solvents like benzene or acetone, give them the property of hardening and cross-linking broken rubber parts, upon the evaporation of the volatile solvent.
Tire tubes are made of vulcanized rubber, which is precisely the components these adhesives have to work with to produce a significant effect. After the application of the adhesive, the tire tube gets reformed with bonds to the polymer in the glue. Upon evaporation of the volatile solvents, the inner side of the glue must have wholly bonded with the tire tube, leaving you with a choice of peeling off the outside remnant or leaving it to wear off.
Most bike tubes contain rubber components that are not very strong. Rubber cement is not particularly effective at patching tire tubes, and may even cause rubber components to break down, thereby damaging them for further usage.
The Best Solution is a Patch Kit
The patch kit is otherwise known as the service/ repair kit. These are a set of tools and spare parts that are used in the repair of tire tubes. They can be kept in the vehicle and moved around to ensure an on-the-spot repair.
The components of the patch kit vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. A typical patch tool contains tire levers, sandpapers to make the affected area clean, a vulcanizing fluid, a wax crayon to mark the affected area, and a metal grater.
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204F Cold Vulcanizing Fluid Flammab ...
Model #RE204F
204F Cold Vulcanizing Fluid Flammable 32oz. Can Specifically designed for the vulcanization of tube patches, valve patches, and rubber-based tube valve repair units. Please see Files Tab for detailed information about this product ...
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203F Cold Vulcanizing Fluid w/Brush Top FLAMMABLE Ascot No. 501-00203 8oz. can with brush top Specifically designed for the vulcanization of tube patches, valve patches, and rubber based tube valve repair units 8/25/2 .
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Model #PRFC8
PFC-8 Ultra Fast Dry Vulcanizing Cement 8oz. Ascot No. 501-00508 Formulated to provide outstanding preformance when used in conjunction with prematack materials Contains no ozone depleting chemicals
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Model #PRFC32
PFC-32 Fast Dry Vulcanizing Cement 32oz. Qty 1 Ascot No. 501-00532 Formulated to provide outstanding preformance when used in conjunction with prematack materials Contains no ozone depleting chemicals
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Model #PRPC16
PPC-16 Pre-Buff Aerosol Flammable 16oz. Ascot No. 505-00516 Formulated to remove contaminants such as silicone and mold lubricants from the innerliner of the tire prior to buffing Available in either liquid or aerosol Contains no ozone depleting chemicals
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Model #PRPC32
PPC-32 Pre-Buff Cleaner Flammable 32oz. Ascot No. 505-00532 Formulated to remove contaminants (such as silicone and mold lubricants) from the innerliner of the tire prior to buffing Available in either liquid or aerosol Contains no ozone depleting chemic ...
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Model #PRLOS16
PLOS-16 Overbuff Sealant 16oz. Ascot No. 505-05320 Designed to restore air retention qualities to the buffed innerliner around the repair after installations It can be used in both cold and hot vulcanizing systems Contains no ozone depleting chemicals
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Model #RE5576F
5576 OTR Special BL Cement 32oz. - Flammable Specifically designed for the chemical application of REMA TIP TOP Radial (RAD) and Bias Ply (PN) repair units, optimizing the service performance of long haul earthmover and agricultural tires.
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Model #RE5578F
5578 Thermopress MTR Solution 1kg. Can Flammable MFG PN#101000098 Specifically designed for heat cure repair processes utilizing REMA TIP TOP repair units and uncured MTR rubber products 8/25/2016: The Manufacturer Rema Tip Top is making an environmental transition and will disco ...
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Quantity:5567-26.5 MTR Rope Rubber 26.5lb.
Model #RE5567-26.5
5567-26.5 MTR Rope Rubber 26.5lb/Pail For OTR Repairs REMA TIP TOP offers a variety of uncured rubber MTR products with excellent green tack and outstanding flow & vulcanization characteristics. MTR Cushion Gum and Rope Rubber products are design ...
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Model #RE5571
5571 Blue Floater Gum 4.
5lb. REMA TIP TOP's self-vucanizing cushion gum is specially designed for laminating REMA TIP TOP repair units in chemical cure applications. Always use with REMA TIP TOP OTR/Special Blue Cement when installing in OTR/earthmover tires and ...
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Model #TI14100
14-100 Buffing Solution - Flammable 32oz. For removing debris and mold lubricants from the repair area prior to buffing. In order to perform the tire repair properly, the tire technician must use this during the process. Made in USA Ascot No.&nb ...
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Quantity:14-101 Bead Sealer - Flammable
Model #TI14101
14-101 Bead Sealer - Flammable For sealing small air leaks between the tire bead and the wheel Ascot No. 504-14100
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Model #BLL
BLL Black Jack Tire Repair Plug Lube- 2oz. SPECIAL ORDER SPECIAL ORDER: This Item is a Special Order Only - No returns on this item Product subject to availability. Additional Lead-time and freight charges may apply. ...
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Model #TI14008GAL
14-008 Vulcanizing Cement - Flammable 1 Gallon Chemical Vulcanizing Cement For chemical or heat vulcanization. The flammable vulcanizing cement is our most popular, fast dry cement. For use with any X-tra Seal repair unit or insert. When used on large reinforced patches, coat ...
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Model #TI14515
TI14515 14-515 -32oz. Black Vulcanizing Cement Ascot No. 501-14515 Heat Only Flammable Flammable cements tend to dry faster. In certain regions, non-flammable cements required by law or regulation.
Contains accelerators which, when coming into contact with the face gum on any X- ...
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Model #TE760
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76F Innerliner Repair Sealant With Brush Cap 16oz. Flammable Rema Tip Top offers two distinct Repair Sealer formulations to accommodate unique customer preferences or requirements. Properly applied, Repair Sealer creates an airtight seal around a finished r ...
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Model #SAUL
SAUL Safety Seal Lube (2oz.) To facilitate insertion of safety seal repairs.
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Model #ASC71216
ASC71216 Pre Buff Cleaner- Aerosol Ascot No. 505-71216 Non-Flammable. Prepares rubber for easy tire repairs. Removes contaminants. Dries Fast & leaves no residue. 16 oz per can. October 2014 - While supplies last, cans will be in a larger 20 oz can. Once 20 oz supply is exahus ...
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Model #MY16451
66-16-451 Fast-Dry Cement 8oz. Fast-Dry Self-Vulcanizing Cement eliminates the most common cause of failed repairs — lack of proper drying time. Fast-Dry Cement activates the chemical vulcanization process to bond repair units to the tire casing. Flammable. Flash point -4 ...
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Quantity:66-16-471 Cleaner Fluid 1 Quart
Model #MY16471
66-16-471 Cleaner Fluid 1 Quart Dissolves lubricants and contaminants prior to buffing.
Also used to help remove excessive buffing dust prior to applying repair units. Fast-cleaning action maximizes adhesion. Available in an aerosol (non-flammable mixture) and spout type (flammable mixt ...
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Model #RE70F
70F Pre-Buff Cleaner Flammable 16oz. Ascot No. 505-00170 *Dissolves mold-release lubricant and loosens other contaminants so that they can be removed using Rema's Rubber Scraper, creating a clean, solid surface for any repair unit *Perfect solution fo ...
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Model #REBL8F
BL-8F Special Blue Cement - Flammable 8oz. Can With Brush Top The key to REMA TIP TOP's exclusive Blue Bonding System, Special Blue Cement (flammable) creates a nearly indestructible bond between tire and repair unit. REMA TIP TOP's newest Special Blue Cement (f .
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Model #RE5577
5577 OTR Special BL Cement 5.4 kg. Can Specifically designed for the chemical application of REMA TIP TOP Radial (RAD) and Bias Ply (PN) repair units, optimizing the service performance of long haul earthmover and agricultural tires. Can be used for both hot and cold vul ...
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Model #TI14008
14-008 Vulcanizing Cement Flammable 8oz. Ascot No. 501-14008 Flammable cements tend to dry faster. In certain regions, non-flammable cements required by law or regulation. Contains accelerators which, when coming into contact with the face gum on any X-tra seal repair unit, will begin the ...
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Model #REBL32F
BL-32F Special Blue Cement 32oz. Flammable Ascot No. 502-51388 The key to REMA TIP TOP's exclusive Blue Bonding System, Special Blue Cement (flammable) creates a nearly indestructible bond between tire and repair unit. REMA TIP TOP's newest Special Blue Cement (f ...
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Model #RE2053B
RE2053B Rema Bead Butter 1 Gallon - Blue REMA TIP TOP's Liquid Tire Lubricants are non-toxic and contain no petroleum products. Lubricants can be applied by brush or spray bottle.
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Model #TI14511G
14-511G Heavy-Duty Super-Blu Vulcanizing Cement - Flammable - 1 Gallon Features & Benefits Contains more rubber solids than our regular cement for a stronger bond For chemical or heat vulcanization For use with any X-tra Seal repair unit or in .
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Model #TC415
TC-41-1 Fibrouseal OTR Tire Sealant 1 Gallon This OTR tire sealant is designed to seal most punctures up to 1/4” (in tread area). Fibrouseal is packed with a combination of fibers and ground rubber, and can be used wherever a high performance sealant is required.   ...
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Model #TE704
704 Rub-O-Matic Rubber Cleaner 1 Qt. Rub-O-Matic.Pre-Buff Rubber Cleaner. Used in conjunction with No. 933 inner liner scraper to remove contaminates from the inner liner before buffing. SPECIAL ORDER: Thi ...
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Model #TC417
TC417 Fibrouseal OTR Tire Sealant 5-Gallon Ready to Use Formula Restores Like New Non-flammable Semi-Gloss Finish This OTR tire sealant is designed to seal most punctures up to 1/4” (in tread area).
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Model #TI14032
14-032 Vulcanizing Cement - Flammable 32oz. Flammable cements tend to dry faster. In certain regions, non-flammable cements required by law or regulation. Contains accelerators which, when coming into contact with the face gum on any X-tra seal repair unit, will begin the vulcani ...
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Quantity:516 1250 MTR Rubber
Model #RE5161250
516 1250 MTR Rubber Uncured rubber compound for filling skives in all areas on the tire Good flowing and vulcanizing characteristics Required vulcanizing temperature: at least 100 °C (212 °F) Max. temperature for warming up: 80 °C (176 ° ...
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Quantity:63 Tire Talcum - Shaker Can 500g.
Model #RE63
63 Tire Talcum - Shaker Can 500g.
Specially formulated for trouble-free tube installation, reduces folding and sticking which contributes to friction within the tire. Please see Files Tab for detailed informati ...
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Quantity:5570 Blue Floater Gum 11lb.
Model #RE5570
5570 Blue Floater Gum 11lb. REMA TIP TOP's self-vucanizing cushion gum is specially designed for laminating REMA TIP TOP repair units in chemical cure applications. Always use with REMA TIP TOP OTR/Special Blue Cement when installing in OTR/earthmover ti ...
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Model #RE71F
71-F Liquid Pre-Buff Cleaner - Flammable 32oz. 32 fl. oz. Spout Can Rema Tip Top Pre-Buff Cleaners are specially formulated to dissolve mold-release lubricants and other contaminants creating a clean surface prior to innerliner buffing.
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Model #TI14516R
14-516R Heavy-Duty Black Retreader's Cement Brush Type - 19 L - 5 Gallons For use in heat vulcanizing only (not for chemical vulcanization)
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Quantity:RE5563 Rema MTR Cushion Gum 2 lb
Model #RE5563
RE5563 Rema MTR Cushion Gum 2 lb MTR cushion gum and rope rubber products are designed for heat cure systems with lamination of rema tip top repair units and filling prepared injuries. MTR rubber products perform best when used with rema tip top MTR solution. &nbs ...
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Quantity:Code base of TN VED → SECTION VII. Plastics and products from them; rubber, rubber and products made from them → Rubber, rubber and products made from them → Unvulcanized rubber compound, in primary forms or in the form of plates, sheets or strips, or tapes: → - solutions; dispersions other than those mentioned in subheading 4005 10 → Explanations
| 4005 10 000 0 | - rubber compound filled with carbon black or silicon dioxide 9001 | 2 005 20 000 0- solutions; dispersions other than those mentioned in subheading 4005 10 |
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This heading covers filled rubber which is unvulcanised and is in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strips.
The term "rubber" has the same meaning as in Note 1 to this Chapter. The heading therefore includes natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle, etc. natural rubbers, synthetic rubber, oil-derived factices and reclaimed materials provided they have been filled with other substances.
Subject to Note 5(a) to this Chapter, headings 4001 and 4002 exclude rubber or rubber mixtures which have been filled (before or after coagulation) with vulcanizing agents, accelerators, retarders or activators (other than those added to obtain prevulcanized rubber latex), pigments or other coloring agents (other than those added for identification purposes only), plasticizers or thinners (except mineral oil in the case of oil-filled rubber), fillers, hardening agents, organic solvents or other substances , with the exception of those permitted by note 5(b).
This heading includes:
(A) Rubber filled with carbon black or silica (whether with mineral oil or with other ingredients).
This category includes black-filled rubber, consisting of 40-70 parts of carbon black and 100 parts of dry rubber; it is usually brought to market in bales.
(B) Filled rubbers not containing carbon black or silica.
They contain substances such as organic solvents, curing agents, accelerators, plasticizers, thinners, thickeners and fillers (except carbon black or silica). Some of them may contain red clay or protein.
These two categories include the following types of products:
(1) Filled rubber latex (including pre-vulcanized latex) provided that, as a result of filling, it has not acquired more specific characteristics to distinguish it from another heading of the nomenclature.
Thus, this heading excludes, inter alia, latex varnishes and paints (Chapter 32).
(2) Dispersions and solutions of unvulcanized rubber in organic solvents used for making impregnated articles or for coating finished articles.
(3) Boards, sheets and strips consisting of textile fibers combined with filled rubber weighing more than 1,500 g/m2 and containing not more than 50% by weight of textile material.
Such products are obtained by calendering or "gumming" or a combination of both processes. They are mainly used for the manufacture of car tires, tubes, pipes, etc.
(4) Other boards, sheets and strips of filled rubber, which can be used, for example, for repairing tires or rubber tubes (hot working), for making adhesive patches, gaskets for certain hermetic seals, rubber granules, etc. , for molding rubber soles.
(5) Filled rubber in the form of granules, ready for vulcanization and used in this form for molding (for example, in the shoe industry).
Plates, sheets and strip (including regular geometric blocks) of this heading may be surface-worked (embossed, embossed, grooved, channeled, ribbed, etc.) or may simply be cut into rectangular (including square) shapes , whether or not they have the character of a finished product, but they cannot be cut into another shape or be further processed.
This heading excludes:
(a) Concentrated dispersions of coloring matter (including colored lacquers) in rubber, of a kind used as raw materials for coloring rubber in bulk (heading 3204, 3205 or 3206).
(b) More or less pasty products based on latex or other rubber, of a kind used as mastics, paint fillers or non-refractory materials for surface coatings (heading 3214).
(c) Prepared adhesives and other adhesives, consisting of rubber solutions or dispersions with the addition of fillers, vulcanizing agents and resins, and rubber solutions and dispersions, produced for retail sale as adhesives and adhesives, not exceeding 1 kg in net weight (sales item 3506).
(d) Reciprocal mixtures of any product of heading 4001 with any of the products of heading 4002 (heading 4002).
(e) Reclaimed rubber mixed with virgin rubber or other additional substances having the essential characteristics of reclaimed rubber (heading 4003).
(e) Plates, sheets and strips of unvulcanised rubber, surfaced or otherwise worked or cut into shapes other than rectangular (including squares) (heading 4006).
(g) Plates, sheets and strips, consisting of parallel textile yarns agglomerated with rubber (heading 5906).
Explanatory note to subheadings
4005 20,000 0
See the HS Explanatory Note to this heading, (B), first and second paragraphs (2).
4005 91 000 0
See the HS Explanatory Note to this heading, (B), first and second paragraphs (3) and (4).
This subheading also includes boards, sheets and strips of unvulcanised rubber, uncut or simply cut into rectangles (including squares), coated on one side with a layer of adhesive. The application of the adhesive refers to the working surface within the meaning of Note 9 to this chapter. Such materials which include a release layer of paper, textile materials, etc. to protect the adhesive remain classified in this heading.
4005 99 000 0
See Explanatory Note to this heading, (B) first paragraph and second paragraph (5).
Often people are faced with the need to bond materials of various kinds, such as plastic and glass, rubber and metal.
To do this, you can use rubber-based glue, which is designed for gluing dissimilar surfaces.
Yes. But since rubber is an elastic material, vulcanized rubber, and metal is hard, has malleability, good thermal and electrical conductivity, it should be noted that they are opposite to each other in chemical and physical properties. Therefore, ordinary glue is not suitable for bonding.
Bonding is done with rubber-based adhesives. They freeze, but remain quite elastic. It is this property that allows you to tightly glue metal to rubber.
Rubber adhesive is used both in everyday life and in industrial activities. Everything is done easily, voids, abrasions, any irregularities are filled without difficulty.
The composition of the adhesive mass includes:
Remember! After the adhesive is applied to the metal surface, the film of elastic rubber adhesive is dried for 20-40 minutes (depending on the coverage area) at room temperature.
Bonding methods are divided into 2 types: cold and hot. The hot method allows you to fasten, repair parts subjected to strong physical stress (car engines). And the cold method is less durable. It is recommended to use it for noise and heat insulation.
The difference between the methods is the temperature regime. With the hot method, the rubber is heated to 150 ° C, and only then 2 surfaces are glued together. The duration of hardening is minimal - just a couple of minutes. There is no such speed in the cold method, but the simplicity is that it is not necessary to warm up the rubber product. Glue is used to bond metal to rubber at room temperature. However, the full effect of the procedure is achieved after a day.
The video below shows how to glue the cut with two types of rubber adhesive (Tramel PR20, Tramel CA-EB 20), after which Tramel AC11 is applied to the cut, which accelerates the curing process.
German glue! Testing on tires. You will be shocked by what you see!
There are many factors that go into choosing an adhesive. Many adhesives can hold materials together firmly, but not all of them are suitable for metal and rubber. Consider what you need to consider:
Depending on the requirements for the result, a suitable product selection will be made. Glue is sold in different shapes, packages, sizes, etc.
Note that in general, ordinary Moment glue may also be suitable, but rubber glue is desirable to use.
Ethyl adhesive. It has a low viscosity, a transparent color, and is also suitable for various surfaces: plastics, metal, rubber, wood. The setting time varies from 2 to 10 seconds. The temperature range is very wide: from -40 to +120°C.
Loctite 406 adhesive
Instructions for use:
Specialized adhesive for bonding rubber to metal, foam, felt, wood and other surfaces. Sold only in large quantities: 340 ml, 5000 ml. The chemical base is polychloroprene.
The glue is beige. Actively used in the automotive industry. It is there that it is required to connect different coatings to each other. For example, rubber profiles and mats in the salon. Temperature limits: from -30 to 90°C.
Adhesive Terokal 2444
Instructions for use:
Solvent based high strength adhesive. For him, external operating conditions are not terrible. Used as a primer, adhesive for rubber and more. The bonding process takes place by vulcanization of the elastomer. The composition includes components that react from heat in the solvent system. The substance is grey. It is stored for about a year at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.
