GorillaPro® CA-GEL is a high-viscosity, rapid-curing gel instant adhesive. It is specifically designed to bond a wide range of similar and dissimilar materials. It provides handling strength in as little as 25 seconds and offers maximum gap-filling properties in most applications.

Product Type: 1K (1 component) Adhesive, Instant Adhesive

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Metal

Chemical Family: Cyanoacrylates

Features: Acid Resistant, Alcohol Resistant, Anti Dripping, Fast Curing, High Viscosity, Solvent Resistance

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Product Benefits
  • Grab-and-go, color-coded caps
  • Liquid and gel formulas
  • Cures fast at room temperature
  • Superior bond strength
  • Soft squeeze bottles for easy application
  • Controlled dispensing tips mean less waste
  • Pin nozzle caps prevent clogs and increase shelf life
Product Features

High-Performance MRO Solutions
Proactive maintenance can help prevent costly unplanned downtime. It’s a challenge keeping up with maintenance activities while keeping teams trained, equipment operating, and driving productivity. With a full complement of maintenance adhesives, repair epoxies, lubricants, and sealants, GorillaPro adhesives, sealants and lubricants, can repair and improve the reliability of almost any piece of equipment or machinery.

Product Attributes
  • Easy: High viscosity gel for easy, drip-free applications
  • Gap-Filling: Best choice for porous substrates
  • Versatile: Designed to bond a wide range of similar and dissimilar materials
  • Fast: Achieves handling strength in most applications within 25 seconds

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Application Instruction

Surfaces to be bonded should be clean and dry. Dispense a drop or drops to one surface only. Apply only enough to leave a thin film layer after compression. Press parts together and hold firmly for a few seconds. Good contact is essential. An adequate bond develops in less than one minute and maximum strength is attained in 24 hours. Wipe off excess adhesive from the top of the container and recap. Products, if left uncapped, may deteriorate by contamination from moisture in the air. Because products cure by polymerization, whitening may appear on the surface of the container or the bonded materials. This will not affect adhesive performance. Factors affecting cure speed include gap size and humidity. Thin bond line results in faster cure speed. Larger gaps will lengthen cure speed. Cure and fixture times can be influenced by the humidity conditions at the time of assembly. The higher the RH the faster cure and fixture times will be. Fixture time data based on our testing is conducted at 50% relative humidity.

 Curing Performance:
 Ambient surface moisture initiates the curing process. Handling strength is reached in a short time, and will vary based on environmental conditions, bond line gap, and other factors. Product will continue to cure for at least 24 hours before full strength and solvent resistance is developed.

Properties

Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Technology/BaseModifed Ethyl
Type of ProductCyanoacrylate
ComponentsOne Component
CuringHumidity
ConsistencyGel
Viscosity (at 25°C)70000 - 80000cPsBrookfield SP4
Specific Gravity1.05
Cured Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Full Cure Time24.0hours
Cure AppearanceClear
Service Temperature-55 to 95°C
Uncured Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Point80.0°C
Set Time Steelmax. 30sec
Set Time ABSmax. 20sec
Set Time EPDMmax. 20sec

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Test Data

Hot Strength %Rt
Strength, Tested at Temperature
GorillaPro® CA-GEL - Test Data

Heating Aging
Aged at Temperature Indicated & Tested at 22°C
GorillaPro® CA-GEL - Test Data - 1

Time Until Full Cure
%RT Strength
GorillaPro® CA-GEL - Test Data - 2

Performance Range By Substrate
(N/mm2)
GorillaPro® CA-GEL - Test Data - 3


 

Substrate N/mm2 PSI
Steel 13.8 to 18.8 2000 to 2730
Rubber* 4.3 to 15.2 630 to 2200
AL 10.4 to 13.2 1510 to 1920
PC* 22.3 to 24.9 3240 to 3605
PVC** 18.3 to 26.7 2660 to 3875
ABS** 12.0 to 18.3 1740 to 2660

*Rubber figures given are typical. Your results may vary by specific rubber type.
**Tested to ASTM 4501    ***n/r = not recommended 

Solvent Resistance
Solvent Resistance
Alcohol Excellent
Ester (aromatic) Excellent
Ketone (aromatic) Poor
Aliphatic hydrocarbon (alkanes) Good
Aromatic hydrocarbons Good
Halogenated hydrocarbons Poor
Weak aqueous acid

Excellent (Poor if concentrated)

Weak aqueous base

Excellent (Poor if concentrated)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 months
Storage Condition

Containers should be stored in a cool, dry, dark area. Storage temperature 15.5°C - 25°C (60°F - 77°F), without exposure to direct light or heat. Do not refrigerate.