Buy Activators, Cleaners & Primers Online in Australia
Surface preparation decides whether a bond holds. AIMS Industrial supplies Loctite primers and activators, Devcon Flexane urethane primers and Epirez epoxy primers, concrete etch and cleaner, thinner and accelerator, for maintenance teams, fabricators and tradies preparing a surface before bonding, sealing or coating.
What's in the range
| Product type | What's listed |
|---|---|
| Loctite primers | SF 770 Polyolefin Primer (100ml), 7649 Acrylic Primer (133ml) and 7471 Primer T Surface Preparation Activator aerosol (133g). |
| Loctite activators | 7387 Activator (100ml) and 7452 Tak Pak Accelerator (20g). |
| Devcon urethane primers | Flexane Primer for Metal (FL10) and Flexane Primer for Rubber (FL20), 120ml. |
| Epirez epoxy primers | Epoxy Mastic Metal Primer (215) 1L and Epoxy Primer/Sealer (123) in two pack sizes. |
| Epirez surface prep and additives | Concrete Etch and Cleaner 5L, General Purpose Epoxy Thinner (No. 3) in two pack sizes and Epoxy Accelerator (D1419) 250ml. |
Choosing a primer or activator
Match the product to the adhesive system and the surface. A primer prepares a surface the adhesive would not otherwise bond to, such as polyolefin plastics. An activator speeds the cure of the adhesive itself, which helps on surfaces that slow it down. Inactive surfaces such as stainless steel and zinc-plated finishes can slow the cure of anaerobic adhesives, so an activator is often used there. Devcon Flexane primers are made for Devcon Flexane urethane repairs on rubber and metal, and Epirez primers go with Epirez epoxy systems.
Clean and degrease the surface first. See cleaning chemicals and contact cleaners. Our Loctite Threadlocker Guide and Epoxy Adhesive Guide explain how these products fit with the adhesives themselves.
Always check the data sheet. Confirm the primer or activator suits your adhesive, surface and conditions before use.
Related ranges
Browse threadlockers, retaining compounds, adhesives, epoxy and structural adhesives and gasket sealants. Brands: Loctite, Devcon and Epirez.
Order from AIMS Industrial
Not sure which primer or activator suits your adhesive? Call us on (02) 9773 0122, contact our team or request a quote. We have supplied Australian industry since 1988 and can help match prep products to your application.
Primers and activators FAQs
What is the difference between a primer and an activator?
A primer prepares a surface that an adhesive would not otherwise bond to, such as polyolefin plastics. An activator speeds the cure of the adhesive on surfaces that slow it down. Check the data sheet for which suits your adhesive.
Do I need an activator on stainless steel?
Inactive surfaces such as stainless steel and zinc-plated finishes can slow the cure of anaerobic adhesives such as threadlockers. An activator helps the adhesive cure there. Confirm against the adhesive data sheet.
Which primer suits a Devcon Flexane repair?
Devcon lists the Flexane Primer for Metal (FL10) for metal surfaces and the Flexane Primer for Rubber (FL20) for rubber surfaces, both 120ml, for use before Flexane urethane repair compounds.
Can I use any primer with any adhesive?
No. Use the primer made for the adhesive system. Loctite primers go with Loctite adhesives, Devcon Flexane primers with Flexane urethane, and Epirez primers with Epirez epoxy.
What do you have for concrete surface prep?
The Epirez Concrete Etch and Cleaner (5L) is listed for preparing concrete before epoxy products are applied. Follow the data sheet for method and rinsing.