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Old May 19th 09, 03:45 AM posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt,sci.electronics.design
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Default Non-conductive-removeable-glue ?

Skybuck Flying wrote:

Hello,

I have a question for you:

Is there a glue that can be used to glue together electronics without the
glue becoming conductive after a while ?

(Some glue's appear to become conductive after exposure to heat, moisture in
air, and electricity (?))

Also it would be a big plus if the glue can be removed with water and soap
or any other means...

Bye,
Skybuck.


Hot-melt glue & gun.

Not water soluable (since that would also mean it absorbs water).

Not super strong but you left out that criteria. If you want a
permanent bond, use epoxy; however, you alluded to removal so the bond
cannot be super strong. Hot-glued parts can usually be pried apart
although usually the surface of one or both might get damaged, like
peeling off the label or outerwrap.

To remove, pry the part apart. For what sticks behind, you can pry,
scrape, or use a pliers to pull the remnants off (provided the surfaces
were smooth since erose surfaces will have the glue embedded in them).

I've seen this stuff use for affixing capacitors, wires, resistors
(under 2W so they don't reheat the glue and melt it), speaker cases,
etc. Not useful for really heavy stuff, like a large isolating
transformer, but you didn't mention weight contraints.