Privacy Policy

Protecting your private information is our priority. This Statement of Privacy applies to www.americanfairfield.comand American Fairfield, Inc., and governs data collection and usage. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, unless otherwise noted, all references to American Fairfield, Inc. include www.americanfairfield.com. The American Fairfield website is a part search and e-commerce site. By using the American Fairfield website, you consent to the data practices described in this statement.

Collection of Your Personal Information

To better provide you with products and services offered, American Fairfield may collect personally identifiable information, such as:

  • First and Last Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Employer
  • Job Title

Please note that if you disclose personally identifiable or sensitive data through public message boards on the website, this information may be collected and used by others.

We only collect personal information if you voluntarily provide it. However, you may be required to provide certain personal information when using specific services or products. Examples include:

  • Registering for an account.
  • Entering a sweepstakes or contest sponsored by us or our partners.
  • Signing up for offers from selected third parties.
  • Sending us an email message.
  • Submitting payment information for products and services.

Your information will be used to provide the services and/or products requested, and we may also collect additional personal or non-personal information in the future.

Use of Your Personal Information

American Fairfield collects and uses your personal information to operate and deliver the services you have requested. We may also use your information to inform you of other products or services available from American Fairfield and its affiliates.

Sharing Information with Third Parties

American Fairfield does not sell, rent, or lease its customer lists to third parties. However, we may share data with trusted partners to help:

  • Perform statistical analysis.
  • Send you email or postal mail.
  • Provide customer support.
  • Arrange for deliveries.

All such third parties are prohibited from using your personal information except to provide these services to American Fairfield, and they must maintain the confidentiality of your information.

We may disclose your personal information without notice if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations or processes.
  • Protect and defend the rights or property of American Fairfield.
  • Act to protect the personal safety of users or the public.

Tracking User Behavior

We may track the websites and pages our users visit within American Fairfield to determine which services are most popular. This information helps us deliver customized content and advertising based on user interests.

Automatically Collected Information

Information about your computer hardware and software may be automatically collected by American Fairfield. This can include your IP address, browser type, domain names, access times, and referring website addresses. This data is used to improve our services and maintain quality.

Use of Cookies

The American Fairfield website may use cookies to personalize your online experience. Cookies help save you time by recalling your information for subsequent visits. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline them. If you decline cookies, you may not fully experience the website’s features.

Links

This website contains links to other sites. American Fairfield is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such external sites. We encourage users to read the privacy statements of any other websites that collect personally identifiable information.

Security of Your Personal Information

American Fairfield secures your personal information using the following methods:

  • SSL Protocol

While we strive to protect your data, no internet transmission is completely secure. By using the website, you acknowledge this inherent risk.

Right to Deletion

Upon receiving a verifiable request, we will:

  • Delete your personal information from our records.
  • Direct service providers to delete your personal information.

However, exceptions apply where deletion is not feasible due to legal, contractual, or operational obligations.

Children Under Thirteen

American Fairfield does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, you must ask your parent or guardian for permission to use this site.

E-mail Communications

We may contact you via email for announcements, promotions, alerts, and surveys. To stop receiving marketing emails, you can unsubscribe by clicking the “UNSUBSCRIBE” button in the email.

External Data Storage Sites

We may store your data on servers provided by third-party hosting vendors with whom we contract.

Changes to this Statement

American Fairfield reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy. Significant changes will be communicated through notices on our website, email notifications, or updates to the policy itself. Your continued use of the website constitutes acknowledgment and agreement to abide by the revised policy.

Contact Information

American Fairfield welcomes your questions or comments regarding this Privacy Policy. If you believe we have not adhered to this policy, please contact us at:

American Fairfield, Inc.
161 Madison Avenue, STE 5SW
New York, NY 10016

Effective as of 10.20.2023.

Structural Adhesive

A structural adhesive is designed to cure into a material capable of securely bonding two or more substrates, withstanding the forces encountered throughout the product's lifespan. Often referred to as "load-bearing" adhesives, they maintain their bond integrity under conditions such as shock, vibration, chemical exposure, temperature variations, and other potentially damaging factors. These substrates can vary widely, encompassing metals, plastics, glass, rubbers, ceramics, and composites. The adhesive must sustain constant or intermittent loads and shocks without compromising the bond.

Types of adhesives suitable for structural applications include epoxies, methacrylates, UV curing adhesives, polyurethanes, and cyanoacrylate adhesives (CAs).

While not typically classified as structural adhesives, other adhesive types can also perform structural roles. Pressure-sensitive adhesives, like those used in masking tapes and Post-it® notes, have successfully been employed in structural applications. Anaerobic adhesives, such as threadlockers, are primarily used to secure fasteners and are designed to be reversible upon disassembly. However, there are instances where anaerobic curing mechanisms have been adapted for structural bonding.

Sealants, which are primarily used to fill gaps and prevent liquid ingress or contamination, can also exhibit strong adhesion properties. Silicone sealants, for example, are well-regarded for their sealing capabilities but can also function as structural adhesives in specific applications, such as in the assembly of fish tanks.

This adaptation and versatility allow American Fairfield to offer a range of adhesive solutions that meet diverse structural bonding needs across various industries and applications.

Epoxy Adhesive

Wide Material Compatibility: Bonds effectively to metals, plastics, glass, ceramics, wood, engineered thermoplastics, and thermoset laminates like SMC and GRP.

High Strength Performance: Provides excellent tensile, compressive, and lap shear strength, ensuring durable load-bearing joints.

Versatile Applications: Ideal for auto body panel bonding and as an automotive structural adhesive due to its vibration-resistant and tough bond properties.

Environmental and Chemical Resistance: Resistant to thermal cycling, static discharge, galvanic corrosion, humidity, salt water, fungus, and harsh chemicals.

Electrical Insulation: Offers excellent electrical insulating characteristics, suitable for potting electronics and protecting against static discharge.

Application Flexibility: Smooth, non-sagging, and thixotropic consistency allows for easy vertical application and gap filling.

Mixing and Curing: Features a 1:1 mix ratio, with a 30-minute working time and a cure time of 48 hours at room temperature or 1.5 hours at elevated temperatures (65 °C / 149 °F).

Specialty Versions Available: Variants include flame retardant (9200FR), 1-part adhesive (9310), electrically conductive, and thermally conductive options.

Acrylic Adhesive

Strong Bonds Across Substrates: Acrylic adhesives form robust bonds between a wide range of materials including metals, plastics, and composites.

Rapid Strength Development: These adhesives offer fast curing times, ideal for applications requiring quick assembly.

Special Properties: Options include UV resistance, high temperature resistance, and flexibility to meet specific application needs.

Cost and Time Savings: Replace traditional methods like welding, reducing assembly time and labor costs by up to 50%.

Ease of Application: Available in liquid or paste forms, suitable for various application methods including automated dispensing.

Environmental Resistance: Acrylic adhesives are highly resistant to environmental factors such as moisture and chemicals.

Urethane Adhesive

Versatile Bonding: Bonds metals, plastics, SMC, FRP, laminates, stone, glass, ceramic, leather, fabric, foam, and wood.

Performance: Offers excellent impact resistance, high shear and peel strength, and good impact performance.

Quick Application: Fast gel time of 4 minutes at 25°C, with full cure in 24 hours at 25°C.

Temperature Range: Serviceable from -32 to 200°F (-40 to 93°C), suitable for diverse environmental conditions.

Form and Use: Beige liquid in a 3.5 g foil pouch, easy to apply by mixing parts A and B thoroughly.

Application Instructions: Dispense, mix thoroughly, and apply as per the Technical Data Sheet for optimal results.

Overview of Structural Adhesives

These structural adhesives offer versatile bonding capabilities across a wide array of materials, including metals, plastics, composites, ceramics, wood, and more. They provide exceptional performance with features like high impact resistance, strong shear and peel strength, and quick application times—gelling in just 4 minutes at 25°C and fully curing within 24 hours. With a service temperature range from -32 to 200°F (-40 to 93°C), they are suited for diverse environmental conditions. Available in liquid or paste forms, they cater to various application methods and offer special properties such as UV resistance, high temperature resistance, and flexibility, meeting specific needs across industries from automotive to electronics. These adhesives not only ensure robust bonds but also contribute to cost and time savings by replacing traditional assembly methods while offering excellent environmental and chemical resistance, electrical insulation, and ease of application across different substrates.