Solvents and Application Tools

The Importance of Solvents and Application Tools in Acrylic Fabrication

Solvents and application tools are essential in acrylic fabrication, offering significant benefits in terms of strength, precision, and overall finish. Acrylic adhesives or solvent cements are used to bond acrylic sheets, creating strong, transparent joints that enhance both structural integrity and visual appeal. Proper application tools—such as applicator bottles, syringes, brushes, and clamps—ensure accurate, clean delivery of solvents, reducing waste and minimizing imperfections. By using the right combination of acrylic bonding solvents and tools, fabricators can achieve professional-grade results, streamline production, and increase the durability of acrylic displays, enclosures, signage, and other custom acrylic products. These tools are critical for anyone looking to achieve high-quality, long-lasting results in acrylic sheet fabrication.

Weld On #4

A can of acrylic solvent cement for bonding water thin acrylics, labeled SCI GRIP, with instructions for use and safety warnings.

Weld On #4 is a clear water-thin, moderately fast curing solvent cement. Applied with a Needle bottle applicator.

Item #DescriptionPrice
4204 oz. Can$11.75/ea
42116 os. Can (Pint)$22.95/ea

Craftics #33 - 1.5oz

Packaging of thickened acrylic cement with a yellow and blue design, containing an applicator tube for bonding various materials such as acrylic, plexiglass, and lucite, with instructions and warnings printed on the packaging.

Formulated for joining acrylic sheets. A Clear syrupy cement for high strength joints. Easy to use tube with applicator tip. Good for outdoor weatherability.

Item #DescriptionPrice
2931.5 oz.$6.25 ea.

Funnel

Clear funnel

This small funnel makes filling the solvent applicator bottle easier.

Item #DescriptionPrice
299Funnel$1.46/ea

Weld On #2007

A can of SciGrip Rigid Vinyl Cement with a blue and white label, indicating it is a fast-setting, water-thin solvent cement for PVC. The label includes instructions, safety warnings, and specifications.

For bonding rigid and foam PVC to itself and each other. Not for joining dissimilar materials.

Item #DescriptionPrice
28916 oz. Can (Pint)$23.89/ea

Glue Bottle

Glue application bottle.

This glue bottle will hold up to 2oz. of solvent for use when joining two pieces of plastic by capillary method.

Item #DescriptionPrice
2982oz Glue Bottle$4.84/ea

Cotton Gloves

White disposable glove isolated on black background.

Inspection gloves to keep fingerprints off of acrylic surfaces when fabricating.

Item#DescriptionPrice
291Cotton Gloves (1 Pair)$2.00/pair

Weld On #3

Can of WELD-ON 3 acrylic cement for bonding plastic, with a warning label and instructions.

Clear, water-thin, very fast curing solvent cement.

Item #DescriptionPrice
2944 oz. Can$11.75/ea
42216 oz. Can (Pint)$22.95/ea

Weld On #2354

A metal can of SciGrip 2354, a clear, water-thin solvent cement for ABS and styrene, with a blue and white label detailing product specifications and warnings.

This thin, fast setting water thin solvent type adhesive is ideal for joining ABS and Styrene to themselves (not dissimilar materials).

Item #DescriptionPrice
28816 oz. Can (Pint)$22.75/ea