Renia General Purpose Atom Flexible Superglue, 50 ml
Renia General Purpose Atom Flexible is a cyanoacrylate instant adhesive made for footwear, leathercraft, orthotics, and fast workshop repairs. This professional-grade formula is designed to create rapid, high-strength bonds where flexibility is needed after cure. Unlike brittle standard super glues, Atom Flexible is modified to remain flexible, making it especially useful for materials such as leather, rubber, EVA, and modern soling materials that experience movement during use. The low-viscosity formula allows precise application in small amounts, and bonded parts can typically be handled within seconds.
Atom Flexible Adhesive Specs:
- Available Sizes:
50 ml
- Strength: Fast-setting, high-strength flexible bond
- Type: Cyanoacrylate instant adhesive
- Set Time: Approximately 5 to 20 seconds
Set time will vary depending on material, fit, and shop conditions. Handling strength is typically achieved within seconds, while full bond strength continues to build during the first hour.
- Color When Dry: Clear
- Effectively Bonds With:
- Leather, Rubber, EVA, TR (thermoplastic rubber), PUR, EPDM, and many common footwear and repair materials
- Not recommended for Polyethylene or Polypropylene.
Application Instructions:
- Prepare surfaces: Ensure materials are clean, dry, and properly prepared.
- Apply adhesive: Apply a small amount to one surface only.
- Join parts: Assemble components within a few seconds of application and apply firm, even pressure.
- Set and handle: Handling strength is typically achieved within seconds. Full bond strength continues to develop during the first hour.
Common Uses:
- Spot bonding in footwear repair
- Leather and rubber repairs
- Orthotic and prosthetic work
- Quick fixes where contact cement is impractical
- Bonding small components and trim pieces
- Emergency workshop repairs
Safety & Handling
- Bonds skin and eyes very quickly
- Use only in a well-ventilated area
- Keep out of reach of children
- Follow all safety guidance on the product label and SDS
- Shipping restrictions may apply
Cyanoacrylate Adhesives vs Contact Adhesives
- Cyanoacrylate adhesives bond very quickly, often within seconds, and are typically used for small-area bonding or fast repairs.
- Contact adhesives require application to both surfaces, drying to tack, and then bonding under pressure for larger assemblies or flexible material construction.
Renia: Cologne, Germany (est. 1930)
Founded in 1930, Renia GmbH is an independent, family-owned adhesive manufacturer based in Cologne, Germany, now in its fourth generation. The company focuses exclusively on high-performance adhesives for footwear, leather goods, and orthotics, developed and produced in Cologne, and exported to more than 40 countries. Renia has held ISO 9001 quality management certification since 2006.