ORCA® Glue Neoprene Adhesive for Hypalon Fabric – 1, 5 or 25 L
5-year warranty
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Delivery 2-5 days
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ABOUT THIS ITEM
ORCA® Glue is a two-part neoprene fabric adhesive, formulated, tested and approved by ORCA to bond its Hypalon (CSM/CR) fabrics on the tubes of inflatable boats and RIBs. It is activated with ORCA® RFE hardener, sold separately.
- What it is for: fitting a fabric patch, repairing a tear, bonding a rubbing strake, a handle or an accessory on a tube.
- Sizes: 1, 5 or 25 litre can.
- Compatible with: Hypalon neoprene tubes of all brands (GRAND, Zodiac, Bombard, BRIG, Highfield, Capelli, Nuova Jolly, Valiant…).
- Easier for a repair: the 1 litre glue + hardener kit.
Specifications
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Two-part neoprene adhesive |
| Activation | ORCA® RFE hardener, 5 to 10% |
| Coverage | About 250 to 300 g of glue per m² |
| Pot life of the mix | About 1 hour |
| Gluing conditions | 17 to 28 °C, relative humidity below 70% |
| Sizes | 1 litre, 5 litres, 25 litres |
| Substrates | Hypalon (CSM/CR) and neoprene fabrics, tubes and inflatable structures |
| Manufacturer | ORCA (Pennel & Flipo), Mouscron, Belgium |
Gluing a patch: the ORCA method
- Work between 17 and 28 °C, with relative humidity below 70%.
- Sand both surfaces in one direction only, to remove the shine without reaching the fabric weave. Brush off the dust.
- Clean with solvent (MEK or toluene), then wait 10 minutes.
- Mix the glue with 5 to 10% RFE hardener. For more than 10 litres of mix, keep the hardener at 5%. The mix can be used for about 1 hour.
- Apply a first coat to both surfaces and wait at least 10 to 15 minutes, until the glue no longer sticks to your finger.
- Apply a second coat to both surfaces, wait 10 minutes, then join the parts while the glue is still tacky.
Full details are in the ORCA gluing guide (PDF, in French) and in our article changing or repairing a RIB tube.
Which size should I choose?
| Size | Who it is for |
|---|---|
| 1 L kit + hardener | One repair or patch, everything is included |
| 1 litre | Small repairs, if you already have hardener |
| 5 or 25 litres | Workshops and professional repairers |
Frequently asked questions
Can the glue be used on its own?
No. ORCA® Glue is a two-part adhesive: add 5 to 10% RFE hardener before use. The kit contains both.
How much glue for 1 m²?
Allow about 250 to 300 g of glue per m². For a patch or a small repair, the 1 litre can or the kit is enough.
What conditions are needed for gluing?
Between 17 and 28 °C, with relative humidity below 70%. Controlling humidity while the glue dries is essential.