Ciano Gel 20g

Ciano Gel is a high-viscosity cyanoacrylate adhesive with thixotropic behaviour, developed for applications requiring precise control and no dripping on vertical or hard-to-reach surfaces. Its gel consistency allows comfortable working without the adhesive flowing outside the bonding area.

Technical specifications

What it is used for

The gel viscosity makes it especially suitable for bonding porous or imperfectly fitting materials, where a liquid cyanoacrylate would penetrate excessively or run off. It is particularly well suited for:

• Bonding wood, MDF and carpentry materials
• Assembly of parts with irregular or slightly gapped surfaces
• Vertical applications where the adhesive must not drip
• Quick repairs of porous materials such as cork, leather or ceramics

How to use it

1. Prepare the surfaces: clean and dry the surfaces to be bonded. Remove dust, grease or residual moisture.
2. Apply the adhesive: apply a thin layer of Ciano Gel to one of the surfaces using the dispensing needle.
3. Join the pieces: bring the parts together and press firmly for the fixture time (19–180 s depending on the material).
4. Hold the position: avoid moving the bond during the first 24 hours to achieve maximum strength.
5. Clean excess: if you need to remove excess, use Limpiaciano on any residue outside the bond area.

Usage tips

Take advantage of thixotropy for vertical work

The thixotropic nature of Ciano Gel means the product is firm at rest but flows slightly when pressure is applied with the dispenser. This allows you to deposit it exactly where you want without it migrating across the part before bonding. On vertical surfaces or overhead, this property is decisive: the gel stays in place while you position the opposing part — something impossible with a conventional liquid cyanoacrylate.

Adjust pressing time according to the material

The fixture range of 19 to 180 seconds is not arbitrary: porous materials with some surface moisture (wood, cork, unglazed ceramics) cure at the fast end of the range, while smooth, very dry or cold surfaces require longer pressing time. To be safe, always hold pressure for at least 60 seconds on the first application with a new material. If you have a cyanoacrylate activator, applying it to one of the two faces drastically reduces fixture time even under unfavourable conditions.

Minimum amount for best results

With Ciano Gel, as with any cyanoacrylate, the key is to apply just the right amount: a thin, continuous film is sufficient. Excess gel does not improve bond strength; on the contrary, it creates accumulation points that cure unevenly, can produce visible white staining through the blooming effect, and make it harder to achieve a perfect fit between the two surfaces. On porous materials such as wood or cork, a slightly larger amount helps fill the pores, but without saturating the surface.

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