BCJ Plastic Products is Western Australia’s authorised distributor of the full Acri-Bond adhesive range, from precision solvent cements and UV adhesives to cleaners, polishers and applicators. Perth-stocked, expert-backed.

Getting a clean, permanent bond on plastics like acrylic, polycarbonate or PVC shouldn’t require a chemistry degree but it does require the right product. As Western Australia’s authorised Acri-Bond distributor, BCJ Plastic Products stocks the complete range and knows exactly which adhesive belongs on your job.

How Solvent Bonding Works and Why it Outperforms Ordinary Glue

A common misconception is that plastic adhesives simply glue two surfaces together like a standard contact adhesive. Acri-Bond solvent adhesives work at a deeper level. The solvent temporarily softens both plastic surfaces, allowing them to fuse at the molecular level. As the solvent evaporates, the plastic re-hardens into a single continuous structure.

The result is not a glue joint. It is effectively a weld. The bond is optically clear, with no adhesive layer between substrates, and in many cases is as strong as the parent material itself. There are no mechanical stress points, no visible adhesive line, and no risk of the bond yellowing or delaminating over time.

This is exactly why Acri-Bond solvent adhesives are the professional standard for acrylic fabrication in signage, retail, architecture, marine, medical and industrial applications across Australia.

Who Uses Acri-Bond? Industries We Serve Across WA

The Acri-Bond range is trusted across a wide range of industries in Western Australia. Because BCJ Plastic Products serves all these sectors from our Perth base, we understand the specific demands each place on adhesive performance:

• Signage & Display: Acri-Bond 105 and ACRIFIX 192 are the standard for fabricating acrylic displays, light boxes and retail fixtures where invisible, crystal-clear joints are non-negotiable.
• Caravans & RVs: Bonding polycarbonate windows, interior acrylic trims and PVC fittings where vibration resistance and outdoor durability are critical across Australia’s harsh conditions.
• Marine: Bonding and repairing acrylic and polycarbonate boat windscreens, hatches and port lights where UV stability, a watertight joint and long-term clarity are essential.
• Architecture & Building: Skylights, roof domes, shower screens and polycarbonate roofing require reliable weatherproof bonding. The QUIXX Scratch Remover keeps finished installations looking new.
• Mining & Industrial: Machine guards, safety screens and conveyor cover bonded with Acri-Bond formulations that handle vibration, chemical exposure and demanding work environments.
• Medical & Retail: Sneeze guards, display cases, sterile enclosures and counter protectors where clarity, hygiene and presentation are paramount. ACRIFIX 192 delivers truly glass-clear results.
• DIY & Domestic: Repairing a cracked skylight, building a custom fish tank, or mending a polycarbonate roof panel, the Acri-Bond system gives DIYers professional-grade results at home.

Expert Application Tips from Our Fabrication Team

Even the best adhesive can underperform if applied incorrectly. Here are key tips from our team, knowledge earned through years of using these products in our own fabrication workshop:

1. Always clean surfaces before bonding

Any oil, dust, fingerprint or protective film residue on the surface will compromise the bond. Use the Acri-Bond Cleaner and Polisher on both mating surfaces before applying any adhesive. This one step makes a noticeable difference to bond strength and optical clarity, and it takes less than a minute.

2. Use capillary action to your advantage with AB-105

With Acri-Bond 105, you don’t apply adhesive to the surface before joining. You bring the pieces together first, hold them firmly, then run the adhesive along the joint edge. Capillary action draws it in automatically. This technique delivers cleaner joints and reduces the risk of flooding the face of your material.

3. Allow full cure time before loading the joint

Solvent adhesives feel firm quickly, but full cure and full bond strength takes longer. Avoid mechanically loading the joint for at least 24 hours wherever possible. In cooler WA winters or air-conditioned environments, allow additional curing time before stress-testing the assembly.

4. Store adhesives correctly in WA’s climate

Solvent adhesives are sensitive to heat and evaporation. Store them tightly sealed, upright, in a cool location out of direct sunlight. In Perth’s summer, leaving adhesive in a hot vehicle or on a workbench in direct sun can significantly shorten its working life and alter its viscosity.