COMPARISON

Adhesives compared by handling or clamp time

This comparison uses the first applicable numeric milestone reported for each product. It is a planning aid, not a claim that the products are substitutes.

Fair-comparison rule: Read the exact milestone and conditions on each product page. Similar numbers may describe different tests, substrates or stages.

Comparison table

ProductManufacturer-stated minimumCondition/source
Loctite (Henkel) Super Glue Gel Control
Gel
10 minutesSee product page
Loctite (Henkel) Super Glue Liquid
Bottle
10 minutesSee product page
Titebond (Franklin International) Speed Set Wood Glue
Fast-set white glue
15 minutes70°F, 50% RH, 8% moisture content
Gorilla Gorilla Wood Glue
Natural (PVA)
20 minutesSee product page
Titebond (Franklin International) Titebond II Premium Wood Glue
Water-resistant (ANSI Type II)
30 minutesUnstressed joints; stressed joints need 24 hours
Titebond (Franklin International) Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue
Waterproof (ANSI Type I)
30 minutesUnstressed joints; stressed joints need 24 hours
Titebond (Franklin International) Titebond Original Wood Glue
Interior (yellow glue)
30 minutesUnstressed joints; stressed joints need 24 hours
Titebond (Franklin International) Titebond Polyurethane Glue
Liquid
45 minutesSee product page
Gorilla Original Gorilla Glue
Polyurethane (brown bottle)
1 hours68–120°F
Gorilla Clear Gorilla Glue
Clear polyurethane (non-foaming)
2 hoursSee product page
Liquid Nails (PPG) Liquid Nails Clear Small Projects Silicone Adhesive (LN-207)
Clear
1 daysSee product page

What can change the order?

Temperature, humidity, film thickness, airflow, surface preparation and the meaning of the stated milestone can all change which product is appropriate. We preserve the manufacturer’s wording on the individual page so you can check the comparison before relying on it.

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