The anchoring adhesive, also known as chemical anchoring adhesive or rebar anchoring epoxy, is designed for post-installed reinforcement in concrete and masonry structures. It is widely used in applications such as structural retrofitting of buildings, bridges, subways, tunnels, and highways, as well as in connecting new and old structural elements, or reinforcing steel and timber components.
Compared to traditional methods like threaded connections or welding, chemical anchoring with epoxy adhesive offers significant advantages. It allows for faster installation with minimal equipment, reducing labor and material costs. The adhesive forms a strong chemical bond between rebar and concrete, improving seismic resistance and overall structural integrity. In addition, it offers outstanding durability and weather resistance, maintaining performance even in harsh environments.
Mankate provides two main types of anchoring adhesives: inorganic-based formulas and epoxy-modified systems. Inorganic anchoring adhesives, made from silicate cement, special additives, and retarders, are economical and easy to apply, but they offer lower strength and limited durability. As a result, they are often restricted in critical applications such as nuclear, transportation, and industrial infrastructure.
In contrast, epoxy-based anchoring adhesives are formulated with high-purity resins and hardeners, offering superior tensile and shear strength, excellent aging resistance, and high fatigue tolerance. Their thixotropic nature ensures ease of use across vertical, overhead, or deep embedment conditions. These adhesives are widely used, and often specified, for high-performance projects in nuclear energy, metro systems, high-speed rail, bridges, and industrial plants, where strength, safety, and long-term reliability are non-negotiable.
At Mankate, we place strong emphasis on long-term collaboration across industries and continue to expand our global reach through trusted partnerships. Our structural strengthening materials and anchoring products have been successfully applied in over 50,000 engineering projects worldwide, spanning residential and commercial construction, bridges, tunnels, railways, petrochemicals, and nuclear power.