What are the recommended adhesives for deployment?
Various adhesives may be required for device deployment. Below are some recommended options for different scenarios.
| Scenario | Details | *Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Glue Deployment | Gluing a device directly to an animal's body | LOCTITE 454, LOCTITE 409 |
| Knot Strengthening | Applying glue to tape knot to prevent it from unraveling | LOCTITE 401, LOCTITE 454, LOCTITE 409 |
| Thread-locking | Applying adhesive to the bolt of mammal collars to prevent it from loosening | LOCTITE 243 if unscrewing is needed; LOCTITE 263 if unscrewing is not needed |
| Device Uplifting (Neoprene Pad) | Gluing neoprene pad to the device bottom to uplift the device to prevent feather coverage on solar panels | LOCTITE 454 or LOCTITE 409 for shorter cure time; 3M 5200 for longer cure time |
| Device Uplifting (*HIVE or Splitter) | Gluing a HIVE or a Splitter to a device to uplift the device to prevent feather coverage on solar panels | LOCTITE HY4090 for shorter cure time; LOCTITE 120HP for longer cure time |
| Adhesive Bonding | Gluing PCBA to battery for some XC and XF models | double-sided foam adhesive, silicone adhesive |
*For more detailed cure time, please refer to the adhesive instructions.
*Gluing is not a must for HIVE, as tape goes through and secures it to prevent falling.