In adhesive technology, the colloquial term describes the fixing time of an adhesive. This is the time that an adhesive needs to fix two workpieces until an initial slight load is possible. Once hand strength is achieved, fixations can be released and the workpieces can be moved to further process steps that do not put much strain on the bond.

Attention: the adhesive has not yet completely hardened during this time. Hand strength is an important indicator of the performance of adhesives as it provides information about the strength and stability of a connection. By determining hand strength, engineers and technicians can assess the suitability of adhesives for different applications and select alternative materials if necessary.

The hand strength of adhesives depends on various factors such as the type of adhesive, temperature, humidity and the type of materials to be bonded together. As a rule, the hand strength of adhesives is determined using various test methods, such as tensile tests or torque measurements.