35+ years of advanced adhesive science
Bonding technology built for the
world’s most demanding applications
From A2 fire-rated brick slip adhesives to aerospace, defence, rail,
wind energy, composites and space — SAL develops and manufactures
advanced adhesive solutions for specifiers, engineers and builders
who can’t afford to get it wrong.
Solutions by sector
Seven industries. Seven expert voices.
Advanced adhesive technologies across every sector we serve — each with its own standards, language and requirements.
Construction & building
Brick slip adhesives, structural epoxies, A2 fire-rated systems. BS EN 13501-1 · Building Safety Act
Core sector
Aerospace
Structural bonding, potting compounds, weight-critical composite adhesives. AS9100D · NADCAP
Established
Engineering & filtration
Filter bonding, industrial epoxies, chemical-resistant sealants. BS EN ISO · ATEX
Established
Defence
High-performance structural adhesives for demanding environments. DEF STAN 03-29 · MIL-A-46050
Growing
Rail
Vibration-resistant adhesives, track and infrastructure bonding. EN 45545 · RSSB · Network Rail
Growing
Wind energy & composites
Blade bonding, composite structural adhesives, debondable systems. DNV GL · IEC 61400
Growing
Space
Ultra-high performance bonding for extreme environments. ECSS-Q-ST-70 · ASTM E595 outgassing
Emerging
Not sure which sector?
Featured products
Solutions across the full range
From A2 fire-rated systems to structural epoxies, sealants and specialist compounds — all developed and manufactured in Leicester.
S-2830FRE
A2 major fire-rated brick slip adhesive
Two-part cold-curing epoxy classified A2-s1,d0 to BS EN 13501-1. The only patented A2 substantial-component brick slip adhesive for external walls above 18m.
BS EN 13501-1
Above 18m approved
Freeze/thaw tested
Patented
S-2825FRE
A2 minor component brick slip adhesive
Cold-curing A2 adhesive for minor/non-substantial component applications. Independently tested for freeze/thaw, heat/rain and bond strength.
Limited combustibility
Brick slip
S-732U VHG
Hybrid polymer sealant & adhesive
High-quality neutral elastic one-component construction joint sealant and universal adhesive. Very high grab for fast-build applications.
Universal adhesive
High grab
S-2831E
Reduced health hazard potting compound
Two-part cold-curing epoxy potting compound with significantly reduced health hazards. Developed as part of SAL’s sustainability R&D programme.
Potting compound
Biobased materials
Specifier & design tools
Expertise you can use — right now
Interactive tools built and owned by SAL. No third-party dependencies. No subscriptions. All proof of expertise.
Adhesive selector
Answer 3 questions — sector, substrate, requirement — and get your matched product instantly.
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Fire rating checker
Check A1/A2 classification requirements for your building height and wall type under UK Building Regs.
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SAL SpecWriter
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Generate a complete, properly formatted specification clause for any SAL product. Copy-ready for any spec document.
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Coverage estimator
Enter your m², joint size and substrate — get pack quantity and kg requirement instantly.
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Cure time estimator
Temperature and humidity inputs return open time, handling strength and full cure milestones.
Estimate →
Request adhesive testing
Submit a structured brief to our Luma R&D lab. Shear, tensile, peel, climate chamber and more.
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Projects & case studies
Named projects. Real results.
Across construction, heritage, hospitality and residential — SAL’s project portfolio is rare for an SME manufacturer.
Donnybrook Gardens, Dublin 4
Cairn Homes · Bespoke apartments & penthouses
Hard Rock Hotel, Marble Arch
Artworks Solutions · Feature walls & ceilings
Park Hill, Sheffield
Urban Splash · Grade II listed regeneration
Need a bespoke adhesive solution?
Our R&D team at Luma develops custom formulations from brief to scale-up — working with you at every stage. QC testing, new product development, third-party adhesive testing and academic collaboration.