HF small parts storage case -- Material??

[slackdaddy1]

Anyone have any idea what type of plastic the HF small parts case BODY (not lid) is made of?? The label says durable ABS construction,, but it's not ABS, I tried to glue some ABS strips to the side and while the ABS glue melted the strips just fine, it did not touch the case.

https://www.harborfreight.com/tool-...medium-portable-parts-storage-case-93928.html

Slack

 

[fsae0607]

Polyethylene, probably?

Edit: I have similar cases at my job and just looked at one. It says polypropylene on the bottom. Maybe one of these two plastics?

 

[darkzero]

It's probably polypropylene as most storage cases are made of. Polypropylene is one of those plastics that are hard to glue with most common adhesives. Usually need a specialized glue and/or surface conditioner.

Try this, has worked for me in the past on hard to glue plastics.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Loctite-Plastics-Bonding-System-2g-Super-Glue-681925/100371829

Edit: The HF description says polypropylene. The yellow bins are probably what's ABS.

 

[slackdaddy1]

Ugh,,
Did not see the polypropylene in the description,, just the ABS on the actual label,,
From my understanding there is no solvent glue that melts polypropylene??

 

[fsae0607]

Ugh,,
Did not see the polypropylene in the description,, just the ABS on the actual label,,
From my understanding there is no solvent glue that melts polypropylene??

Try that adhesive mentioned by darkzero.

 

[darkzero]

Not that I know of, that is readily available at local stores anyway. CA might seem stick at first but with any flexing it will crack right off. Might have better luck with hot glue.

That Loctite glue I linked comes with surface conditioner, apply it first, let dry, then use the glue. Can be found at any Home Depot.

 

[darkzero]

Try that adhesive mentioned by darkzero.

Small world. I'm in Northridge & born in Granada Hills.

 

[fsae0607]

Small world. I'm in Northridge & born in Granada Hills.

Wow, yep! I'm in Winnetka.

 

[darkzero]

Wow, yep! I'm in Winnetka.

 

[Bacon!]

Drill holes, use fasteners?

 

[slackdaddy1]

yup, going to rivet them on

Drill holes, use fasteners?

 

[bpjr]

Contact glue...the flammable type is best.

 

[Rickster]

I’ve been slowly switching over to those boxes for my seldom-used stuff. I’ve used 3M trim adhesive in a spray to secure the bins to the case, worked pretty good. Wish they had a better locking mechanism that I could feel good about for heavier stuff, but I get it, price point and all... I drilled a hole in the case & lid at the meaty part of the handle and use a bright color zip tie to secure the lid. The bright color is to remind me not to pop the latches and force the lid without cutting the zip tie.

 

[ARFLY]

I gave 12 of those HF boxes in my shop I need to get rid of. If anyone is near NW AR, I will make you a good deal.

 

[greg13]

I just want to kick the guy in the *** that thought sticking the label to the lid was a better idea than sticking it to the plastic wrapper.

 

[Rich M.]

I just want to kick the guy in the *** that thought sticking the label to the lid was a better idea than sticking it to the plastic wrapper.

I second that.

 

[starquestMM]

Took em a decade, but they did eventually fix the labels.

Maybe plastic weld it if the glues aren't working?

 

[MushCreek]

Use whatever glue they put those stupid labels on with! Seriously, for load-bearing, I'd mechanically fasten it.