Pratley's Putty

Pratley Putty invented by South African, George Pratley in the 1960's. It is a strong adhesive putty.[1]

History

According to the manufacturer's official history, Pratley Adhesives:[2] "The product was developed as an insulator and also as an adhesive agent for fixing brass terminals which were located inside cast iron junction boxes".[3]

This versatile putty originally called "Pratley's Plastic Putty" was carried by the Apollo 11 Eagle landing craft to the moon for its fixative qualities.[4][5] It has also been used to halt the cracking in one of the Golden Gate Bridge's main supports.[6]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.pratleyadhesives.com.au/history.aspx
  2. ↑ http://www.pratleyadhesives.com.au/history.aspx
  3. ↑ http://www.pratleyadhesives.com.au/history.aspx
  4. ↑ http://www.pratleyadhesives.com.au/history.aspx
  5. ↑ http://www.southafrica.net/za/en/articles/entry/article-southafrica.net-george-pratley
  6. ↑ http://www.pratleyadhesives.com.au/history.aspx

External links

Official website

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