Made-in-USA Equivalent Resins & Adhesives

AF-1424 from Mako Advanced Materials is a high-temperature film adhesive engineered as a modern, American-made offset to Cytec HT-424®. Designed for demanding aerospace, automotive, marine, and energy applications, AF-1424 meets the requirements of Federal Specification MMM-A-132 and Military Specification MIL-A-25463, Type II and III. Manufactured in Henderson, Nevada, it delivers excellent strength, durability, and toughness while using more benign, PFAS-free chemistry with reduced odor and improved OSHA standing. AF-1424 also offers longer outlife, shorter lead times, and lower minimum order quantities, making it a practical, high-performance alternative for qualified bonding applications.

AF-1000 from Mako Advanced Materials is a high-performance film adhesive engineered as a Made-in-USA offset to 3M™ AF-163-2. Designed for demanding aerospace, automotive, marine, and energy applications, AF-1000 delivers excellent strength, durability, and processing versatility, with cure cycles comparable to the original 250°F film adhesive. Manufactured in Henderson, Nevada, it supports laminate and honeycomb core bonding while maintaining broad compatibility with existing procedures. AF-1000 is PFAS-free and formulated with more benign chemistry, offering improved environmental and OSHA profiles. Customers also benefit from shorter lead times, lower minimum order quantities, and streamlined procurement for qualified programs.