# 2.2.1 Substrates

> From: LOCTITE®X Digital Manual for Bonding (https://www.loctitex.com/en/manuals/bonding/2.2.1-substrates/)

#### 2.2.1 Substrates

Many substrates are used in the manufacturing industry. The following sections present some characteristics of the most common substrates.

_Figure 17 A variety of substrates that may be used in joining applications_

![Figure 17 A variety of substrates that may be used in joining applications](/en/manuals/bonding/assets/img/substrates-bonding-plastic-metal-adhesive-variety.jpg)

![2.2.1 Substrates](/en/manuals/bonding/assets/img/loctitex-wallpaper-1.jpg)

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![Test the Bondability of different substrates](/en/manuals/bonding/assets/img/bond-adhesive-substrate-loctitex-elearning-bonding.png)