Short answer: B7000 and T8000 are both universal glues for small repairs to, among other things, smartphones and tablets, but they differ in drying time and dosage. The B7000 glue transparent 50 ml dries in about 6 minutes, the T8000 glue 110 ml in about 4 minutes.
B7000 and T8000 side by side
| Feature | B7000 | T8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 50 ml | 110 ml |
| Drying time | about 6 minutes | about 4 minutes |
| Dosage | precision tip | very thin nozzle with a small pin in the cap |
| Curing | cold, no heat source | cold, no heat source |
| Water-resistant | yes | yes, after curing |
| Materials mentioned | smartphones, tablets, earthenware | glass, smartphones, tablets, jewellery |
When do you choose which?
The differences are small, so the choice mostly comes down to how you work. The B7000 has a precision tip that lets you apply the glue in controlled amounts to small parts, and with a drying time of about 6 minutes you have a bit more time to line up a part before the bond sets. The 50 ml tube is a nice size if you make the occasional repair. The product page describes the B7000 as a universal glue used among other things for repairs to smartphones and tablets, and as suitable for earthenware.
The T8000 originally comes from the smartphone repair industry and is designed for that. The tube has a very thin nozzle that lets you work very precisely along the edge of, for example, a screen, and the cap has a small pin that stops the nozzle from clogging. The drying time is about 4 minutes, so you have a bit less time to position parts. At 110 ml the tube is larger, and the glue is listed as suitable for glass and for, among other things, smartphones, tablets and jewellery.
Both are universal glues, so they're not aimed at a single material but at a wide range of repairs. That makes them handy to have around the house for a loose part, a seam or a small crack in something made of glass, plastic or earthenware. The difference in tube size, 50 ml versus 110 ml, mainly determines how long a tube lasts you and how often you reach for the glue.
What to watch out for with both
- Both glues are highly flammable; work in a well-ventilated room and keep the tube cool, dry and tightly closed.
- The glue can cause skin and eye irritation. For the T8000, working with gloves is recommended; keep both tubes out of reach of children.
- Curing happens cold for both, so you don't need a heat source.
- The B7000's packaging is in English, so there's no Dutch text on it.
Which of the two dries fastest?
The T8000, with a drying time of about 4 minutes, dries a little faster than the B7000 at about 6 minutes. It's not a big time difference, but with the B7000 you have just a bit longer to position a part properly.
Is there a smaller tube of B7000?
Yes. For the occasional job, there's also the B7000 glue 25 ml, intended for repairs to smartphone and tablet. It's the same universal glue in a smaller tube.
