Barge Cement Inc Adhesives

Barge Cement is a name clinicians, prosthetists, and orthotic technicians reach for when a bond has to hold under real stress. Best known for its all-purpose contact cement, the brand has long been used to repair, reline, and fabricate everything from orthopedic footwear and shoe modifications to prosthetic components and durable leather goods. If you work with materials that flex, bear weight, or get worn against skin all day, this is the adhesive category built for that demand.

Buyers usually come to Barge products with a specific question: will it hold on the surface I'm working with? Barge contact cements are formulated to bond leather, rubber, wood, cork, metal, and many plastics — the mix of substrates common in shoe repair and custom orthotic work. Because it's a contact adhesive, you apply a thin coat to both surfaces, let it flash off until tacky, then press together for an immediate, flexible bond that resists peeling and moisture. That flexibility is exactly why it's favored for footwear soles and appliance components that move with the body.

A few practical notes for first-time buyers: contact cements are solvent-based and should be used with good ventilation, and cure strength builds after the initial press, so allow full set time before heavy use. Container sizes range from small tubes for spot repairs up to quart and gallon cans for high-volume shops and fabrication labs, so match the quantity to how often you're working.

Browse the full range of formulas, sizes, and companion products in our Barge collection to find the right adhesive for your repair, fabrication, or orthotic application.