Tons of Loctite adhesive used in Sagrada Familia's central towers
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- The construction of the Sagrada Familia's central towers is the most complex structural challenge in the basilica's history.
- Henkel's Loctite EA 9497 adhesive bonds stone and steel, enabling modular construction that accelerates processes by up to 10 times.
- 24 tons of adhesive were used, with about 30 kg per panel, allowing the towers to be completed in the centenary year of Gaudí's death.
- The adhesive withstands demanding conditions like salt exposure, humidity, temperature swings, and vibrations from nearby metro lines.
- The bonded structure supports loads equivalent to 100,000 people per square meter, critical for the Tower of Jesus Christ's cross.
- Sagrada Familia is now the world's tallest religious building at 172.5 meters, surpassing Ulm Minster.
- Henkel's collaboration shows how modern engineering integrates with Gaudí's 140-year-old vision, preserving his legacy.
- The project aligns with Henkel's 150th anniversary, highlighting innovation and collaboration in 'Future? Ready!'.