Technical Product Bulletin
HIGH TG ROOM TEMPERATURE CURE FIBER OPTIC ADHESIVE
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
AA-BOND F131 is two parts fiber-optic adhesive used for terminating ALL types of fiber-optic connectors as well as LED displays, lenses and other optical components.
AA-BOND F131 produces a typical Tg of 95 °C thus meeting specification requirements of connector’s manufacturers.
AA-BOND F131 is two part, low viscosity system can be cured at room temperature or as fast as 15 minutes at 90 °C.
GENERAL PROPERTIES
Appearance | Clear |
Cure Type | Room Temperature or Heat cure |
Benefits | Low viscosity |
Mix Ratio by weight | 100:30 / Resin:Hardener |
Operating Temperature | -60 to 120 °C |
Typical Applications | ALL types of fiber-optic connectors as well as LED displays, lenses and other optical components. |
Volume Resistivity | 1.00e+11 ohm-cm |
UNCURED PROPERTIES
Viscosity @ 25 °C | 1,800 ±200 |
Thixotropic Index | 1.0 |
Specific Gravity, mixed, g/cc | 1.21 |
CURE SCHEDULE
15 minutes | @ 90°C; 1 drop applications |
1 hour | @ 65°C |
18 hours | @ 25°C |
CURED PROPERTIES
Glass transition temperature (Tg), °C | 95 |
Hardness, Shore D | 77 |
Lap shear strength, psi | 3600 (Alum to Alum) |
GENERAL INFORMATION
For safe handling information on this product, consult the Material Safety Data Sheet, (MSDS).
HOW TO USE
- Carefully clean and dry all surfaces to be bonded.
- Apply this completely mixed adhesive to the prepared surfaces, and gently press these surfaces together. Contact pressure is adequate for strong, reliable bonds; however, maintain contact until adhesive is completely cured.
- Some separation of components is common during shipping and storage. For this reason, it is recommended that the contents of the shipping container be thoroughly mixed prior to use.
- Some ingredients in this formulation provided may crystallize when subjected to low temperature storage. A gentle warming cycle of 52°C for 30 minutes prior to mixing components may be necessary. Crystallized epoxy components do not react as well as liquid components and should be re-dissolved prior to use for best results.
AVAILABILITY
This epoxy can be supplied in various different packages.
Data Sheets: TDS | MSDS available upon request.