Technical Product Bulletin
Metal-Bond 24 Epoxy Adhesive Strongest Bonding Agent 24 hour Adhesion
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Metal-Bond is a two-part, heat-resistant, low-exotherm epoxy adhesive formulation. It is a 100% solid epoxy adhesive, with superior chemical resistance and shear strength.
Metal-Bond contains a thixotropic agent which impedes thinning out of the material during heat cure when properly mixed and cured.
GENERAL PROPERTIES
| Appearance | Amber |
| Cure Type | Room temperature or Heat Cure |
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| Mix Ratio by weight | 100:100 Resin to Hardener |
| Substrates | Metals, glass, ceramics, wood, and many plastics |
| Operating Temperature, °C | -60 to 163 |
| Typical Applications | Staking components, bonding, laminating, and repair applications |
UNCURED PROPERTIES
| Specific Gravity, mixed, g/cc | 1.07 |
| Reactive solids contents, % | 100 |
| Pot Life | 60 minutes |
CURE SCHEDULE
| 4 to 6 hours | 65°C (149°F) |
| 24 hours | 25°C (77°F) |
MISC PROPERTIES
| Shelf Life | 2 years in closed packaging |
| Glass Transition Temp, Tg, °C | 93 |
| Hardness, Shore D | 78 |
| Lap shear, psi | 2900 (Alum to Alum) |
GENERAL INFORMATION
For safe handling information on this product, consult the Safety Data Sheet, (SDS).
HOW TO USE
- Carefully clean and dry all surfaces to be bonded.
- Apply Metal-Bond 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.
