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formulation
No. 4004 Ambiant Cure Epoxy Adhesive for Metallic Bonding
EPON Resin 828/EPIKURE Curing Agents 3125
Re-issued: July 2004
This epoxy adhesive is especially good at bonding various metal substrates at ambient temperature of 25C or more. It also provides some tolerance to trace amounts of lubricants which may remain on bond surfaces when cleaning conditions are not ideal. Ability to bond to various metal substrates Tolerance to trace/small amounts of residual surface oil At least one hour working time at 25C Good strength development in 24 hours Bonding of metals, at ambient temperatures. It will also bond well to concrete, glass and many rigid plastics.
Features
Suggested Uses
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Formula
Part A EPON Resin 828 Aluminum Powder 120 Part B EPIKURE Curing Agent 3125
Mixing Instructions
Disperse the aluminum powder into a portion (50-70%) of the EPON Resin 828 using dispersing equipment capable of mixing viscous, paste-like materials, such as a planetary type mixer. Mix until uniform consistency is attained. Add remaining EPON Resin 828 and mix until a uniform consistency is attained. This formulation is a basic starting point and can be modified with other filler types, such as talc, alumina, ground silica, wollastonite, or calcium carbonate. Modification with silane coupling agents, such as DOW CORNING Z-6040 silane improves bonds to concrete and glass. Pigment may be incorporated into either or both portion for the purpose of color coding. As with all pigments, their effect on the performance of the final, cured product should be investigated prior to production approval.
Units Resin : Curing Agent mix ratio by weight by volume Expected Working Life @ 25C (1 pint) Form/Viscosity Part A/Part B @ 25C Part A/Part B @ 40C minutes --P
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Application Instructions
All surfaces to be bonded should be free of dust, dirt, grease, or other contaminants. For optimum adhesion it is recommended to roughen bonding surfaces. This can be accomplished with abrasive media appropriate for the materials being bonded (such as medium grit emery paper, abrasive disks, grit blasting, wire brushes, etc.). Abrasion should always be followed by degreasing to remove contaminates and loose particles. Chemical etching is another method to provide a rough surface for improved adhesion. Thoroughly mix the adhesive components and apply immediately by spreading a thin film over the surface to be bonded. Maintain light pressure during cure for optimum bonding.
Cure Schedule
Room Temperature: 2-3 days @ 23C. or Elevated Temperature: Adhesive can be heat cured to shorten cure time. Maximum cure temperature should not exceed 250F. Table 1 / Adhesive Properties Aluminum 2024 T-3, Acid Etched Test Property Tensile Shear Strength Cured 24 hrs @ 23C Cured 48 hrs @ 23C Cured 24 hrs @ 23C Cured 48 hrs @ 23C ASTM D-1002 Tested at 25C 25C 121C 121C Units psi psi psi psi Value 1500 2050 550 775
Disclaimer
These are starting point formulations and are not proven for use in the users particular application but are simply meant to demonstrate the efficacy of the products and to assist in the development of the users own formulations. It is the users responsibility to fully test and qualify the formulation, along with the ingredients, methods, applications, or equipment identified herein (Information), by the users knowledgeable formulator or scientist, and to determine the appropriate use conditions and legal restrictions, prior to use of any Information.
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