Henkel Structural Bonding Solutions User Manual
Structural Bonding
Solutions
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Since the original development of a unique anaerobic
technology, Loctite®products have become vital components
in many of the machines and products that are at the core of
everyday life. Loctite
®
products are used in markets as diverse
as electronics, automotive, aerospace, biomedical and many
manufacturing industries.
With the addition of Loctite
®
Hysol®Epoxies to its product
family, Henkel offers a broad range of unique adhesives
which together with the company's commitment to quality
and service, makes Henkel the single source for a diverse
technology portfolio of industry-leading adhesives.
The Loctite
®
Hysol®range comprises one and two component
epoxies that offer improved clarity, less odour, better flow,
higher strength and greater durability than competitive
products. They are approved and specified by engineers and
designers worldwide for a wide range of bonding applications,
from aerospace to the electronics industry, from maintenance
to original equipment manufacturers. Close attention to
environmental issues means they can be shipped and used in
markets worldwide without compromising performance.
The strength of the Loctite
®
Hysol®product range is in its
ability to bond the broadest possible variety of substrates
including metals, glass, ceramic, wood and most plastics.
They cure rapidly at room or elevated temperatures and are
ideal for automated production processes to replace welding
and riveting with a corrosion free, reduced stress joint.
Henkel offers much more than outstanding products, it
provides solutions to many of industry’s biggest challenges.
Whether it is by reducing assembly costs, providing design and
application assistance or increasing the reliability of a process,
Henkel is dedicated to earning and keeping the trust of its
customers.
The Loctite®brand, part of the Henkel portfolio since
1997, is renowned for the excellence of its adhesives and
sealants. For more than fifty years it has been providing
solutions across the whole spectrum of adhesive technologies
and manufacturing processes.
With products and expertise in almost every segment of industry,
Henkel engineers and chemists know the importance of understanding both
the full scope of manufacturing processes as well as the complex challenges of very
specific needs. These needs are met with a deep chemical knowledge that enables Henkel to respond with
the most innovative solutions.
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Complete Product List
including ordering information
Convenient Packaging
Detailed information about pack sizes
Loctite®Dispensing Equipment
Select the compatible dispensing solution
Making the Right Choice
This comprehensive guide is designed to make it easy for you to select the right Loctite®Hysol®Epoxy adhesive
for a variety of applications. Simply select suitable adhesives for bonding particular substrates and compare the
characteristics of different products using the technical data. Choose the compatible dispensing equipment for
your pack size and see the product list for ordering information.
Application Selector Guide
to meet your individual requirements
Loctite®Hysol
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High temperature epoxies
Loctite®Hysol
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Toughened epoxies
Loctite®Hysol
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Five-minute epoxies
Loctite®Hysol
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General purpose epoxies
Loctite®Hysol
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Metal-filled epoxies
Substrate Selector Guide
for an initial product recommendation
3421 A&B
3423 A&B
9481 A&B
9483 A&B
9484 A&B
9489 A&B
3430 A&B
9455 A&B
3422 A&B
9450 A&B
3450 A&B
3455 A&B
3463 A&B
3425 A&B
9466 A&B
9461 A&B
9464 A&B
9514
9496 A&B
9497 A&B
9492 A&B
9535
9509
9502
9514
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Steel
Stainless steel
Zinc dichromate steel
Hot dipped galvanised steel
Aluminium
Copper
Brass
Thermoplastics
Thermoset plastics
GRP / SMC composites
Rubbers
Glass
Ceramic
Masonry
Wood
Loctite®Hysol
®
Five-minute
epoxies
Toughened
epoxies
High temperature
epoxies
Substrate Selector Guide
Loctite®Hysol®Epoxy adhesives bond a wide range of substrates.
Please refer to the chart below to select the best adhesive for your application. Each adhesive is colour coded to its product group.
Refer to the following pages for product description and typical properties of the recommended adhesive.
General purpose
epoxies
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Highly recommended
Recommended
• Thermoplastics:
ABS, Acrylic, PA, PC, PVC, SAN
• Thermoset plastics:
DAP, Epoxy, Phenolic, Polyester
• Rubbers:
Butyl, EPDM, Natural, Neoprene,
Nitrile, SBR
Henkel recommends that the selected product for your specific application is evaluated to determine suitability. If you require additional
information or advice, Henkel has technical personnel trained to provide on site design and engineering support, application testing, validation
and integration of dispensing and cure systems.
The Loctite
®
Hysol®range is part of an extensive range of high-performance adhesives and sealants designed for industrial use. This includes
anaerobic, cyanoacrylate, light curing and specialised silicone adhesives. For more information on the complete range of Loctite
®
products
please contact Henkel or visit the web site at www.loctite.com.
for an initial product recommendation
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Your application?
General
purpose
epoxies
Five-minute
epoxies
Toughened
epoxies
High
temperature
epoxies
Metal-filled
epoxies
Application Selector Guide
to meet your individual requirements
Loctite®Hysol®Epoxy adhesives for a variety of applications
General purpose epoxies are suitable for a wide range of general and flexible bonding applications. Five-minute epoxies are fast curing
and ideal for multi-purpose use or metal repair where a rapid cure is required. Toughened epoxies offer exceptional strength and impact
resistance, while High temperature epoxies are designed for use up to 180 °C. For the repair of worn or damaged parts, Metal-filled
epoxies provide the perfect solution. The range also includes ultra clear products for bonding transparent substrates, adhesives with an
extended working life for large areas as well as paste adhesives for gap filling and vertical applications.
• Multi purpose
adhesives for
general bonding
applications?
• Ultra clear
adhesives for
transparent
bond lines?
• Flexible
adhesives for
low stress
bonding of
plastics and
dissimilar
substrates?
• Rapid cure for a
fast fixture time?
• Ultra clear
adhesives for
fast transparent
bonding?
• Emergency repair
of metal parts
like pipes and
tanks?
• Highest shear
and peel
strength?
• Excellent impact
resistance?
• Adhesives for
bonding high
performance
composites like
GRP and CFRP?
• Resistance to
high operating
temperatures?
• One component
heat curing?
• High thermal
conductivity?
• Rebuild and
restore worn and
damaged metal
parts?
• Repair metal
pipes and
castings?
• Form moulds,
tools, fixtures
and models?
• Reduce sliding
wear on moving
parts?
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Solution
Description 2K-Epoxy 2K-Epoxy
Mix ratio by volume (A:B) 1:1 1:1
Mix ratio by weight (A:B) 100 : 90 100 : 70
Working life 180min. 70 min.
Fixture time 240 min. 180 min.
Colour Clear amber Grey
Viscosity 40 Pa.s 300Pa.s
Shear strength (GBMS) 23 N/mm
2
17 N/mm
2
Peel strength (GBMS) 2.5 N/mm 2.7 N/mm
Operating temperature -55°C to 120°C -55°C to 120°C
Pack sizes 50 ml dual cartridge 50 ml dual cartridge
200 ml dual cartridge 200 ml dual cartridge
400 ml dual cartridge 400 ml dual cartridge
1 kg tubs 1 kg tubs
20 kg pails 20 kg pails
3421 A&B 3423 A&B
Your application
General bonding
Medium viscosity Non-sag paste
Loctite
®
Hysol®3421 A&B
• Medium viscosity
• Extended working life
• Excellent humidity resistance
Loctite
®
Hysol®3421 A&B is a
general purpose, 2K-Epoxy
adhesive for bonding large
surfaces which require a long
open time. Ideal for bonding
metals, plastics and most other
surfaces which will be subjected
to high humidity environments.
Loctite®Hysol®3423 A&B
• Non-sag paste
• Medium working life
• Excellent chemical resistance
Loctite
®
Hysol®3423 A&B is a
general purpose, 2K-Epoxy
adhesive, suitable for gap filling
and vertical applications. Ideal
for bonding metal components.
Loctite® Hysol
®
General purpose epoxies
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2K-Epoxy 2K-Epoxy 2K-Epoxy 2K-Epoxy
2.7:1 (2:1 cartridges) 2:1 1:1 1:1
100 : 33 100:46 100:85 100:85
60 min. 30 min. 40 min. 100 min.
300 min. 210 min. 180 min. 300 min.
Clear Ultra clear Grey Grey
50 Pa.s 9.0 Pa.s 70 Pa.s 45 Pa.s
19 N/mm
2
23 N/mm
2
25 N/mm
2
10 N/mm
2
1.0 N/mm 1.5 N/mm 1.3 N/mm 2.0 N/mm
-55°C to 120 °C - 55 °C to 150 °C -55°C to 120°C -55 °C to 120°C
50 ml dual cartridge 50 ml dual cartridge 50 ml dual cartridge 50 ml dual cartridge
400 ml dual cartridge 400 ml dual cartridge 400 ml dual cartridge 400 ml dual cartridge
1 kg tubs 1 kg tubs 1 kg tubs 1 kg tubs
20 kg pails 20 kg pails 20 kg pails 20 kg pails
9483 A&B9481 A&B 9484 A&B 9489 A&B
Flexible bondingClear bonding
Light paste Flowable
Medium
working life
Extended
working life
Loctite
®
Hysol®9481 A&B
• Light paste
• Long working life
• Multi purpose
Loctite
®
Hysol®9481 A&B is a
general purpose, 2K-Epoxy
adhesive, suitable for a wide
variety of substrates including
metals, ceramic, glass and most
plastics. Ideal for bonding fibre
optics and printed circuit boards.
Loctite®Hysol®9483 A&B
• Flowable
• Ultra clear
• Low moisture absorption
Loctite
®
Hysol®9483 A&B is a
general purpose, 2K-Epoxy
adhesive, suitable for bonding
and potting where optical clarity
and high strength are required.
Ideal for bonding decorative
panels and displays.
Loctite®Hysol®9484 A&B
• Medium working life
• Flexible (elongation: ~ 20 %)
• High impact resistance
Loctite
®
Hysol®9484 A&B is a
general purpose, 2K-Epoxy
adhesive, suitable for low stress
and high impact resistant bonding.
Ideal for bonding dissimilar
substrates like GRP, SMC and
composite elements.
Loctite®Hysol®9489 A&B
• Extended working life
• Flexible (elongation: ~ 60 %)
• High impact resistance
Loctite
®
Hysol®9489 A&B is a
general purpose, 2K-Epoxy
adhesive, suitable for low stress
and high impact resistant bonding
of large surfaces. Ideal for bonding
dissimilar substrates like GRP, SMC
and composite elements.
Flowable
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Toughened Flowable Medium viscosity
3422 A&B9455 A&B3430 A&B
Multi purpose
Loctite®Hysol®3430 A&B
• Medium viscosity
• Ultra clear
• Toughened
• Water resistant
Loctite
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Hysol®3430 A&B is a
five-minute, 2K-Epoxy adhesive,
suitable for applications
requiring an optically clear bond
line. Ideal for bonding glass,
decorative panels and displays
and general DIY applications.
Loctite®Hysol®9455 A&B
• Flowable
• Ultra clear
• Flexible (elongation: ~ 80 %)
• UV resistant
Loctite
®
Hysol®9455 A&B is a
five-minute, 2K-Epoxy adhesive,
which forms a clear bondline
with good flexibility and peel
resistance. Ideal for bonding and
potting of optical components
like sensors and lenses.
Loctite®Hysol®3422 A&B
• Medium viscosity
• Fast curing
• High strength
• Water resistant
Loctite
®
Hysol®3422 A&B is a
five-minute, 2K-Epoxy adhesive,
suitable for a wide variety of
substrates including metals,
ceramic, glass and most plastics.
Loctite® Hysol
®
Five-minute epoxies
Description 2K-Epoxy 2K-Epoxy 2K-Epoxy
Mix ratio by volume (A:B) 1:1 1:1 1:1
Mix ratio by weight (A:B) 100 : 100 100 : 105 100 : 100
Working life 4 min. 3 min. 3 min.
Fixture time 12 min. 15 min. 7 min.
Colour Ultra clear Ultra clear Pale yellow
Viscosity 25 Pa.s 3.2 Pa.s 50 Pa.s
Shear strength (GBMS) 22 N/mm
2
14 N/mm
2
18 N/mm
2
Peel strength (GBMS) 1.5 N/mm 1.8 N/mm 1 N/mm
Operating temperature - 55 °C to 100 °C - 55 °C to 100 °C -55°C to 100°C
Pack sizes 24 ml twin syringe 50 ml dual cartridge 50 ml dual cartridge
50 ml dual cartridge 200 ml dual cartridge 200 ml dual cartridge
200 ml dual cartridge 1 kg jerry cans
400 ml dual cartridge 20kg pails
20 kg pails
Solution
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