HMC Electronics 04001 User Manual

Royal Adhesives and Sealants, LLC
600 Cortlandt Street
Belleville, NJ 07109 USA
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HARDMAN® Extra-Fast Setting Epoxy

DOUBLE/BUBBLE® Red Package #04001

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

HARDMAN Fast-Setting Epoxy is an extra fast setting, two–
component, room temperature curing epoxy adhesive. The
system will cure at as low as –18 °C (0 °F). It has a convenient
mix ratio, excellent cohesive strength and bonds to most
substrates including metal, wood, concrete, ceramics and
many plastics. It is recommended for fast patching, fixturing
and other repairs requiring quick handling strength.

HARDMAN Fast-Setting Epoxy is an excellent, general-purpose
adhesive. It is recommended for the following substrates:

Metal Plastic Other

Carbon Steel Epoxy Stone

Stainless Steel Wood

Aluminum Glass

China
Leather

TYPICAL USES

HARDMAN Fast-Setting Epoxy can be used to repair tools,
auto parts, electrical and electronic components, furniture and
other applications that require a fast-setting adhesive.

PACKAGING

The DOUBLE/BUBBLE package is a handy, dual-pouch, one­shot, job-size packaging concept. It reduces the waste
typically associated with the use of larger quantities of two­component adhesives. This unique packaging ensures that
DOUBLE/BUBBLE adhesives are always factory fresh and
accurately portioned for optimum adhesive performance.

HARDMAN Fast-Setting Epoxy is also available in poly bottles,
1-gallon cans, 5-gallon pails and 55- gallon drums.

HOW TO USE

Surface must be clean and dry before application. Remove all
chemicals, dirt, wax and oil.

FOLD SNIP SQUEEZE MIX/APPLY

Fold the DOUBLE/BUBBLE package along the center seal, snip
the end, squeeze out the contents, mix thoroughly and apply.

TYPICAL WORKING PROPERTIES

Part A Part B Mixed
Color Amber Amber Amber
Viscosity @ 25 °C,cps 55,000 10,000 40,000
Weight per Gallon, lbs. 10 9.4 9.7
Specific Gravity @ 25 °C 1.2 1.13 1.16
Flash Point, PMCC, °C 157 132 – – –
Work Time, minutes – – – – – – 3
Handling Strength, minutes – – – – – – 15 - 30
Shelf Life, months 24 24 – – –

TYPICAL CURED PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
(Tested at 25 °C unless otherwise indicated)

Test Results
Hardness, Shore D 80
Maximum Service Temp. 82 °C (180 °F)

The Lap Shear and T-Peel strength of acid-etched aluminum
to aluminum is shown below:

Lap Shear Strength (various cure schedules)
Cure Schedule @ 25 °C 15 min. 30 min. 60 min.
Shear Strength, psi 150 1,000 1,500

Lap Shear Strength (cure schedule 24 hrs. @ 25 °C)
Test Temperature –40 °C 25 °C 38 °C 66 °C 82 °C 93 °C 149 °C
Shear Strength, psi 1,695 3,000 2,400 1,100 655 300 245

T–Peel Strength (cure schedule 24 hrs. @ 25 °C)
Test Temperature –40 °C 25 °C 82 °C
Peel Strength, pli 1.5 1.8 2.5

STORAGE AND HANDLING

Store DOUBLE/BUBBLE adhesives at room temperature in a
dry environment. Extreme low temperatures may cause
crystallization. Extreme high temperatures may degrade the
properties.

A wide variety of cleaning solutions are available for cured and
uncured epoxies and polyurethanes

SAFETY

These materials are intended for commercial and industrial
use only, and the practices of good housekeeping, safety and
cleanliness should be followed before, during and after use.

Although the system contains low volatility materials, care
should be taken in handling. Use adequate ventilation in the
work area.
These materials may cause dermatitis in susceptible
individuals. Keep off skin and out of eyes. In case of

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accidental skin contact, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
In case of eye contact, flush eyes thoroughly with water and
consult a physician immediately.

Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet for additional information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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NOTE

The statements made herein are based on our research and the research of others, and are
believed to be accurate. No guarantee of their accuracy is made; however, and the products
discussed are sold without warranty, expressed or implied, including warranty of
merchantability and fitness for use of this material, and upon condition that purc hasers shall
take their own tests to determine the suitability of such products for their particular purpose.
The user assumes all risk of use or handling, whether or not in accor dance with any
statements of the supplier. Supplier’s liability, if any, for any action arising out of the material
being supplied shall be limited to replacement of material. Statemen ts concerning the
possible use of these products are not intended as recommendations to use these products in
infringement of any patent.

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