Royal Adhesives and Sealants, LLC
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Belleville, NJ 07109 USA
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HARDMAN® TUFF STUFF™ Urethane A-85
DOUBLE/BUBBLE® Purple-Beige Package #04024
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
TUFF STUFF Urethane A-85 is a fast setting, flexible,
elastomeric, two–component polyurethane adhesive. It
exhibits excellent peel strength and low temperature
flexibility.
Urethane A-85 is recommended for the following substrates:
Metal Plastic Other
Carbon Steel Epoxy Rubber
Aluminum Phenolic Stone
Copper/Brass Polyester Glass
Tin Urethane China
Zinc Fiberglass Leather
TYPICAL USES
Urethane A-85 is ideal for repairing construction and off-road
tires, flexible conveyor belts, printing press rollers, rubberized
fabrics, shoes, ski boots and other sports equipment. It is also
excellent for bonding refrigeration and AC equipment.
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.
Urethane A-85 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 UNCURED PROPERTIES
Part A Part B Mixed
Color Amber Black Black
Viscosity @ 25 °C,cps. 45,000 35,000 40,000
Weight per Gallon, lbs. 8.46 14.52 10.16
Specific Gravity @ 25 °C 1.01 1.74 1.22
Work time, minutes – – – – – – 5-8
Handling strength, minutes – – – – – – 45
Shelf Life, months 18 18 – – –
TYPICAL CURED PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
(Tested at 25 °C unless otherwise indicated)
Test Result
Hardness, Shore D 40
Tensile Strength, psi >2,900
Elongation, % >450
Tear Strength, pli 475
Abrasion Resistance 64
Maximum Service Temp. 66 °C (150 °F)
Lap Shear Strength (acid-etched aluminum to aluminum)
Test Temperature –40 °C 25 °C 82 °C 149 °C
Shear Strength, psi 4,310 950 390 175
T–Peel Strength (acid-etched aluminum to aluminum)
Test Temperature –40 °C 25 °C 82 °C
Peel Strength, pli 83 24 15
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.
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