Description
Araldite 2019 is a two-component, toughened epoxy adhesive built for structural bonding where the joint has to survive vibration, impact, and temperature swings. It cures to a black bond line and reaches high lap shear strength on aluminum, steel, composites, and carbon fiber reinforced plastic. It ships as the 5 gallon pail resin component for high-volume production bonding.
Where Araldite 2019 Is Used
The adhesive fits structural assemblies in transportation, marine, rail, and industrial fabrication. It bonds CFRP panels, fiberglass, aluminum, mild and stainless steel, and many engineering plastics. The toughened chemistry resists peel and impact, which suits bonded brackets, body panels, stiffeners, and load-bearing composite joints that flex and absorb shock in service rather than crack at the bond line.
How Araldite 2019 Holds Up
Mixed at 2 to 1 by volume, it gives a working time of roughly 100 to 120 minutes at room temperature, so large assemblies can be positioned and clamped before the bond sets. Cured joints handle service from minus 60 C to plus 140 C and exceed 25 MPa lap shear on aluminum. Post-curing at higher temperature raises final strength for the most demanding structural work, and the cured epoxy resists water, many solvents, and weathering once fully set.
Specifications
| Brand | Araldite (Huntsman) |
| Type | Two-part toughened epoxy paste |
| Mix ratio | 2:1 by volume |
| Color, mixed | Black |
| Pot life (100 g, 25 C) | 100 to 120 minutes |
| Lap shear (aluminum, 23 C) | Greater than 25 MPa (3625 psi) |
| Service temperature | Minus 60 C to plus 140 C |
| Packaging | 5 gallon pail, resin component |
| Shelf life | 3 years sealed, stored 2 to 40 C |
Order the 5 gallon pail resin for production lines that consume structural epoxy in volume. Browse our full range of epoxy adhesives for cartridge and bulk options across cure speeds, or see the full Araldite range from Huntsman.
Need Help?
Need help matching Araldite resin to your substrate and cure schedule? Call (800) 220-1966 or email [email protected].







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