Description
Devcon 5 Minute epoxy gel is a fast setting, non sag adhesive packaged in a 50 mL cartridge for quick repairs on metal, wood, concrete, and plastic. The thixotropic gel fills gaps without running on vertical surfaces, reaching a working bond in about 5 minutes and handling light loads shortly after.
Where Devcon 5 Minute Epoxy Gel Is Used
This gel suits general repair work on machinery, equipment, and fixtures where a fast, gap filling bond is needed without clamping. The non sag formula holds its shape on vertical and overhead joints, and the gel consistency bridges uneven or rough surfaces better than a thin liquid epoxy. Typical jobs include patching cracked housings, bonding brackets, sealing small gaps on metal or wood components, and holding fixtures in place while a more permanent repair is scheduled.
Surface prep makes a real difference in how well the bond holds. Clean and lightly abrade both mating surfaces to remove oil, paint, and loose material, then wipe with a compatible solvent before mixing equal parts of resin and hardener. Apply enough gel to fully wet both surfaces and clamp or hold the joint steady through the open time window so the bond sets without shifting.
How Devcon 5 Minute Epoxy Gel Holds Up in Service
Once cured, the gel delivers a tensile strength around 2,500 psi and resists gas, oil, and other common solvents. Open time runs 4 to 7 minutes and fixture time 10 to 15 minutes, giving a short working window before the joint sets. Gap fill capability spans 0.01 to 0.05 in, enough for mismatched or slightly uneven mating surfaces without excess material loss. The fast cure trades some ultimate strength and heat resistance for turnaround speed, so slower structural epoxies remain the better choice for high load or high temperature joints.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | DEV14265 |
| Brand | Devcon |
| Product type | Epoxy gel adhesive |
| Package | 50 mL cartridge |
| Open time | 4 to 7 minutes |
| Fixture time | 10 to 15 minutes |
| Tensile strength | 2,500 psi |
| Gap fill | 0.01 to 0.05 in |
Order Devcon 5 Minute epoxy gel when a job calls for a fast, non sag bond on a vertical or overhead joint. Browse related epoxy adhesives for slower setting or higher strength options. For current technical data and safety documentation, visit Devcon.
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Need help picking a fast cure epoxy for your repair? Call (800) 220-1966 or email [email protected].
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