Huntsman Araldite 2054-05 Structural Adhesive 50 mL Low Shelf Life

Description

Araldite 2054-05 is a two-part toughened methacrylate structural adhesive in a 50 mL cartridge for bonding metals, composites, and plastics. This low shelf life listing fits repair, trial, and clearance use where the buyer can confirm date code, storage condition, and near-term consumption before the cartridge is used.

Araldite 2054-05 Benefits

• Five-minute open time supports fast assembly when parts are staged and ready to join.
• High elongation helps the cured bond tolerate vibration, movement, and mixed-material stress.
• Weathering and aging resistance fit transportation, exterior, and specialty vehicle bonding needs.
• 50 mL cartridge size is practical for small repairs, trials, and controlled bench work.
• 1:1 mix ratio works with matched handheld dispensers and the correct static mixer.

Use this cartridge when the job calls for a small amount of fast structural acrylic adhesive and the low shelf life status is acceptable. For safety-critical or warranty-sensitive assemblies, use current-dated material or validate this cartridge under the same process conditions before release.

Where Araldite 2054-05 Fits

• Small metal-to-composite structural bonding jobs.
• Specialty vehicle panels, brackets, and repair parts.
• Plastic, composite, and metal bonding trials.
• Maintenance repairs where a 50 mL cartridge limits waste.
• Clearance purchases for teams that can test cure before use.

Surface Preparation And Use

Remove oil, dust, release agents, oxidation, and loose coating from each bonding surface. Abrade metals and composites when the process allows, then clean again with a compatible solvent and let the surfaces dry. Dispense through the correct 1:1 static mixer and discard the first small amount until the mixed adhesive is uniform.

Because this is a low shelf life or expired listing, inspect the cartridge before use. Watch for separated components, blocked outlets, poor mix, weak green strength, or delayed cure. Confirm bond quality on a small coupon before using the adhesive on finished assemblies.

Technical Details And Documentation

Araldite 2054-05 technical data describes a toughened methacrylate adhesive with five-minute open time, greater than 30 percent elongation at break, and resistance to temperatures up to 212 degrees F, with brief e-coat post-cure exposure up to 392 degrees F. Review current manufacturer resources from Huntsman before production use.

Ordering Help

For current structural acrylic and methacrylate adhesives, browse Chemical Concepts structural adhesives. For help checking cartridge age, matching mixers, or selecting a current-dated replacement, call (800) 220-1966 or email [email protected].