Plexus MA830 Adhesive

Description

Two-part methacrylate adhesive designed for structural bonding of metals without primers. In addition, Plexus MA830 does a superb job of bonding thermoplastic and composite assemblies with little or no surface preparation.

Key Features

•  Fast working time 4 – 6 mins
•  Primerless adhesion to many metals, most thermoplastics and composites.
•  Exceptional strength and elongation which allows for bonding of dissimilar materials
•  Excellent fatigue resistance, impact resistance and toughness
•  Excellent environmental resistance to salt spray and other environmental factors

Key Substrates

• Raw metals Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Raw Steel, etc.
• Coated metals Powdercoated or E-coated Metals
• Thermoplastics ABS/ ABS Blends, Acrylics, PBT, Polycarbonate, Rigid PVC, TPU
• Composites DCPD, FRP, Gelcoat, Phenolics, Epoxy Based Composites, RIM

Properties

• Color: Gray
• Mix Ratio: 10:1
• Shear Strength: 2,000-2,800 psi (13.8 – 19.3 MPa)
• Adhesive: 80,000-120,000 cP
• Activator: 35,000-80,000 cP
• Working Time Min: 4 minutes
• Working Time Max: 6 minutes
• Fixture Time Min: 15 minutes
• Fixture Time Max: 25 minutes
• Tensile Strength Min: 3,200 psi (22.0 MPa)
• Tensile Strength Max: 3,800 psi (26.2 MPa)
• Tensile Elongation Min: 30 %
• Tensile Elongation Max: 60 %