3M Scotch-Weld EPX Two-component structural adhesives and applicator guns InnovationWhat is a structural adhesive 3Ms high-strength structural adhesives are fundamentally load-bearing formulations. Bond strength is often as strong as, or stronger than the materials joined. 2 TM Even a bonded area of 10 cm (like The 3M EPX application system for 2-component structural adhe- in this picture) is sufficient to lift an sives provides quick, economic, clean, precise processing and quick average family car off the ground In set-up times. It consists of: general, these structural adhesives have enough cohesive strength and EPX manual applicators or EPX air-powered applicators creep resistance to permanently Two-component adhesives in double cartridges bond high-strength materials and Static mixing nozzles they have the potential to replace mechanical and fusion fastening in many applications. The adhesive can be applied at selected points or in a continuous bead. Dosing, mixing and application are all achieved in one action, The aircraft industry is one of the pioneers in use of structural delivering constant, defined quality. These 3M structural adhesives adhesives. Many other industries have also been taking advantage of achieve permanent high strength bonds with many materials such 3Ms advanced formulations and innovative dispensing. as metals, glass, ceramics, wood, technical plastics and rubbers etc. Specifications Product no. Description Adhesive type EPOXY formulations DP 100 For metals, glass, ceramics and other materials. High shear strength for static loads. rigid Excellent flow behaviour, therefore also well suited for potting. UL-listed. DP 105 Particularly for materials with different, high expansion factors. High strength. highly flexible Very good flow behaviour, therefore also very well suited for potting. DP 110 Especially good for bonding metal and plastic, for static and dynamic loads. thoughened DP 125 Especially good for bonding plastic and for metals, where flexibility and peel strength are required. flexible As DP 190, but with quicker time to handling strength. DP 190 Especially good for bonding plastic and some types of rubber, as well as for metals, flexible when flexibility and peel strength are required. UL-listed. DP 270 Especially good for electronics. For potting, protection and sealing. No corrosion on copper, minimal exothermal fluid reaction (heat development) and shrinkage (therefore also for bonding optical parts, e.g. lenses). UL-listed. DP 410 Outstanding stability under static and dynamic loads. High resistance to impact. thoughened Very good strength and excellent ageing characteristics. DP 460 As DP 410, but longer work life. UL-listed. thoughened DP 490 As DP 410, but with high temperature resistance (120C). thoughened Thixotropic formulation, non-sag properties enable easy application to vertical surfaces. DP 760 Especially for applications that require very high temperature resistance (230C). rigid POLYURETHANE formulations DP 609 Especially for plastics and wood. Good peel strength, viscosity and flexibility. Minimal flow. flexible DP 610 As DP609, but transparent, non-yellowing UV-resistant characteristics make it ideal for applications that require flexible long term transparency and good visual effect. Good flow behaviour. ACRYLIC formulations DP 801 Very good for plastics, elastomers and metals. Good resistance to impact. For static and dynamic loads. thoughened Short work life results in a fast development to handling strength. DP 810 As DP 801, but longer work life. Significantly less odour that most acrylic adhesives. thoughened DP 8005 New, innovative product especially for bonding Low Surface Energy plastics (like PE or PP) together thoughened or with other materials, without surface pre-treatment. DP 8010 As above, longer work life of 10 minutes. thoughened