ARALDITE® AW 106 / HARDENER HV 953 U

Features

• Metal
• Ceramics
• Wood
• Vulcanized Rubber
• Foams
• Plastics

Advantages

• Long open time
• High shear and peel strength
• Easy to apply
• Good resistance to static and dynamic loads
• Electrically insulating

Application of Adhesive
The resin/hardener mix is applied with a spatula to the pretreated and dry joint surfaces. A layer of adhesive 0.002 to 0.004-inches (0.05 to 0.10-mm) thick will normally impart the greatest lap shear strength to a joint. The joint components should be assembled and clamped as soon as the adhesive has been applied. Even contact throughout suffices to ensure proper cure.
Standard Test Specimens
Unless otherwise stated, the figures given below were all determined by testing standard specimens made up by lap-jointing 4-inch x 1-inch x 0.06-inch (10-cm x 2.5-cm x 1.5-mm) strips of aluminum. The joint area was 0.5 x 1 inch (12.5 mm x 2.5 cm) in each case.

ARALDITE AW 106 Resin/Hardener HV 953U epoxy adhesive components should be stored in a dry place, in the sealed original container, at temperatures between +2°C and +40°C (+36°F and 104°F). Under these storage conditions, the shelf life is 3 years. The product should not be exposed to direct sunlight. If stored below 60°F, the adhesive should be brought to 60°F – 77°F and conditioned at this temperature for some time prior to use.