ITW PLEXUS MA832
Harmonization Code : 3506.91.90.99 | Prepared glues and other prepared adhesives, not elsewhere specified or included; products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of 1 kg ; Adhesives based on polymers of headings 3901 to 3913 or on rubber; Other ; Other
Main features
- 10:1 Controlled Mixing
- 12 to 14-Minute Working Window
- Glass-Bead Bondline Control
Product Description
PLEXUS® MA832 Methacrylate Adhesive is a two-part, 10:1 methacrylate structural adhesive for bonding many metals without primer and for selected thermoplastic and composite assemblies. The gray, non-sag mixed adhesive includes glass beads for bondline control and provides a typical 12 to 14 minute working time. Under the documented conditions, it develops 500 psi handling strength in approximately 65 to 70 minutes. The system supports bondline gaps from 0.25 to 13 mm and develops Shore D 71 hardness after cure.
Key features
- Primerless metal bonding: The adhesive is documented for structural bonding to many metal substrates without a separate primer.
- 12 to 14-minute working time: The system reaches 500 psi handling strength in approximately 65 to 70 minutes.
- Wide bondline range: Documented gap capability is 0.25 to 13 mm with glass beads for bondline control.
Applications / Suitable for
- Structural bonding of metal assemblies
- Selected thermoplastic assemblies
- Composite assembly bonding
TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
Technical Specifications
General Properties
Thermal Properties
Additional Information
As-supplied / before-processing properties
Typical as-supplied values unless otherwise stated. These values are not sales specifications.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color, Part A | Off-white | N/A | As supplied |
| Color, Part B | Gray or gray with glass beads | N/A | As supplied |
| Mix ratio | 10:1 | parts by volume | Part A : Part B |
| Mix ratio | 8.86:1 | parts by weight | Part A : Part B |
| Density, Part A | 0.97 | g/mL | As supplied |
| Density, Part B | 1.11 | g/mL | As supplied |
| Viscosity, Part A | 80,000 to 130,000 | cP | As supplied |
| Working time | 12 to 14 | min | Documented application condition |
After-processing / final-state properties
Typical final-state values under the stated conditions. These values are not sales specifications.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended bondline gap | 0.75 to 9.5 | mm | Documented range |
| Hardness | 70 | Shore D | Typical cured value |
| Tensile strength | 16.8 to 20.5 | MPa | ASTM D638 / ISO 527 |
| Tensile modulus | 762 to 1,031 | MPa | Typical cured value |
| Elongation | 40 to 70 | % | Typical cured value |
