Araldite 2013-2 Epoxy Paste Adhesive
At a glance
- Metal coloured epoxy adhesive
- For metal, plastic and wood
- In handy double syringe
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Araldite 2013-2 epoxy adhesive is a metal-coloured, paste-like adhesive. This two-component adhesive cures at room temperature and offers high strength and excellent toughness. The thixotropic epoxy adhesive also provides excellent chemical and water resistance. Although it is primarily designed as a metal adhesive, it is also suitable for bonding materials such as ceramics, glass, rubber and rigid plastics. Its thixotropic consistency also makes it suitable for vertical applications.
Features of Araldite 2013-2 epoxy adhesive
- Metal-coloured epoxy adhesive.
- Heat-resistant up to 80 °C.
- Impact-resistant with low shrinkage.
- Suitable for vertical applications.
- Excellent chemical resistance.
- Good resistance to heat and water.
Applications
Araldite 2013-2 is suitable for the following materials and applications:
- Vertical surfaces.
- Ferrous metals, aluminium, copper, zinc and galvanised metals.
- Glass fibre-reinforced plastics and cured epoxy resins.
- Fibre-reinforced polyester.
- Thermoset composites.
- Polystyrene foam.
- Polyurethane foam.
- Various rubber types.
- Wood.
Specifications
Colour: grey / metal-coloured
Mixing ratio: 1:1
Density: 1.2 g/cm3
Shear strength: 18 N/mm2
Peel strength: 4 N/mm
Viscosity: thixotropic
Working time: approx. 2 hours (23 °C)
Curing time: approx. 6 hours (23 °C)
Gap-filling capacity: up to 4 mm
Temperature resistance: -40 °C to +80 °C
Time to reach initial strength: 4 hours to achieve 1 N/mm2 on aluminium at 23 °C
Packaging: 50 ml dual cartridge (application gun and mixing nozzles required)
Application gun: LS50-1 (50 ml)
Mixing nozzle: nozzle C (50 ml)
Araldite 2013-2 is quick and easy to apply using the appropriate application gun and mixing nozzles.
Product properties
The key technical properties clearly listed in one place.
- Article number
- LIJ000194
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Adhesive type describes the family of adhesive or sealant, such as epoxy adhesive, (methyl)methacrylate adhesive, polyurethane adhesive or polymer sealant. Its chemistry affects processing, curing, flexibility and adhesion. Products of the same type may still differ, so check the suitable substrates and application instructions.
- Epoxylijm
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Gap-filling capability describes how wide a gap or joint an adhesive or sealant can bridge, usually in millimetres (mm). The stated maximum is not necessarily the recommended adhesive layer thickness: a narrower joint may be needed to achieve good bond strength.
- Up to 4 mm
- Colour
- Gray
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Open time is the period during which an applied adhesive, sealant or mortar can still be assembled, positioned or adjusted. It is usually given in minutes under specified conditions, often around 20 or 23 °C. Open time generally starts at application and may differ from the working time after mixing.
- meer dan 60 minuten
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This property lists the substrates on which an adhesive, resin or coating can achieve strong adhesion according to the product information. The result also depends on surface preparation.
- Cleaning and degreasing: removes dirt, oil and other substances that interfere with bonding.
- Sanding or roughening: can improve adhesion when suitable for the substrate.
- Primer: required or recommended for some surfaces.
Materials such as PE, PP and PTFE are difficult to bond with many conventional adhesives and may need a specialist adhesive or pretreatment. If in doubt, test adhesion on a small area.
- Koper, Aluminium, Verzinkt staal, Glas/Epoxy (GRE), Koolstof/Epoxy (CFRP), Polystyreenschuim (EPS/XPS), Polyurethaanschuim (PUR/PIR), Rubber, Hout, SMC, Messing
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Initial strength is the strength an adhesive joint develops shortly after the parts are joined. For some adhesives, the specification gives the time needed to reach a certain strength, for example 20 minutes to reach 1 N/mm² on aluminium at 23 °C. N/mm² (newtons per square millimetre) measures stress and is equivalent to MPa. The joint may not have reached its final strength at that point.
- 4 hours (for 1 N/mm² on aluminium at 23 °C)
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Peel strength describes the force required to progressively separate an adhesive joint or tape by peeling the bonded parts apart. It is often expressed in N/mm: newtons per millimetre of bonded width. A higher value indicates greater resistance to peeling under the test conditions. Peel angle, substrate and test method affect the result. N/mm is not the same as N/mm².
- 4 N/mm
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Shear strength indicates how much stress a bonded joint can withstand when forces try to slide the joined parts parallel to the bond line. It is usually expressed in MPa (megapascals) or N/mm² (newtons per square millimetre): 1 MPa = 1 N/mm². A value of 20 MPa therefore represents a test stress of 20 N/mm². Substrate, overlap, adhesive thickness and test conditions affect the measured strength.
- 18 MPa
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Density describes the mass of a material per unit volume. Values may be given in g/cm³, kg/L or kg/m³; 1 g/cm³ equals 1 kg/L. For example, one litre of a liquid with a density of 1.2 kg/L weighs approximately 1.2 kg. Density helps convert between weight and volume, but it can vary with temperature.
- 1.2 kg/L
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Curing time is the period a product needs to reach a specified stage of cure. It is usually given in hours or days, often at a reference temperature such as 20 °C. A product may be tack-free or safe to handle before reaching its full mechanical and chemical resistance. Film thickness and mixed quantity may also affect the time.
- Approximately 6 hours (at 23 °C)
- Net contents
- 50 ml
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Working time is the period during which a product remains workable after mixing or activation, usually given in minutes at a specified temperature, often 20 °C. With reactive resins, the chemical reaction also continues in the mixing container, and larger quantities or higher temperatures can shorten this time. Working time is different from gel time and full curing time.
- Approximately 120 minutes (at 23 °C)
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Viscosity measures how easily a liquid flows, or how thick it is. Dynamic viscosity is usually expressed in mPa·s (millipascal-seconds), sometimes in cP (centipoise); 1 mPa·s = 1 cP. A lower value usually means a more free-flowing liquid, while a higher value indicates a thicker product. Temperature and test method strongly affect the value. Note that mPa·s is different from MPa, which is used to express mechanical strength.
- Thixotropic
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Heat resistance describes the temperature a material can withstand after correct processing and curing, usually expressed in degrees Celsius (°C). Continuous exposure is different from a brief temperature peak, and mechanical loading may also affect the limit. Heat resistance is not the same as the temperature at which the product can be applied.
- -40 to 80 °C
Safety information
Read the warnings and use appropriate protective equipment before handling the product.