Araldite 2023-30 Methacrylate Adhesive
At a glance
- High gap-filling capability
- Pot life: 30 minutes
- EN 45545-2 certified
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Araldite 2023-30 is a two-component methacrylate adhesive (MMA) specially developed for strong, flexible, and durable bonds in dynamic environments. With a 30-minute open time and an excellent gap-filling capacity of up to 30 mm, this thixotropic adhesive paste is the ideal choice for manufacturing large structures and large-scale composite assemblies.
Araldite 2023-30 complies with the stringent EN 45545-2 standard (the European railway fire safety standard) and is officially approved by Lloyd’s Register for marine applications.
Features of Araldite 2023-30 methacrylate adhesive
- High flexibility and elongation at break (100%).
- Excellent gap-filling capability up to 30 mm.
- Long open time (30 minutes).
- Complies with EN 45545-2.
- UV-resistant.
- Minimal surface preparation required.
- Non-sagging (thixotropic).
Applications
Araldite 2023-30 is suitable for bonding the following materials:
- Aluminium
- Steel
- Stainless steel
- Copper
- Brass
- CFRP (carbon fibre-reinforced polymer)
- EP-GRP (epoxy glass fibre-reinforced plastic)
- UP-GRP (unsaturated polyester glass fibre-reinforced plastic)
- SMC (sheet moulding compound)
- PMMA (acrylic)
- PVC
- ABS
Specifications
Pot life: 30 minutes (at 20 °C)
Specific gravity: approx. 1.09
Mixing ratio: 10:1
Application temperature: 10 °C-40 °C
Tensile strength: 22 MPa
Tensile modulus: 700-800 MPa
Elongation at break: approx. 100%
Colour: grey
Packaging: 480 ml
Application gun: LS480
Mixing nozzle: mixing nozzle F
Araldite 2023-30 can be applied directly using the appropriate application gun and mixing nozzle.
Product properties
The key technical properties clearly listed in one place.
- Article number
- LIJ002352
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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.
- Methyl Methacrylaatlijm
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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.
- 10 tot 30 minuten
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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.
- Overig
- Colour
- Gray
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The recommended application temperature range indicates the conditions under which the product can generally be applied and cured properly. Three temperatures matter:
- Air: the temperature in the workshop or outdoors.
- Substrate: the temperature of the surface being treated.
- Product: the temperature of the resin, adhesive or coating itself.
A cold substrate can cause condensation and affect adhesion. At higher temperatures, two-component products may react faster, reducing their working time. Check the dew point and follow the product instructions.
- 10-40 °C
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Mixing ratio indicates how much of each component is needed, for example resin (A) and hardener (B). A ratio of 100:50 by weight means 100 grams of A to 50 grams of B; by volume you might use millilitres. Weight and volume ratios are not necessarily the same because the components may have different densities. Accurate measuring is important for proper curing.
- 10:1 (by volume)
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Elongation at break indicates how much a material can stretch during a tensile test before it breaks. It is expressed as a percentage (%) of the original length. At 100% elongation, the material has doubled in length just before breaking. A high value indicates a high ability to deform, but not how much force is needed.
- Approximately 100%
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Tensile strength is the maximum tensile stress a material can withstand during a tensile test before failure. It is usually expressed in MPa (megapascals) or N/mm² (newtons per square millimetre); 1 MPa = 1 N/mm². Under comparable test conditions, a higher value means greater resistance to tension. In composites, fibre orientation also affects the result.
- 22 MPa
- Net contents
- 480 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 30 minutes (at 20 °C)