Product Introduction
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Plastic Adhesive 8010 is a two-part acrylic adhesive specially formulated to bond many low surface energy (LSE) plastics, including many grades of polypropylene, polyethylene, and thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). This adhesive has a medium viscosity for controlled dispensing and spreads easily, creating structural bonds without the need for special surface treatments like chemical etching, plasma, flame, corona treatment, or priming. It offers a mix ratio of 10:1 and provides 8 minutes of working time, reaching handling strength in approximately 1 hour and fully curing in 24 hours at 73 °F (23 °C). 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Plastic Adhesive 8010 is available in a Duo-Pak (DP); when using this adhesive, or other Duo-Pak options, rely on 3M Applicators for convenient and accurate metering, mixing, and dispensing.
Creates a Strong Bond on Low Surface Energy Plastics
Structural bonds can be achieved without special surface treatments such as chemical etching, plasma, flame, or corona treatment or priming. Simply wipe the surfaces with isopropanol to remove mold release agents, dust, dirt, etc. 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Plastic Adhesive DP8010 Blue also bonds metals, ceramics, wood, and most other plastics. It is slightly flexible when cured. We also formulate this adhesive with 8 mil spacer beads for bond line spacing.
Recommended Applications
- Joining plastics to metals, such as in the manufacture or repair of appliances
- Bonding low surface energy plastics without priming
- Impact-resistant composite bonding
- Manufacture or repair of various sporting goods equipment
- Low surface energy plastics such as polypropylene, polyethylene, and thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs)
Our 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Acrylic Adhesive DP8010 starts with medium viscosity for controlled dispensing and spreads to sufficiently wet out the surface. The mix ratio is 10:1 and provides a 10 minute work life. The adhesive reaches handling strength in approximately 1 hour and is fully cured in 8-24 hours (at 72 °F / 22 °C).
Easy Adhesion with Acrylic
Acrylic adhesives are two-part adhesives that provide excellent bond strength and durability. Often referred to as epoxy adhesives or epoxy glue, acrylics actually belong to a separate chemical family with their own unique characteristics. This very unique adhesive bonds LSE plastics without priming or other surface treatments.
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Plastic Adhesive 8010 Features
- Joins a variety of low surface energy plastics, including many grades of polypropylene, polyethylene, and TPOs without special surface preparation
- Creates long-lasting bonds across the electronics, transportation, and construction industries
- Extremely strong: can replace mechanical fasteners, screws, rivets, and spot welds in many applications
- Made to function with little to no surface preparation, reducing prep time
- Offers up to 10 minutes for project readjustment
- Fully cured in 48 hours at 73 °F (23 °C)
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Plastic Adhesive 8010 Applications
- Bonding low surface energy plastics such as polypropylene, polyethylene, and thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs)
- Joining plastics to metals in appliance manufacturing and repair
- Composite bonding for impact resistance
- Manufacturing and repair of sporting goods equipment
- Applications across electronics, transportation, and construction industries
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| Adhesive Type | Acrylic |
| Application | Encapsulating, Sealing, Potting |
| Brands | Scotch-Weld™ |
| Container Size (Imperial) | 1 gal, 1.52 gal, 5 fl oz, 16.57 fl oz |
| Container Size (Metric) | 3.78 L, 18.93 L, 45 mL, 490 mL |
| Design Challenges | Noise Vibration & Harshness Control NVH |
| Full Cure Time | 8 hr – 24 hr |
| Hardness | 55 – 60 Shore D |
| Industries | Signage, Metalworking, Specialty Vehicle, Woodworking, Transportation, Construction, Consumer Goods, Electronics, General Industrial, Military & Government, Medical, MRO |
| Open Time | 10 min, 10 min @ 72 °F (22 °C) |
| Performance Level | Best |
| Physical Form | Flowable Liquid |
| Product Form | Pail, Cartridge |
| Set Time | 60 min |
| Shear Strength | 2700 psi |
| Smallest Saleable Unit | Drum, Each |
| Specific Gravity | 1.01, 1.06, 0.95 – 1.05 |
| Storage Temperature (Celsius) | 4 °C |
| Storage Temperature (Fahrenheit) | <=40 Degree Fahrenheit |
| Surface Type | Painted, Unpainted, Powder Coated, Smooth |
| Units per Case | 1.0, 6.0, 12.0 |
| Volume (Imperial) | 1 gal, 1.58 gal, 5 fl oz, 17.24 fl oz |
| Volume (Metric) | 3.8 L, 19 L, 20 L, 45 mL, 490 mL |
| Work Life | 8 min |
