PERMABOND® ES5748 is a single-part epoxy adhesive which cures to form a high strength, rigid bond. It is suitable for bonding difficult plastics such as PBT and has a rapid low temperature heat cure. It is ideal for bonding automotive components such as sensor housings, pump housings etc.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Excellent adhesive strength
- Excellent resistance to vibration
- Easy to use – no mixing required
- High shear and peel strength
- High temperature resistance
- Good resistance to chemicals
- Non-sag, thixotropic
Physical Properties of Uncured Adhesive
Chemical composition |
Epoxy Resin |
Appearance |
Orange |
Viscosity @ 25°C |
20rpm: 30,000 mPa.s (cP) 2rpm: 75,000 mPa.s (cP) |
Specific gravity |
1.3 |
Typical Curing Properties
Flow at high temperature |
Some flow |
Maximum gap fill |
0.5 mm 0.02 in |
Cure speed (oven) * |
90°C (194°F): 60 minutes 100° C (212°F): 45 minutes 120°C (250°F): 30 minutes 150°C (300°F): 10 minutes |
Cure speed (induction) |
<3 minutes |
Typical Performance of Cured Adhesive
Shear strength* (ISO4587) |
Aluminium 12-15 N/mm² (1740 – 2180 psi) Mild Steel 18-22 N/mm² (2610 – 3190 psi) Stainless Steel 20-24 N/mm² (2900 – 3480 psi) PBT >5 N/mm²** SF (>720 psi) PEEK 3-4 N/mm² (430 – 580 psi) PA6 30% Filled 4-5 N/mm² (580 – 720 psi) Carbon Fibre 15-18 N/mm² (2180 – 2610 psi) |
Hardness (ISO868) |
>70 Shore D |
Coefficient of thermal expansion |
45 x 10-6 mm/mm/°C |