PERMABOND® ET5429 is a thixotropic two-part adhesive with excellent resistance to impact and vibration. The controlled flow properties as well as its ease of mixing and application, enables the adhesive to be used where gap filling or vertical application is required. Permabond® ET5429 has been found to provide exceptional performance even at elevated temperatures. It is ideal for use in construction of composite assemblies.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Ideal for bonding composite materials
- Easy to apply
- High shear and peel strength
- Good impact strength
- High temperature resistance
Physical Properties of Uncured Adhesive
| ET5429 A side | ET5429 B side |
Chemical composition | Epoxy Resin | Polyamine Hardener |
Appearance | White | Black |
Mixed appearance | Charcoal black | |
Viscosity @ 25°C | 20rpm: 200,000 mPa.s (cP) 2rpm: 300,000 mPa.s (cP) | 20rpm: 60,000 mPa.s (cP) 2rpm: 150,000 mPa.s (cP) |
Specific gravity | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Typical Curing Properties
Mix ratio | 2:1 by volume 2:1 by weight |
Maximum gap fill | 5 mm 0.2 in |
Usable / pot life @23°C 10g mixed | 2-4 hours |
Handling time | 23°C: 6-10 hours |
Working strength | 23°C: 24 hours 60°C: 1 hour |
Full cure | 23°C: 72 hours 60°C: 2 hours |
Typical Performance of Cured Adhesive
Shear strength* (ISO4587) | Mild Steel: 23-28 N/mm² (3335-4060psi) Aluminium: 26-31 N/mm² (3770-4495psi) Stainless Steel: 25-30 N/mm² (3625-4350psi) Carbon Fibre: >25 N/mm² ** SF (>3625psi) FRP Glass/Polyester: >6 N/mm²** SF (>870psi) FRP Glass/Epoxy: 18-22 N/mm² (2610-3190psi) PEEK: 4-5 N/mm² (580-725psi) PA6 30% filled: 4-6 N/mm² (580-870psi) PVC: >3 N/mm² ** SF (>435psi) Polycarbonate: 3-4 N/mm² (435-580psi) |
Peel strength (aluminium) (ISO4578) |
150-230 N/25mm (33-51 PIW) |
Impact strength (ASTM D-950) | 30-40 KJ/m² |
Hardness (ISO868) | 65-75 Shore D |
Elongation at break (ISO37) | <5% |
Glass transition temperature Tg | 50-60°C (122-140°F) |
Dielectric strength | 15-25 kV/ mm |
