• Description for 3M DP460EG

    • Lower outgassing • Lower ionics • Cures in 24 hours at room temperature • Heat accelerated cure.

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    Application Type Bond, Pot
    1 Part or 2 Part 2-Part
    Material Form Liquid
    Substrate Etched Aluminum , Anodized Aluminum
    Industry Magnet, Hard Disk Drive Assembly, Spindle Motor Assembly
    Manufacturer 3M
    Cure Method 2 Part
    Cure Temperature (°C) 20 to 25
    Cure Time (min) 1,440
    Viscosity (cPs) 15,000 to 25,000
  • Technical Data for 3M DP460EG

    Overview
    • Application Type
    • 1 Part or 2 Part
      • 2-Part
    • Material Form
      • Liquid
    • Substrate
      • Aluminum - Etched Aluminum
      • Anodized Aluminum - Anodized Aluminum
    • Industry
      • Disk Drive - Hard Disk Drive Assembly
      • Magnet
      • Motors - Spindle Motor Assembly
      • Other - Bearing Cartridge Assembly, E-Block Assembly
    • Cure Method
      • 2-Part Cure - 2 Part
    Specifications
    Cure Specs
    Cure Temperature (°C) 20 to 25
    Cure Time (min) 1,440
    Viscosity (cPs) 15,000 to 25,000 Test Method
    Work / Pot Time (min) 110 Test Method
    Mix Ratio 2:1 (by volume), 2:0:0.96 (by weight)
    Bond Strength
    Peel Strength (piw) 60 (lbf/in), 59 (lbf/in), 43 (lbf/in), 39 (lbf/in), 45 (lbf/in) Test Method
    Shear Strength (psi) > 5000 (lbf/in2), > 5000 (lbf/in2), > 5500 (lbf/in2), > 5500 (lbf/in2), > 5500 (lbf/in2) Test Method
    Conductivity
    Dielectric Constant 4.70 Test Method
    Thermal Conductivity (W/m°K) 0.18 Test Method
    Other Properties
    Outgassing lower, < 1000 (µg/g), <= 5 (µg/g) Test Method
    Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) 59e-6 (in./in./ºC), 159e-6 (in./in./ºC)
    Business Information
    Shelf Life Details Store 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Epoxy Adhesive DP-460 EG at 60-80°F (15-27°C) or refrigerate for maximum shelf life.;3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Epoxy Adhesive DP-460 EG has a shelf life of 15 months in its original container.
    Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 59 to 81
    Shelf Life (mon) 15
  • Best Practices for 3M DP460EG

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    1. Curing

      This adhesive will cure in 24 hours at room temperature. Heating will accelerate the cure and can result in a higher Tg than room temperature curing yields.

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Viscosity Test Methods
Viscosity Temperature
15,000 to 25,000 cPs 23°C
Work / Pot Time Test Methods
Work / Pot Time Temperature
110 min 23°C
Peel Strength Test Methods
Peel Strength Type Cure Time Cure Temperature Substrate Test Method
60 (lbf/in) T-Peel Strength 1,440 min 23°C Anodized aluminum ASTM D1876-61T, 0.032 inch thick, etched aluminum pulled at 20 inches/minute, Cohesive failure mode
59 (lbf/in) T-Peel Strength 270 min 49°C Anodized aluminum ASTM D1876-61T, 0.032 inch thick, etched aluminum pulled at 20 inches/minute, Cohesive failure mode
43 (lbf/in) T-Peel Strength 90 min 71°C Anodized aluminum ASTM D1876-61T, 0.032 inch thick, etched aluminum pulled at 20 inches/minute, Cohesive failure mode
39 (lbf/in) T-Peel Strength 30 min 93°C Anodized aluminum ASTM D1876-61T, 0.032 inch thick, etched aluminum pulled at 20 inches/minute, Adhesive failure mode
45 (lbf/in) T-Peel Strength 10 min 121°C Anodized aluminum ASTM D1876-61T, 0.032 inch thick, etched aluminum pulled at 20 inches/minute, Adhesive failure mode.
Shear Strength Test Methods
Shear Strength Type Cure Time Cure Temperature Substrate Test Method
> 5000 (lbf/in2) Overlap shear Strength 1,440 min 23°C Etched aluminum ASTM D-1002-72, 0.060 inch thick, etched aluminum pulled at 0.10 inches/minute.
> 5000 (lbf/in2) Overlap shear Strength 270 min 49°C Etched aluminum ASTM D-1002-72, 0.060 inch thick, etched aluminum pulled at 0.10 inches/minute.
> 5500 (lbf/in2) Overlap shear Strength 90 min 71°C Etched aluminum ASTM D-1002-72, 0.060 inch thick, etched aluminum pulled at 0.10 inches/minute.
> 5500 (lbf/in2) Overlap shear Strength 30 min 93°C Etched aluminum ASTM D-1002-72, 0.060 inch thick, etched aluminum pulled at 0.10 inches/minute.
> 5500 (lbf/in2) Overlap shear Strength 10 min 121°C Etched aluminum ASTM D-1002-72, 0.060 inch thick, etched aluminum pulled at 0.10 inches/minute.
Dielectric Constant Test Methods
Dielectric Constant Temperature Test Method
4.70 23°C 1 KHZ
Thermal Conductivity Test Methods
Thermal Conductivity Temperature
0.18 W/m°K 45°C
Outgassing Test Methods
Outgassing Temperature (°C) Test Method
lower
< 1000 (µg/g) 85°C via GC/MS, 85°C for 3 hours
<= 5 (µg/g) 85°C via GC/MS, 85°C for 3 hours, Siloxane outgassing