• Description for 3M DP608

    A black, rapid setting, two- component polyurethane adhesive. It is used as a horizontal and vertical grade adhesive for bonding sheet metal structures in lieu of welding.<br/>

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    Application Type Bond
    1 Part or 2 Part 2-Part
    Material Form Liquid
    Substrate Metal, Galvanized Steel, Steel, Aluminum, Nylon, Polycarbonate, Acrylic, PVC, ABS, Galvanized Steel, Cold Rolled Steel
    Manufacturer 3M
    Chemistry Polyurethane
    Cure Method Part A/Part B
    Cure Temperature (°C) 25 Room Temperature
    Cure Time (min) 1,440
    Viscosity (cPs) Non-sag, 270,000
    Color Black
    High Temperature Resistance (°C) 121
    Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -51
  • Technical Data for 3M DP608

    Overview
    Specifications
    Cure Specs
    Cure Temperature (°C) 25 Room Temperature Test Method
    Cure Time (min) 1,440 Test Method
    Viscosity (cPs) Non-sag, 270,000 Test Method
    Fixture or Handling Strength Time (min) 90 Test Method
    Set Time (min) Rapid
    Work / Pot Time (min) 10, 10, 8 Test Method
    Thixotropic Bubble-free controlled
    Mix Ratio 1:1 (by volume), 1:1 (by weight)
    Bond Strength
    Peel Strength (piw) 16 Test Method
    Shear Strength (psi) 2,000, 2,900, 2,800, 620, 2,800, 2,330, 260, 380, 390, 700, 550, 550, 330 Test Method
    Material Resistance
    High Temperature Resistance (°C) 121
    Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -51
    Hardness
    Shore D Hardness 60 Test Method
    Modulus (psi) 6,700 Test Method
    Business Information
    Shelf Life Details These products have a shelf life of 12 months from date of manufacture in original duo-pak containers at room temperature.;Store products at 60-80°F (15-27°C) for maximum shelf life.
    Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 140 to 176
    Shelf Life Type From date of manufacture
    Shelf Life (mon) 12
  • Best Practices for 3M DP608

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    1. Mixing

      Automatically

    2. Clean-Up

      Remove the masking tape surrounding the bonding areas prior to setting of the adhesive.

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Cure Temperature Test Methods
Cure Temperature Cure Time Test Method
25°C Room Temperature PEC, Conditions 10 g, 1/4" thick @ 77°F (25°C)
Cure Time Test Methods
Cure Time Test Method
1,440 min PEC, Conditions 10 g, 1/4" thick @ 77°F (25°C)
Fixture or Handling Strength Time Test Methods
Fixture or Handling Strength Time Fixture-Handling Strength Test Method Fixture-Handling Strength Time Temperature
90 min Approximately 24°C
Viscosity Test Methods
Viscosity Test Method Temperature
Non-sag
270,000 cPs Brookfield HBDV+CP52 25°C Room Temperature
Work / Pot Time Test Methods
Work / Pot Time Test Method Temperature
10 min 24°C
10 min PEC 25°C Room Temperature
8 min
Shear Strength Test Methods
Shear Strength Type Substrate Test Time Test Temperature Test Method
2,000 psi Lap shear strength Aluminum 604,800 sec 25°C Room Temperature ASTM D1002-72
2,900 psi Overlap Shear Aluminum -40°C ASTM D1002
2,800 psi Overlap Shear Aluminum 23°C ASTM D1002
620 psi Overlap Shear Aluminum 900 sec 82°C ASTM D1002
2,800 psi Overlap Shear Aluminum 23°C (ASTM D1002), MEK/abrade/MEK
2,330 psi Overlap Shear Cold Rolled Steel 23°C (ASTM D1002), MEK/abrade/MEK
260 psi Overlap Shear Nylon 23°C (ASTM D1002), IPA/abrade/IPA
380 psi Overlap Shear Polycarbonate 23°C (ASTM D1002), IPA/abrade/IPA
390 psi Overlap Shear Acrylic 23°C (ASTM D1002), IPA/abrade/IPA
700 psi Overlap Shear SMC 23°C (ASTM D1002), IPA/abrade/IPA
550 psi Overlap Shear PVC 23°C (ASTM D1002), MEK/abrade/MEK
550 psi Overlap Shear ABS 23°C (ASTM D1002), MEK/abrade/MEK
330 psi Overlap Shear HIPS 23°C (ASTM D1002), IPA/abrade/IPA
Peel Strength Test Methods
Peel Strength Type Substrate Test Temperature Test Method
16 piw Floating Roller Peel Aluminum 23°C ASTM D3167
Shore D Hardness Test Methods
Shore D Hardness Shore Hardness Test Method Hardness Temperature
60 ASTM D2240-91, 1 hr. @ 77°F (25°C) 25°C
Modulus Test Methods
Modulus Temperature Test Method
6,700 psi 24°C Elastic Modulus