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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/>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
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Application Type
- Adhesive - Bond
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 2-Part
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Material Form
- Liquid
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Substrate
- Metal
- Steel - Cold Rolled Steel
- Aluminum
- Galvanized - Galvanized Steel
- Nylon
- Polycarbonate
- Acrylic (PMMA) - Acrylic
- Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) - PVC
- ABS
- Galvanized Steel
- Other - SMC, HIPS
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Industry
- Industrial - Sheets
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Chemistry
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Cure Method
- 2-Part Cure - Part A/Part B
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Color
- Black
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 -
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Best Practices for 3M DP608
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Mixing
Automatically
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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 |
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25°C Room Temperature | PEC, Conditions 10 g, 1/4" thick @ 77°F (25°C) |
Cure Time Test Methods
Cure Time | Test Method |
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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 |
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90 min | Approximately | 24°C |
Viscosity Test Methods
Viscosity | Test Method | Temperature |
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Non-sag | ||
270,000 cPs | Brookfield HBDV+CP52 | 25°C Room Temperature |
Work / Pot Time Test Methods
Work / Pot Time | Test Method | Temperature |
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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 |
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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 |
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16 piw | Floating Roller Peel | Aluminum | 23°C | ASTM D3167 |
Shore D Hardness Test Methods
Shore D Hardness | Shore Hardness Test Method | Hardness Temperature |
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60 | ASTM D2240-91, 1 hr. @ 77°F (25°C) | 25°C |
Modulus Test Methods
Modulus | Temperature | Test Method |
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6,700 psi | 24°C | Elastic Modulus |