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Description for Henkel Loctite AA F246
It straw yellow to brown liquid, one component, toughened and high strength acrylic adhesive system for structural bonding.<br/>Brand Loctite, Bondmaster Chemical Resistance Excellent, Chemical Resistance: Fluid Resistance: Water/glycol 50/50, Acetone, Chemical Resistance: Fluid Resistance: Water resistance, ATF, Chemical Resistance: Fluid Resistance: Salt water solution, 7.5% , Chemical Resistance: Fluid Resistance: Water Resistance, Chemical Resistance: Fluid Resistance: Water Resistance, Motor oil, Unleaded gasoline Application Type Bonding 1 Part or 2 Part 2-Part Material Form Liquid Substrate Acrylic, Aluminum (Gritblasted), Glass, Epoxy-Coated Metal, Plastics, Polycarbonate , Rigid PVC, Steel, Wood, Stainless steel, Brass, Polystyrene, ABS, PMMA, Aluminum, Windshield Glass, Metals, Grit Blasted Mild Steel (GBMS), Polystyrene, Painted Metal Industry DC motors, Automotive, Magnets, Machinery, Marine, Sensors, FlyWheels, Window Frames, Motors, Electrical, Generators Manufacturer Henkel Chemistry Acrylic, Toughened, Methacrylate ester Cure Method Activator Cure Cure Temperature (°C) 20 to 25 Room Temperature, 25 Room Temperature Cure Time (min) Rapid, 240 Viscosity (cPs) 17 to 35, High Color Straw yellow to brown liquid, Straw yellow to brown liquid, Translucent High Temperature Resistance (°C) 149 Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -79 -
Technical Data for Henkel Loctite AA F246
Overview
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Chemical Resistance
- Chemical Resistance : Fluid Resistance : Water Resistance - Water/glycol 50/50, Salt water solution, 7.5%
- Chemical Resistance - Excellent, Unleaded gasoline, Motor oil, ATF, Acetone
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Application Type
- Adhesive - Bonding
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 2-Part
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Material Form
- Liquid
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Substrate
- Glass - Windshield Glass
- Metal - Epoxy-Coated Metal, Metals, Painted Metal
- Aluminum - Aluminum (Gritblasted)
- Steel - Grit Blasted Mild Steel (GBMS)
- Brass
- Plastic - Plastics
- Acrylic (PMMA) - Acrylic, PMMA
- Polycarbonate - Polycarbonate
- Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) - Rigid PVC
- Polystyrene (PS) - Polystyrene, Polystyrene
- ABS
- Wood
- Stainless Steel
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Industry
- Marine
- Automotive
- Electronics - DC motors, Electrical, Generators
- Sensors
- Speakers
- Industrial - Glass lens, Housing, Antennas, Brackets, Nameplates
- Magnet - Magnets
- Machinery
- Industrial Wheels - FlyWheels
- Motors
- Appliances
- Construction Window - Window Frames
- Furniture / Wood-Working - Furniture
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Chemistry
- Toughened
- Acrylic - Methacrylate ester
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Cure Method
- 2-Part Cure - Activator Cure
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Color
- Translucent
- Brown - Straw yellow to brown liquid
- Yellow - Straw yellow to brown liquid
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Brand
- Loctite
- Bondmaster
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Also Known As
- Old Name - Loctite F246
Specifications
Cure Specs
Cure Temperature (°C) 20 to 25 Room Temperature, 25 Room Temperature Cure Time (min) Rapid, 240 Viscosity (cPs) 17 to 35, High Test Method Fixture or Handling Strength Time (min) 2.00 to 5.00, 0.50 to 1.00, <5.00, <5.00 Test Method Work / Pot Time (min) 3.00 Test Method Mix Ratio 15:1 (by volume) Bond Strength
Structural/Load-Bearing Structural General Bond Strength (psi) High Strength Peel Strength (piw) Outstanding, 36, 4.5 (N/mm²), 4 (N/mm²) Test Method Shear Strength (psi) Superior, 4,000, 3,000, 1,500, 2,180, 360, 4,760, 2,250, 2,780, 880, 1,600, 670, 740, 2,180, 360 Test Method Impact Strength (psi) Outstanding, 11 Test Method Material Resistance
Environmental Resistance Excellent High Temperature Resistance (°C) 149 Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -79 Other Properties
Specific Gravity 1.000, 1.000 Test Method Flash Point (°F) 46.4 % Solids (%) 100 Business Information
Shelf Life Details BONDMASTER F246 has a shelf life is nine months when stored in a refrigerator. Keep away from excessive heat, sparks, flame, and sunlight.;A note of caution: Before opening, the containers must be warmed to room temperature otherwise water might condense into the bottle and cause hardening of the adhesive. Shelf Life (mon) 9 Not Good For
Don't Use With Delrin, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Any type of elastomer, Acetal -
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Best Practices for Henkel Loctite AA F246
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Surface Preparation
For best performance bond surfaces should be clean and free from grease.
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Application
To ensure a fast and reliable cure, Activator Ini No.1™ or Ini No.5™ should be applied to one of the bond surfaces and the adhesive to the other surface. Parts should be assembled within 15 minutes. The recommended bondline gap is 0.1 mm. Where bond gaps are large (up to a maximum of 0.5 mm), or faster cure speed is required, Activator Ini No.1™ or Ini No.5™ should be applied to both surfaces. Parts should be assembled immediately (within 1 minute). Excess adhesive can be wiped away with organic solvent. Bond should be held clamped until adhesive has fixtured. Product should be allowed to develop full strength before subjecting to any service loads (typically 24 to 72 hours after assembly, depending on bond gap, materials and ambient conditions).
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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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2.00 to 5.00 min | With initiator #1 | 25°C Room Temperature |
0.50 to 1.00 min | With initiator #5 | 25°C Room Temperature |
<5.00 min | Fixture time is defined as the time to develop a shear strength of 0.1 N/mm² , ISO 4587, Grit Blasted Mild Steel, activated with Activator Ini No.5 | |
<5.00 min | Fixture time is defined as the time to develop a shear strength of 0.1 N/mm² , ISO 4587, PVC, activated with Activator Ini No.5 |
Viscosity Test Methods
Viscosity | Test Method | Temperature |
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17 to 35 cPs | Brookfield – RVT, Spindle 6, speed 10 rpm, uncured | 25°C Room Temperature |
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Work / Pot Time Test Methods
Work / Pot Time | Test Method | Temperature |
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3.00 min | The open time refers to the on-part life of the adhesive. | 25°C Room Temperature |
Impact Strength Test Methods
Impact Strength | Substrate | Test Method |
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Outstanding | ||
11 psi | Steel/Steel | ASTM 950 |
Peel Strength Test Methods
Peel Strength | Type | Substrate | Test Method |
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Outstanding | |||
36 piw | Steel/Steel | ASTM 1876 | |
4.5 (N/mm²) | "T" Peel Strength | Aluminum (Gritblasted) | ISO 11339 |
4 (N/mm²) | "T" Peel Strength | Aluminum (Gritblasted) | ISO 11339 |
Shear Strength Test Methods
Shear Strength | Type | Substrate | Test Time | Test Temperature | Test Method |
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Superior | Polycarbonate | ||||
4,000 psi | Lap shear strength | Steel/Steel | 0.00 sec | 25°C | ASTM D1002 |
3,000 psi | Lap shear strength | Aluminum/Aluminum | 0.00 sec | 25°C | ASTM D1002 |
1,500 psi | Lap shear strength | Brass/Brass | 0.00 sec | 25°C | ASTM D1002 |
2,180 psi | Lap Shear Strength | Grit Blasted Mild Steel (GBMS) | 86,400 sec | 22°C | ISO 4587 |
360 psi | Lap Shear Strength | PVC | 86,400 sec | 22°C | ISO 4587 |
4,760 psi | Lap Shear Strength | Grit Blasted Mild Steel (GBMS) | 604,800 sec | 22°C | ISO 4587 |
2,250 psi | Lap Shear Strength | Stainless steel | 604,800 sec | 22°C | ISO 4587 |
2,780 psi | Lap Shear Strength | Aluminum | 604,800 sec | 22°C | ISO 4587 |
880 psi | Lap Shear Strength | ABS | 604,800 sec | 22°C | ISO 4587 |
1,600 psi | Lap Shear Strength | PVC | 604,800 sec | 22°C | ISO 4587 |
670 psi | Lap Shear Strength | Polycarbonate | 604,800 sec | 22°C | ISO 4587 |
740 psi | Lap Shear Strength | PMMA | 22°C | ISO 4587 | |
2,180 psi | Lap Shear Strength | >86,400 sec | 22°C | ISO 4587, Activator Ini No.1™ on 1 side | |
360 psi | Lap Shear Strength | >86,400 sec | 22°C | ISO 4587, Activator Ini No.1™ on 1 side |
Specific Gravity Test Methods
Specific Gravity | Temperature | Test Method |
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1.000 | ||
1.000 | 25°C | Uncured |