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Araldite® 2018 – Structural Adhesives – Two component PU adhesive system for bonding thermoplastics

  • Item Name: Araldite® 2018
  • Manufacturer: Huntsman Advanced Materials (Switzerland) GmbH
  • Technologies: Two component polyurethane adhesive system designed for thermoplastic bonding; offers good UV stability, low shrinkage, flexibility, and a lightly thixotropic consistency
  • Color: Pale opaque
  • Cure Type: Room temperature curing
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  • Shelf Life: Contact to Avantek for details.

1. Product Overview

Araldite® 2018 is a two-component polyurethane adhesive designed for bonding thermoplastics, metals, and composites. It features high flexibility, good UV stability, and low shrinkage. This adhesive is suitable for manual and robotic applications, providing strong lap shear strength on various substrates.

2. Applications

  • Bonding thermoplastics, metals, and composite materials
  • Suitable for manual and automated dispensing
  • Used in applications requiring flexibility and impact resistance
  • Ideal for industries such as automotive, electronics, and general assembly

3. Typical Properties

Before Mixing
Property Component A (Resin) Component B (Hardener)
Appearance Pale opaque liquid Pale opaque liquid
Viscosity (mPa.s) ~20,000 ~15,000
Density (g/cm³) 1.2 1.1
Mixing Ratio (by weight) 100 50
After Mixing
Property Value
Mixed Appearance Pale opaque
Pot Life (100 g at 25°C) ~40 minutes
Handling Time ~4 hours
Full Cure Time (40°C) 16 hours
Shore Hardness ~80 (Shore A)
Lap Shear Strength (Al-Al) ~8 MPa

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