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LOCTITE® EA 3479 – Aluminum-filled Epoxy Adhesive

  • Item Name: LOCTITE® EA 3479
  • Manufacturer: Henkel
  • Technologies: Epoxy
  • Color: Gray (Putty)
  • Cure Type: Room temperature cure after mixing
  • Package Size: Contact to Avantek for details.
  • Shelf Life: Contact to Avantek for details.

1. Product Overview

LOCTITE® EA 3479 (formerly known as Hysol 3479) is a two-component aluminum-filled epoxy adhesive designed for industrial maintenance and repair. It exhibits low shrinkage, does not rust, and provides strong adhesion for repairing worn or damaged machinery.

  • Technology: Epoxy
  • Appearance (Uncured): Gray, putty-like
  • Mix Ratio (by weight & volume): 1:1 (Resin: Hardener)
  • Curing Method: Room temperature cure
  • Maximum Gap Fill: 1.0 mm
  • Operating Temperature Range: -20 °C to +190 °C

2. Applications

LOCTITE® EA 3479 is commonly used for:

  • Repairing shafts, housings, keyways, flanges, and castings
  • Filling cavities and leveling machinery
  • Making core molds and applying sacrificial coatings
  • Sealing leaking pipes and reinforcing damaged parts
  • Serves as a patch or bandage when used with fiber matting

3. Typical Properties

Before Mixing

Property Value
Appearance Gray, putty
Mix Ratio (by weight & volume) 1:1
Curing Method Room temperature

Curing Performance

Condition Time to Functional Strength
@ 10°C 24 hours
@ 20°C 12 hours
@ 30°C Faster cure

After Mixing & Curing (7 days at 22°C)

Property Value
Shore Hardness (D) 85
Linear Shrinkage (%) 0.2
Tensile Strength (N/mm² / psi) 60 / 8,700
Tensile Modulus (N/mm² / psi) 6,000 / 870,000
Compressive Strength (N/mm² / psi) 90 / 13,000

Adhesive Performance (Lap Shear Strength, 7 days at 22°C)

Substrate Strength (N/mm² / psi)
Steel 20 / 2,900
Aluminum 12 / 1,700

Chemical & Solvent Resistance

Solvent / Liquid Performance
Water, acids, salt solutions Excellent (some surface discoloration)
10% Caustic Soda Excellent
Gasoline, fuels, lubricants Excellent
Chlorinated solvents Good (not recommended for long-term contact)
Methanol, Acetone, MEK Poor resistance

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