HARDENER HY 5049

Main features

High-Strength Structural Bonding
Documented Water/Ice/Tropical-Climate Resistance
Transparent Cured Bondline

Product Description

ARALDITE® 5049 A/B is a two-part epoxy laminating adhesive that cures to a transparent bondline, making it highly suitable for fabricating composite parts such as snow skis and snowboards. This system requires a heat cure for optimal results and is engineered to bond effectively to a wide variety of materials commonly used in the ski industry.

Key features

High structural integrity: Formulated to deliver high strength under both static and dynamic loading conditions.
Environmental durability: Provides robust resistance to challenging outdoor conditions, including water, ice, and tropical climates.
Aesthetic finish: Creates a transparent bondline that preserves the visual quality of laminated recreational equipment.

Applications / Suitable for

Laminating snow skis and snowboards.
Fabricating composite archery limbs.
Bonding honeycomb core facing.

TDS, SDS & Technical Documents

HARDENER HY 5049_TDS

English (Technical Data Sheet (TDS))

Technical Specifications

General Properties

Mix Ratio

100:54

Pot Life

75 (Gel time) minutes

Mechanical Properties

Elongation

6% %

Additional Information

Technical properties

As-supplied / before-processing properties

Pre-cure physical and processing characteristics of ARALDITE® 5049 A/B.

Property	Value	Unit	Method / condition
Appearance / Color (Mixed)	Amber Liquid	-	Visual
Mix Ratio (Volume)	100:54	-	Part A to Part B
Mix Ratio (Weight)	100:43	-	Part A to Part B
Viscosity (Mixed System)	2800	cP	at 25°C, ASTM D2393
Density (Mixed System)	1.08	g/cm³	ASTM D792
Gel Time	75	minutes	at 25°C, 100 g