HARDMAN EPOWELD 58173
Harmonization Code : 3506.91.90.99 | Prepared glues and other prepared adhesives, not elsewhere specified or included; products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of 1 kg ; Adhesives based on polymers of headings 3901 to 3913 or on rubber; Other ; Other
Main features
- 5-Minute Gel Time
- Cure Down to -18 deg C
- Multi-Substrate Epoxy Bonding
Product Description
EPOWELD® 48173/58173 is an extra fast setting, two-component, room temperature curing epoxy adhesive designed to bond metal, wood, concrete, ceramics, and many plastics. It is highly effective for fast patching, fixturing, and repairs requiring quick handling strength, with the unique ability to cure at temperatures as low as -18°C (0°F).
Key features
- Fast setting and gel time: Offers a quick 5-minute gel time and rapid handling strength for efficient repair and fixturing workflows.
- Low temperature cure: Capable of curing at extreme temperatures as low as -18°C (0°F), allowing for versatile application environments.
- Convenient mix ratio: Features a user-friendly 1:1 mix ratio by volume, simplifying dispensing and application.
Applications / Suitable for
- Bonding metal, wood, concrete, ceramics, and many plastics.
- Fast patching and fixturing applications.
- General repairs requiring quick handling strength.
TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
Technical Specifications
General Properties
Additional Information
As-supplied / before-processing properties
Pre-cure physical and processing characteristics of mixed EPOWELD® 48173/58173.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance / Color (Mixed) | Amber | - | - |
| Mix Ratio (Volume) | 1:1 (100:100) | - | Part A to Part B |
| Mix Ratio (Weight) | 100:94 | - | Part A to Part B |
| Viscosity (Mixed) | 40,000 | cps | at 25°C |
| Specific Gravity (Mixed) | 1.16 | - | at 25°C |
| Gel Time | 5 | minutes | 4 gm mass at 25°C |
After-processing / final-state properties
Typical cured mechanical properties of EPOWELD® 48173/58173 when tested at 25°C.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness | 80 | Shore D | Tested at 25°C |
| Lap Shear Strength | 3,000 | psi | Acid-etched Al/Al, cured 24 hrs @ 25°C, tested at 25°C |
| T-Peel Strength | 1.8 | pli | Acid-etched Al/Al, cured 24 hrs @ 25°C, tested at 25°C |
