LOCTITE EA 9658
Harmonization Code : 3214.10.00 | Putty and other mastics | Resin cements, caulking compounds and other mastics
Main features
- 177 deg C Nacelle Bonding
- Extended 15-Day Assembly Window
- Controlled Flow and Flash
Product Description
LOCTITE EA 9658 AERO is a high-temperature epoxy film adhesive for nacelle metal, composite and honeycomb bonding. The family is offered in unsupported and nonwoven-glass-supported constructions, including 0.060, 0.065 and 0.100 lb/sf configurations. It cures for 1 hour at 177 deg C and is intended for continuous exposure up to 177 deg C, with thermal stability extending to 6,000 hours at that temperature. Open assembly time is at least 15 days at 25 deg C or 10 days at 32 deg C. Applications include high-temperature nacelle and aerospace structural bonding.
Key features
- High-temperature cure: The film cures for 1 hour at 177 deg C.
- Extended assembly window: Open assembly time is at least 15 days at 25 deg C or 10 days at 32 deg C.
- Controlled adhesive flow: The film is formulated for flow control that limits hole blockage and excess flash.
Applications
Applications include nacelle metal, composite and honeycomb bonding where continuous exposure up to 177 deg C is required.
TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
Technical Specifications
Other Properties
Additional Information
As-supplied properties
Family-level configuration and handling values.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction options | Unsupported or nonwoven-glass-supported | UNS or NWG configurations | |
| Film configurations | 0.060, 0.065 or 0.100 | lb/sf | Configuration-dependent |
| Standard package | 36 in x 150 ft | 450 sf roll | |
| Open assembly time | At least 15 | days | At 25 deg C |
| Open assembly time | At least 10 | days | At 32 deg C |
| Storage temperature | -18 or below | deg C | Sealed container |
| Warranty life | 9 | months | At -18 deg C or below, from shipment |
| Cure schedule | 1 hour at 177 deg C | Heat-up rate 2.2 to 4 deg C/minute |
