ARALDITE® 2080 - Low Odor Structural Adhesive for Metal, Composites, and Plastics

The ARALDITE® 2080 acrylate adhesive provides a primer-free bonding solution which boasts minimal odor andnon-flammabilitywhile delivering outstanding bonding performance and maintaining a low toxicity profile.

Using a structural adhesive that boosts productivity and produces trustworthy, long-lasting results is crucial if users want to produce high-quality goods as profitably as possible.Users also have an obligation asresponsible employers to protect the health and welfare of staff.

Until now, the only adhesives available to manufacturing specialists like users in the Transportation, Wind, and General Assembly sectors were Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) and Polyurethane (PU) adhesives, which have serious disadvantages. Certain PU adhesives have a higher toxicity profile and necessitate surface preparation, whereas MMA adhesives are well-known for their strong odor and flammability.

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Introducing the New Araldite^® 2080 Adhesive

A brand-new structural acrylate adhesive called ARALDITE^® 2080 forms the ideal high-strength and high-elongation bond with exceptional stress, impact resistance, and quick reactivity times.

Most significantly, compared to many other structural adhesives available on the market, ARALDITE^® 2080 adhesive offers a performance-enhancing solution that effectively addresses the various issues with MMA and PU products.

Low odor – ARALDITE^® 2080 adhesive helps to improve end-customer and employee well-being and satisfaction, especially in enclosed working environments, with up to 90% less smell than MMA products.

Non-flammable classification - Unlike conventional MMA products, ARALDITE^® 2080 adhesive reduces the expense of equipment, storage, transportation, and safety instruction. It also removes the requirement for flammable storage areas to be installed and maintained.

No primer - Unlike PU and Epoxy products, ARALDITE^® 2080 adhesive does not require a primer, cutting costs and application time in half while maintaining the same bonding strength.

Low toxicity profile - Because ARALDITE^® 2080 adhesive has an improved GHS classification, users can save money on other risk management strategies and personal protective equipment.

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A Unique Structural Adhesive That Safeguards User Well-Being

The new structural adhesive comes in three versions depending on the user’s production requirements:

ARALDITE^® 2080-05 and 2080-15 Adhesive

For metal, composites, and some plastics with good temperature resistance

ARALDITE^® 2081-10 Adhesive

Specially designed for plastics

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Case 1: Bonding Metal and Composite Studs and Structures

A Low Odor, Non-Flammable Alternative to Traditional MMA Adhesives

In the transportation, oil and gas, and marine sectors, bonding metal and composite studs to a metal or composite structure is frequently required. Previously, using an MMA adhesive was the only choice. However, since the bonding of these studs is mostly carried outin enclosed areas, like inside a vessel’s compartment, the overpowering smell posed a severe risk to the workers’ health.

The new ARALDITE^® 2080 adhesive offers the ideal remedy by having an MMA's strength without the smell. Furthermore, because the ARALDITE^® 2080 adhesive is non-flammable, it reduces equipment, storage, transportation, safety, and training expenses. It also does away with the requirement to set up and maintain specific areas for flammable storage.

Key Benefits

Nohealth hazard label

Low odor for use in closed spaces

No flammable label

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Case 2: Bonding Inside Wind Turbine Blade Add-Ons

Increase Worker Well-Being and EHS Standards by Reducing the Odor Inside the Blade

MMA or PU adhesives were traditionally required by wind turbine manufacturers and maintenance professionals to be used when bonding accessories to the internal structures of composite wind blades. However, the toxicity of PU adhesives and the overpowering smell of MMA adhesives caused serious problems for the health and well-being of workers, respectively.

The new ARALDITE® 2080 adhesive has received approval for this particular use, providing a very adaptable, low-odor, and low-toxicity solution. Furthermore, ARALDITE^® 2080 adhesive offers quick snap curing and additional characteristics comparable to an MMA.

With long-term, remarkably reliable, high-performance bonding qualities, the ARALDITE^® 2080 adhesive assists companies in the global wind industry in providing a safer and healthier work environment for their staff.

Key Benefits

Good bonding to metal and composite materials

Fast processing and snap cure

Low toxicity

No odor in areas inside the blade

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What Makes Araldite^® 2080 Adhesive Different?

With a low odor and non-flammable profile, ARALDITE^® 2080 structural acrylic adhesive offers a unique combination of high strength, high durability, and high elongation for metals, composites, and some plastics. It is available with short and long open times to best meet user’s application needs.

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Product Benefits

Resistant to dynamic loads

Bonds multiple metals and plastics

Fast curing

Self-leveling

Application Areas

Assembly of furniture

Encapsulation of electronic components

Assembly for medical instruments

Performance Specifications

Two-component Acrylic Technology

5/15 mins - Pot life at RT

15-30 mins - Fixture time at RT

>18 MPa - After cataplasma aging test*

90 °C - Maximum continuous operating temperature**

>21 MPa - Tensile strength

>1200 MPa - Tensile modulus

>50% - Elongation at break

*For the maximum continuous operating temperature, we consider the maximum temperature for which the residual lap shear strength is 1/3 of the lap shear strength at room temperature or the temperature for which the residual lap shear strength is ≤5 MPa.**after 7-days ISO 9142 E2

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