ABLESTIK 216C03
Harmonization Code : 3214.10.00 | Putty and other mastics | Resin cements, caulking compounds and other mastics
Main features
- Equal-Weight Mix Control
- Ambient or Accelerated Cure
- Flexible Non-Conductive Bonding
Product Description
LOCTITE ABLESTIK 216C03 is a two-part amber epoxy adhesive for general-purpose, electrically non-conductive bonding of plastic parts. The 100:100 resin-to-hardener ratio by weight simplifies equal-part preparation, while the mixed adhesive has a typical viscosity of 16,000 mPa s at 25 deg C. It can cure for 24 hours at 25 deg C or one hour at 65 deg C, allowing ambient or accelerated assembly schedules. The flexible, thixotropic formulation bonds nylon, PVC, polyethylene, acrylic, Lexan polycarbonate, polypropylene, Kapton polyimide film, and other thermoplastics. Cured aluminum lap-shear strength varies with the selected cure schedule.
Key features
- Equal-weight mixing: A 100:100 resin-to-hardener ratio simplifies batch preparation and visual mix control.
- Ambient or accelerated cure: Cures in 24 hours at 25 deg C or one hour at 65 deg C.
- Flexible non-conductive bonding: Combines electrical isolation with a flexible epoxy bond for plastic-part assembly.
Applications
Applications include general-purpose assembly bonding of nylon, PVC, polyethylene, acrylic, Lexan, polypropylene, Kapton, and other thermoplastic parts.
TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
Technical Specifications
General Properties
Thermal Properties
Additional Information
As-supplied / before-processing properties
The table separates mixed-material properties and recommended processing schedules from cured results.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Amber | Mixed system | |
| Mix ratio, resin:hardener | 100:100 | by weight | Two-part system |
| Mixed viscosity | 16,000 | mPa s | Brookfield LV, spindle 4 at 12 rpm and 25 deg C |
| Ambient cure schedule | 24 | hours | 25 deg C |
| Heat cure schedule | 1 | hour | 65 deg C |
After-processing / final-state properties
Cured values are typical and remain tied to the stated cure schedule and substrate.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shore A hardness | 90 | 1 h at 65 deg C or 24 h at 25 deg C cure | |
| Glass transition temperature | 18.0 | deg C | DSC |
| Cured specific gravity | 1.02 | Typical cured material | |
| Aluminum lap shear strength | 10.3 | N/mm^2 | 1 h at 65 deg C cure |
| Aluminum lap shear strength | 7.2 | N/mm^2 | 24 h at 25 deg C cure |
