PLEXUS MA1020
Harmonization Code : 3904.61.00.00 | Polytetrafluoroethylene plates / sheets / film / tape / strip, self-adhesive, in rolls
Main features
- Very Low Cure Shrinkage
- Fast 15-20 Minute Strength Build
- Broad 0.75-9.5 mm Gap Range
Product Description
Plexus MA1020 is a two-part, 10:1 methacrylate adhesive with very low cure shrinkage and very low odor for structural bonding of thermoplastic, metal, and composite assemblies. At 74 deg F (23 deg C), it provides a 5-6 minute work time and reaches approximately 75% of ultimate strength in 15-20 minutes. The non-sagging blue system fills gaps from 0.75 to 9.5 mm. Typical cured properties include 9.0-11.0 MPa tensile strength, 10-20% elongation, and 65 Shore D hardness.
Key features
- Very Low Cure Shrinkage: Provides a very low-shrinkage cure profile.
- 5-6 Minute Working Time: Provides a defined assembly window at 74 deg F (23 deg C).
- 15-20 Minute Strength Build: Reaches approximately 75% of ultimate strength at 74 deg F (23 deg C).
Applications
Applications include structural bonding of thermoplastics, metals, and composites, including plastic and composite assemblies where low odor and low cure shrinkage are important.
TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
Technical Specifications
General Properties
Physical Properties
Other Properties
Mechanical Properties
Additional Information
As-supplied / before-processing properties
Values are typical for the separate components and processing at 75 deg F (23.9 deg C) where stated.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Component color - Part A / Part B | Off-white / blue or black | Typical uncured | |
| Mix ratio by volume | 10:1 | Part A to Part B | |
| Component density - Part A | 0.93 | g/mL | Typical uncured |
| Component density - Part B | 1.07 | g/mL | Typical uncured |
| Component viscosity - Part A | 100-130 | x 1,000 cP | Typical uncured |
| Component viscosity - Part B | 35-80 | x 1,000 cP | Typical uncured |
| Work time | 5-6 | minutes | At 75 deg F (23.9 deg C) |
| Time to 500 psi (3.4 MPa) | 10-12 | minutes | At 75 deg F (23.9 deg C) |
After-processing / final-state properties
Values are typical cured properties; lap-shear results apply only to the stated substrate and test method.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gap tolerance | 0.75-9.5 | mm | Typical cured joint range |
| Hardness | 65 | Shore D | Typical cured property |
| Tensile strength | 9.0-11.0 | MPa | ASTM D638 / ISO 527 |
| Tensile modulus | 645-872 | MPa | ASTM D638 / ISO 527 |
| Elongation at break | 10-20 | % | ASTM D638 / ISO 527 |
| Lap shear - aluminum | 13.2 | MPa | ASTM D1002; cohesive failure |
| Lap shear - carbon fiber | 10.2 | MPa | ASTM D1002; substrate failure |
