With less inventory, ARALDITE® 2012 adhesive increases the user’s production flexibility.
With its well-proven unfailing performance, ARALDITE® 2012 adhesive helps users lower production risk and complexity. The radiation-resistant and aerospace-qualified ARALDITE® 2012 adhesive allows for quick bonding and quick strength development with the least contact pressure time.
This multipurpose adhesive can help users streamline their inventory management since it can connect metals and plastics. The manufacturing operations will run faster because of the short curing time, saving users time and creating more durable bonds.
Product Benefits
- Self-leveling
- Fast curing
- Bonds multiple metals and plastics
Click here to discover the full ARALDITE® adhesive line
Complete Complex Bonding Applications Within Short Processing Times
ARALDITE® 2012 adhesive is known for its fast-curing and high-performance bonding capabilities across numerous materials.
Image Credit: Huntsman Corporation
The ARALDITE® 2000 Adhesive Core Range
Two-Component Epoxy Adhesives
ARALDITE® 2012: Versatile and fast curing
Performance Data. Source: Huntsman Corporation
| Adhesive |
Chemistry |
Color |
Mixed viscosity at RT |
Pot life |
Fixture time* |
Processing temperature |
Max operating temperature** |
Elongation at break |
Tensile modulus |
| Unit |
|
|
Pa.s |
mins |
mins |
˚C |
˚C |
% |
MPa |
| ARALDITE® 2012 |
Epoxy |
Yelllow |
30 |
6 |
20 |
10 - 40 |
70 |
4 |
2 500 |
* Time to reach a lap shear strength of 1 MPa
** 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.
Adherence to Specific Substrates. Source: Huntsman Corporation
| Adhesive |
Metals |
Thermosets composites |
Thermoplastics |
Various substrates |
| |
Mild steel |
Stainless steel |
Galvanized steel |
Aluminum |
Copper |
Brass |
Ferrite |
GRP (UP) |
GRP (EP) |
CFRP |
SMC |
PVC |
PA |
ABS, ASA, SAN |
PC |
PMMA |
Ceramic |
Glass |
Rubber |
Wood |
| ARALDITE® 2012 |
•• |
•• |
|
•• |
•• |
•• |
• |
•• |
•• |
•• |
• |
• |
|
• |
• |
|
•• |
•• |
|
•• |
• Good
•• Excellent
Product Appearance and Viscosity
ARALDITE® 2012. Image Credit: Huntsman Corporation
Find the Best Adhesive for the Job
This chart assists users in choosing the right product for bonding materials and specifies the necessary pot life and maximum operating temperature.
Image Credit: Huntsman Corporation
Maximize Flexibility With Minimized Stock
The ARALDITE® Adhesive Core Range offers advanced materials using epoxy, acrylic, and polyurethane technologies. These adhesives have received approval from KIWA and Lloyd's Register.
They also adhere to the HL3 criteria and Class R1 and R7 requirements of the Railway European Fire Protection Standard EN 45545-2. They are suitable for a wide range of industry applications.
Huntsman provides over 200 specialized adhesives designed to fulfill diverse bonding needs.
Click here to discover the full ARALDITE® adhesive line
Solutions from the ARALDITE® 2000 Adhesive Core Range boost productivity, sustainability, and innovation in various sectors.
Image Credit: Huntsman Corporation