3M Scotch-Weld DP100NS Translucent - 5 Minute Flexible Non-Sag Fast Set Epoxy

Product Name

3M Scotch-Weld DP100NS Translucent - 5 Minute Flexible Non-Sag Fast Set Epoxy

Brief Description

3M Scotch-Weld DP100NS is a two-part, fast-curing, translucent epoxy adhesive featuring a non-sag formula. It is engineered for structural bonding, potting, encapsulating, and sealing applications, achieving handling strength in approximately 15 minutes and curing to a rigid, machinable bond.

Popular Applications & Uses

- Structural bonding of various substrates- Encapsulating and potting electronic components- Sealing applications- General attachment applications requiring permanent bonds- Applications where machining is required after bonding- Gap filling- Bonding on vertical and overhead surfaces due to its non-sag property

Industries that Commonly Use It

- General Manufacturing- Electrical Services or Products- Construction/ Building Services- Metal Fabrication- Cabinet & Woodworking- LED/Electronics (for potting and encapsulating)- Concrete (for bonding and repair)- Fabrication

Special and Unique Features

- Non-sag formula, ensuring the adhesive stays precisely where applied, even on vertical and overhead surfaces- Fast cure, achieving handling strength in approximately 15 minutes at room temperature- Machinable once fully cured, allowing for post-bonding finishing- Translucent (clear) color, suitable for applications where aesthetics are important- Easy 1:1 mix ratio for quick and precise dispensing- Excellent gap-filling capabilities

Key Properties

- Adhesive Type: Two-part Epoxy- Work Life: 5 minutes- Handling Strength: Approximately 15 minutes- Full Cure: 24 to 48 hours at room temperature- Shore D Hardness: 80-85- High Shear Strength, providing durable and rigid bonds- Bond Flexibility: Cures rigid- Viscosity: Paste (non-sag)

Surface Compatibility

- Metals- Ceramics- Concrete- Wood- Glass- Various Plastics

Known backups / known substitutes

- 3M Scotch-Weld DP100 Clear Epoxy- 3M Scotch-Weld DP100 Plus Clear Epoxy- 3M Scotch-Weld DP100FR Cream Epoxy- Infinity Bond EP100NS Non Sag Gap Filling 5-Minute Epoxy Adhesive- Infinity Bond EP 460NS Black Non-Sag Epoxy- J-B Weld ClearWeld Quick Setting Epoxy- Permapoxy 1 Minute Epoxy

Comparison Note

3M Scotch-Weld DP100NS is distinguished by its combination of non-sag, translucent, fast-setting, and machinable properties, yielding a rigid bond. This makes it highly versatile for applications demanding quick turnaround and precision across a wide array of substrates. While other epoxies may offer similar work lives or non-sag characteristics, the specific blend of these attributes in a translucent, machinable, rigid formula positions DP100NS as a preferred choice for many industrial and construction applications.