PLEXUS MA8120 GB - Ratio 1:1 Two-part Methacrylate Structural Adhesive Cartridge

An advanced direct-to-metal, low halogen two-part methacrylate structural adhesive. Plexus MA8120 GB is designed for the structural bonding of various metal, plastic, and composite assemblies.

Key Features

• Primerless adhesion to metals (including hot dipped galvanized), most thermoplastics and composites.
• Contains Glass Bead microspheres for minimum bondline enforcement.
• Has exceptional strength and elongation which allows for bonding of dissimilar materials
• Excellent fatigue resistance, impact resistance and toughness
• Easy to Use 1:1 ratio product
• Lower odor formula
• Excellent environmental resistance to salt spray and other environmental factors

Back-Ups, Substitutes, and Similar Formulas:

These formulas are all similar and can be substitutes depending on the use case:

Plexus MA8105GB   (5-Minute Set)	Maven MMA8105 GB (5-Minute Set)
Plexus MA8110GB  (10-Minute Set)	Maven MMA8110 GB (10-Minute Set)
Plexus MA8120GB  (20-Minute Set)	Maven MMA8120 GB (20-Minute Set)

Key Substrates

• Raw metals Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Raw Steel, etc.
• Coated metals Hot Dipped Galvanized, Electrogalvanized, Powdercoated or E-coated Metals
• Thermoplastics ABS/ ABS Blends, Acrylics, Polyamides/Nylons, PBT, Polycarbonate, Rigid PVC, TPU
• Composites DCPD, FRP, Gelcoat, Phenolics, Epoxy Based Composites, RIM

Properties

• Color: Gray
• Mix Ratio: 1:1
• Contains Glass Bead microspheres for minimum bondline enforcement.
• Shear Strength: 1,800 – 2,400 psi (12.4 – 16.5 MPa)
• Adhesive: 40,000 – 70,000 cP
• Activator: 40,000 – 70,000 cP
• Working Time Min: 18 minutes
• Working Time Max: 22 minutes
• Fixture Time Min: 70 minutes
• Fixture Time Max: 90 minutes
• Tensile Strength Min: 2,500 psi (17.2 MPa)
• Tensile Strength Max: 3,000 psi (20.6 MPa)
• Tensile Elongation Min: 45 %
• Tensile Elongation Max: 65 %