Devcon 10-Minute Epoxy (14251) - Chemical Resistant Epoxy Adhesive

Product Name

Devcon 10-Minute Epoxy (14251) - Chemical Resistant Epoxy Adhesive

Brief Description

Devcon 10-Minute Epoxy (14251) is a rapid-curing, two-component, clear epoxy adhesive and encapsulant designed for quick repairs and strong bonding across a wide range of materials. It offers excellent chemical resistance to oils, hydrocarbons, and fuels, along with high shear, peel, and impact strength. This self-leveling liquid is suitable for both bonding dissimilar substrates and encapsulating components, making it a versatile solution for industrial, professional, and DIY applications.

Popular Applications & Uses

• Bonding various materials such as metals (aluminum, copper, steel, brass, galvanized steel), plastics (ABS, acrylics, PVC, vinyls), fiberglass, epoxies, wood, plywood, laminates, particle board, brick, concrete, ceramics, carbon fiber, and glass.
• Potting and encapsulating electronic components.
• Repairs and assembly in signage and display manufacturing.
• Appliance manufacturing and repair.
• Metalworking applications.
• Furniture assembly and repair.
• Automotive repairs and bonding.
• General industrial and professional bonding tasks.
• DIY projects requiring fast, strong, and durable bonds.
• Bonding fabrics.

Industries that Commonly Use It

• Sign & Display
• General Manufacturing (including appliances)
• Metal Fabrication
• Furniture
• Automotive Service/Repair
• Transportation/ Specialty Vehicle
• Industrial Supply
• Prosumer (for professional and DIY users)
• LED/Electronics (for potting and encapsulation)
• Plastic Fabrication
• Cabinet & Woodworking
• Concrete
• Construction/ Building Services
• Fabrication (general bonding of various materials)
• Tarp, Fabric, Awning Manufacturing
• Distributers & Resellers (as a product they carry)

Special and Unique Features

• **Rapid Fixturing:** Achieves handling strength in approximately 20 minutes, significantly reducing downtime.
• **High Strength:** Provides high shear strength (2,400 psi) and good peel and impact resistance.
• **Excellent Chemical Resistance:** Resists oils, hydrocarbons, and fuels, making it suitable for demanding environments.
• **Self-Leveling Liquid:** Ideal for encapsulating components and achieving a smooth finish.
• **Bonds Dissimilar Substrates:** Effectively joins a wide variety of different materials.
• **Clear Formulation:** Dries clear, ensuring an aesthetically pleasing finish, especially important for transparent or color-sensitive materials.
• **Wide Temperature Range:** Operates effectively in temperatures ranging from -67°F to 200°F (-55°C to 93.33°C).

Key Properties

• **Product Type:** Two-component Epoxy Adhesive, Encapsulant
• **Mix Ratio:** 1:1 by volume
• **Working Time (Open Time):** 9-10 minutes
• **Fixture Time:** 19-20 minutes
• **Functional Cure Time:** 12 hours
• **Full Cure Time:** 7 days at 70°F (21°C)
• **Color:** Clear
• **Hardness:** 75 Shore D
• **Adhesive Tensile Shear Strength:** 2,400 psi
• **Peel Strength:** 20-25 pli
• **Dielectric Strength:** 800 V/mil
• **Service Temperature Range:** -67°F to 200°F (-55°C to 93.33°C)
• **Viscosity (Mixed):** 80,000 cP
• **Specific Gravity:** 1.12
• **Gap Fill:** 0.01″ – 0.05″

Surface Compatibility

Devcon 10-Minute Epoxy (14251) is compatible with a broad array of surfaces, including:

• **Metals:** Aluminum, Brass, Cast Iron, Copper, Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, Plated Metals, Painted Metals, Sheet Metals.
• **Plastics:** ABS, Acrylics, PVC & Vinyls.
• **Composites:** Fiberglass, Carbon Fiber, Epoxies.
• **Wood & Derivatives:** Wood, Plywood and Laminates, Particle Board.
• **Masonry & Ceramics:** Brick, Concrete, Ceramics.
• **Other:** Glass, Fabrics.

Known backups / known substitutes

A known equivalent for Devcon 10-Minute Epoxy (14251) is Maven 10-Minute Epoxy EA510. Other fast-curing epoxies that might be considered for similar applications include Loctite Quick Set Epoxy and JB-Weld QuickWeld, though specific properties may vary.

Comparison Note

When compared to other fast-curing epoxies, Devcon 10-Minute Epoxy (14251) is often highlighted for its superior clarity, higher temperature resistance, and its reputation as an industrial-grade adhesive. It provides a robust and long-lasting bond with excellent chemical, peel, and impact resistance, making it a reliable choice for applications where speed, strength, and aesthetic finish are critical.