Loctite 495 Super Bonder Instant Adhesive (SuperGlue)

Product Name

Loctite 495 Super Bonder Instant Adhesive (SuperGlue)

Brief Description

Loctite 495 Super Bonder Instant Adhesive is a transparent, colorless to light yellow, low-viscosity, general-purpose ethyl cyanoacrylate adhesive designed for fast fixturing and high-strength bonding of a wide range of materials.

Popular Applications & Uses

- General purpose bonding and assembly- Quick repairs- Bonding plastic components- Bonding rubber parts- Bonding metal parts- Adhering various materials in manufacturing and repair

Industries that Commonly Use It

- General Manufacturing- Automotive Service/Repair- Metal Fabrication- Plastic Fabrication- Aerospace/Defense (meets MIL-A-46050 C Type II Class 1 standards)- Construction/Building Services (for general bonding of materials like wood, plastics, metals)- Cabinet & Woodworking- Furniture- Artist, Artisan (for hobby crafts, models, general bonding)- Industrial Supply- Distributers & Resellers- Sign & Display- Tarp, Fabric, Awning Manufacturing- Prosumer (for general purpose repairs, though primarily intended for industrial use)

Special and Unique Features

- Fast fixturing, achieving bond strength in seconds (typically 5-20 seconds)- General purpose formulation for versatile bonding applications- Low viscosity for thin bond lines and easy application- Transparent and colorless appearance for clean, aesthetic bonds- Room-temperature moisture cure- Meets military specifications (MIL-A-46050 C Type II Class 1)- Reduced hazardous ingredients for improved occupational safety- Good chemical resistance to substances like motor oil, gasoline, isopropanol, and ethanol

Key Properties

- **Technology:** Cyanoacrylate- **Chemical Type:** Ethyl cyanoacrylate- **Appearance (uncured):** Transparent, colorless to light yellow liquid- **Viscosity:** Low, typically 40 mPa·s (cP) or 20 to 60 mPa·s (cP)- **Fixture Time (Steel):** 5-20 seconds- **Full Cure Time:** 24 hours at 22°C (72°F)- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to 120°C (-40°F to 250°F)- **Gap Fill:** Up to 0.12 mm (0.004 inches)- **Shear Strength (Mild Steel, grit blasted):** 14.2 N/mm² (2,060 psi)- **Cure Type:** Moisture cure- **VOCs Content:** <20g/L- **Specific Gravity:** 1.1

Surface Compatibility

- Plastics (including polyolefins with Loctite SF 770 primer)- Rubbers- Metals (including galvanized metal)- Glass- Wood (including porous wood)- Fabric- Porous surfaces

Known backups / known substitutes

- Other Loctite Instant Adhesives (e.g., Loctite 401, 406, 454, 496, 420, 4011, 4013, 4061, 4204)- Procure Instant Adhesives (e.g., Procure PC01, PC06, PC16)- Lockfast Adhesives (for general industrial grade cyanoacrylate glues)- Other industrial-grade cyanoacrylate glues from various manufacturers

Comparison Note

Loctite 495 is a general-purpose, low-viscosity instant adhesive known for its very fast fixturing time and broad material compatibility, including plastics, rubbers, and metals. It offers a balance of speed, strength, and versatility, making it a staple for quick repairs and assembly in various industrial settings. While many cyanoacrylates exist, Loctite 495 stands out with its compliance to military specifications and improved temperature resistance compared to traditional formulas, aligning it with higher-performance instant adhesives.