Product Name
PERMABOND ET510 Medium Set 10 - Flexible Toughened Epoxy Adhesive Cartridges & Accessories
Brief Description
PERMABOND ET510 is a two-part, 1:1 mixable, semi-flexible, toughened epoxy adhesive designed for high-strength structural bonding and assembly. It cures rapidly at room temperature, achieving handling strength within 20-40 minutes. This adhesive offers excellent adhesion to a wide variety of substrates, including metals, plastics, ceramics, wood, and composites.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Structural bonding and assembly across various materials- Bonding metals, ceramics, and composites- Bonding handles onto tools- Aerospace structures- Kitchen countertops- Motor housings and mounting brackets- Speaker assembly, including bonding voice coil to cone- Bonding metal equipment, housings, and furniture in the medical industry- Repairing marine vessels and watercraft- Adhering two items together with a high strength bond in general industrial applications
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Aerospace/Defense- Automotive Service/Repair- Cabinet & Woodworking- Cladding- Construction/ Building Services- Countertop- General Manufacturing- LED/Electronics (e.g., speaker assembly, telephone manufacture)- Marine- Medical Device/ Prosthetics (Medical Device Approved formula)- Metal Fabrication- Plastic Fabrication
Special and Unique Features
- Semi-flexible, toughened epoxy for vibration and impact resistance- Medical Device Approved formula- Room-temperature cure with fast handling strength (20–40 minutes)- High shear and peel strength for structural bonding- Excellent chemical and environmental resistance- Easy 1:1 mix ratio- Static mixer included with cartridge- Good resistance to water, petrol, and most oils
Key Properties
- Chemical composition: Epoxy Resin / Polyamine Hardener- Appearance: Colourless (Part A) / Amber (Part B)- Viscosity @ 25°C: 14,000-28,000 mPa.s (cP) for Part A; 30,000-50,000 mPa.s (cP) for Part B- Mix ratio by volume: 1:1- Maximum gap fill: 2 mm (0.08 in)- Usable / pot life @23°C: 10-20 minutes- Handling time @23°C: 20-40 minutes- Full cure @23°C: 72 hours- Shear strength (mild steel): 8-12 N/mm² (1200 -1750 psi)- Peel strength (aluminium): 70-90 N/25mm (16-20 PIW)- Hardness: 45-60 Shore D- Elongation at break: 15-25%- Temperature resistance: -40°C to +80°C (-40°F to 175°F)
Surface Compatibility
- Metals (e.g., mild steel, aluminium, copper, cast iron)- Plastics (various types)- Ceramics- Composites (e.g., carbon fibre)- Wood- Concrete (for filling gaps and cracks)- Rubber (butyl rubber, with cyanoacrylates being stronger)
Known backups / known substitutes
- Permabond ET500- Permabond ET505- Permabond ET514 (Toughened structural epoxy, faster curing version of ET538)- 3M Scotch-Weld Acrylic Adhesive DP820- 3M Scotch-Weld Acrylic Adhesive DP805- 3M Scotch-Weld Acrylic Adhesive DP-818- Loctite 2002 (as an alternative to ET510)
Comparison Note
PERMABOND ET510 is distinguished by its semi-flexible, toughened nature, providing superior impact and peel resistance compared to standard brittle epoxies. Its rapid room-temperature cure and strong adhesion to diverse substrates make it a versatile choice for demanding industrial and assembly applications where vibration and impact resistance are critical. While other epoxies and acrylic adhesives exist, ET510's specific balance of flexibility, toughness, and cure speed, along with its Medical Device Approved status, positions it for specialized structural bonding needs.
