PLEXUS MA2030 - 490ml 10:1 Ratio Cartridge - White

Product Name

PLEXUS MA2030 - 490ml 10:1 Ratio Cartridge - White

Brief Description

Plexus® MA2030 is a two-part, rapid-curing methacrylate adhesive designed for structural bonding of thermoplastic, metal, and composite assemblies. It is formulated to be an excellent UV and yellowing resistant white adhesive, offering a unique combination of excellent fatigue endurance, outstanding impact resistance, and superior toughness.

Popular Applications & Uses

- Structural bonding of composite, thermoplastic, and metal assemblies.- Composite bonding applications in the marine and transportation industries.- Bonding floating floors and modular washrooms in railway carriages.- Adhering composite body panels on buses and coaches, as well as doors, headlamp surrounds, and front grills for trucks.- Manufacturing of wind blades, turbine housing assemblies, and lightning suppression systems.- Marine applications such as composite stringers, liners, and deck to hull bonding.- Bonding granite, quartz, porcelain, sintered stone, cultured marble, and other countertop materials.- Applications involving PVC trimboard.- Manufacturing of signs and displays.

Industries that Commonly Use It

- Aerospace/Defense- Automotive Service/Repair- Construction/ Building Services- Countertop- Fabrication- General Manufacturing- Marine- Metal Fabrication- Plastic Fabrication- PVC Trimboard- Sign & Display- Transportation/ Specialty Vehicle

Special and Unique Features

- Formulated as an excellent UV and yellowing resistant white adhesive.- Requires virtually no surface preparation for many substrates.- Rapid-curing system with an approximate working time of 30-35 minutes.- Provides excellent fatigue endurance, outstanding impact resistance, and superior toughness.- Highly thixotropic, allowing for dispensing of large non-sag beads, even on vertical surfaces.- Capable of filling gaps from 0.03 inches to 1.5 inches (and up to 2.0 inches in some specifications).- Achieves fast, consistent strength development at room temperature.- Does not boil in gaps up to 1.5 inches thick.

Key Properties

- Chemistry: Two-part Methacrylate (Methyl Methacrylate).- Mix Ratio: 10:1 by volume.- Color: White (Part A: Off-White, Part B: Blue/Black, resulting in a white cured product).- Working Time: 26-34 minutes (approximately 30-35 minutes).- Time to 500 psi (3.4 MPa): Approximately 70 minutes at 75°F (24°C).- Tensile Strength: 3000 - 3400 psi (20.7 - 23.4 MPa).- Shear Strength: 1600 - 2100 psi (12.4 MPa on Aluminum 6061).- Elongation at Break: 90 - 125%.- Hardness: Shore D 74.- Operating Temperature Range: -40°F to +180°F (-40°C to +82°C).- Chemical Resistance: Excellent resistance to hydrocarbons, salt solutions, acids, and bases (pH 3-10).- Shelf Life: 10 months (Part B) / 13 months (Part A) when stored continuously between 54°F (12°C) and 74°F (23°C).

Surface Compatibility

- Thermoplastics: ABS/ABS Blends, Acrylics, PBT, Polycarbonate, Rigid PVC, TPUs.- Metals: Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Raw Steel, Coated Metals (e.g., powder coated or E-coated).- Composites: DCPD, FRP, Gelcoat, Phenolics, Epoxy Based Composites, RIM.- Other: Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Sintered Stone, Cultured Marble.

Known backups / known substitutes

- Other Plexus MMA adhesives such as MA1025, MA8110, MA530, MA2015, MA2045, MA2230, MA2245, MA832, MA920, MA550, MA590, MA300, MA310, MA320, MA330, MA420.- Methacrylate (MMA) adhesives from other manufacturers like 3M, Araldite, ASI, Bostik, Devcon, Infinity Bond, LOCTITE, LORD, SCIGRIP, Sika, and Tensorgrip.

Comparison Note

Plexus MA2030 provides a robust and fast-curing alternative to traditional mechanical fastening methods like riveting and welding. It often results in lighter assemblies, improved aesthetic surface appearance (due to the absence of visible fasteners), and enhanced resistance to various environmental conditions. A key advantage is its primerless adhesion to a wide range of substrates. While highly effective, Plexus adhesives are sometimes considered a premium option, and businesses may explore alternatives for cost-efficiency.