Product Name
- 3M ScotchWeld DP460NS (NonSag) Off-White 60-Minute Toughened Epoxy Adhesive
Brief Description
- A two-part, off-white, non-sag, toughened epoxy adhesive with a 60-minute work life, designed for strong, durable, and impact-resistant bonds on various surfaces.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Structural bonding, joining, gluing, adhering, attaching, repairing, and panel bonding.- Serves as an alternative to riveting or welding and mechanical fasteners.- High impact resistance applications in sporting goods.- Transportation applications, such as rail and automotive.- Military and aerospace applications.- High-temperature resistance applications.- Boat building for adhesive, sealant, and gap filler applications.- Bonding components, structural assemblies, and composite structures.- Potting and encapsulating sensors, fasteners onto gel-coated parts.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Aerospace/Defense- Automotive Service/Repair- Cabinet & Woodworking- Construction/ Building Services- General Manufacturing- Government & Military- LED/Electronics- Marine- Medical Device/ Prosthetics- Metal Fabrication- Plastic Fabrication- Sign & Display- Transportation/ Specialty Vehicle
Special and Unique Features
- Non-sag formulation, allowing for vertical and overhead applications without dripping or running.- Toughened for impact resistance and high fatigue resistance, withstanding demanding conditions and dynamic loads.- High peel and shear strength for strong bonds in critical applications.- 60-minute work life provides ample time for repositioning and adjustments.- Outstanding environmental performance and resistance to high temperatures, solvents, and outdoor weathering.- Meets UL 94 HB standards for flame retardancy.
Key Properties
- Mix Ratio (Volume): 2:1 (Base:Accelerator)- Work Life: 60 minutes at 73°F (23°C)- Handling Strength: Approximately 4 hours- Full Cure: 24 hours at 73°F (23°C)- Color: Off-White- Shore D Hardness: 78-84- High impact durability.- Excellent shear and peel strength.- Good temperature and chemical resistance.
Surface Compatibility
- Bonds to a wide range of surfaces including ceramics, metals (steel, aluminum, brass, galvanized steel), glass, wood, and some plastics (e.g., fiberglass).- Can adhere to damp or dry surfaces.
Known backups / known substitutes
- 3M Scotch-Weld DP460 (non-NS version)- Huntsman Araldite 2015- Loctite EA 60- Loctite Hysol 9466- Loctite Hysol Adhesive E-120hp Ultra Strength Epoxy- MakoBond AP-160 (an American-made offset)- Other toughened epoxy adhesives from manufacturers like Permabond or EpoxySet.
Comparison Note
- 3M Scotch-Weld DP460NS is a toughened epoxy, offering enhanced flexibility and impact resistance compared to standard, more rigid epoxies, which are prone to cracking under dynamic loads or temperature cycles.- Its non-sag property distinguishes it from flowable epoxies, making it suitable for vertical and overhead applications.- It provides a longer work life (60 minutes) compared to faster-setting epoxies, allowing for more precise assembly and repositioning.
