Devcon 10-Minute Black Epoxy (14255) - Chemical Resistant Adhesive

Product Name

Devcon 10-Minute Black Epoxy (14255) - Chemical Resistant Adhesive

Brief Description

Devcon 10-Minute Black Epoxy (14255) is a flexible, two-component, rapid-curing, general-purpose black epoxy adhesive and encapsulant. It is engineered for quick fixturing and provides an extremely strong bond with excellent impact resistance, high peel strength, and superior chemical resistance to various substances, including oils, hydrocarbons, and fuels.

Popular Applications & Uses

• Bonding a wide range of metals such as aluminum, copper, steel, brass, and galvanized steel.
• Adhering dissimilar substrates, including fabrics, ceramics, glass, wood, and concrete.
• Potting and encapsulating sensitive electronic components and assemblies.
• Structural bonding in various industrial and professional settings.
• General repairs and assembly in industrial, professional, and Do-It-Yourself (DIY) applications.

Industries that Commonly Use It

• Automotive Service/Repair
• Cabinet & Woodworking
• Chemical Industry (for maintenance and repair in environments exposed to chemicals)
• Construction/Building Services
• Electrical Services or Products
• Energy
• Engineering Services
• Fabrication (Metal and Plastic)
• Flooring Installer or Manufacturer
• Furniture
• General Manufacturing
• LED/Electronics
• Marine
• Metal Fabrication
• Mold Making/Casting
• Petroleum Industry, Products or Services
• Plastic Fabrication
• Pool/Spa/Plumbing
• Prosumer (DIY applications)
• Sign & Display
• Tarp, Fabric, Awning Manufacturing
• Transportation/Specialty Vehicle

Special and Unique Features

• Rapid Fixturing: Achieves fixture strength in approximately 20 minutes, with a 10-minute open time, allowing for quick assembly.
• Exceptional Chemical Resistance: Offers excellent resistance to oils, hydrocarbons, fuels, chlorinated solvents, kerosene, moisture, water, and weather.
• High Strength & Durability: Provides high shear strength (2400 psi), good peel strength (20-25 pli/piw), and excellent impact resistance.
• Self-Leveling: Its liquid form is self-leveling, making it ideal for potting and encapsulating components.
• Versatile Bonding: Capable of bonding a wide array of similar and dissimilar substrates.
• Zero VOCs: Contains 0g/L of VOCs, contributing to a safer working environment.

Key Properties

• Color: Black
• Mix Ratio: 1:1
• Working Time: 10 minutes
• Fixture Time: 20 minutes
• Full Cure Time: 12 hours (at room temperature)
• Hardness: 75 Shore D
• Shear Strength: 2400 psi
• Peel Strength: 20 to 25 pli/piw
• Viscosity: 90,000 cP
• Operating Temperature Range: -67°F to +200°F (-55°C to +93°C)
• Dielectric Strength: 800 V/mil
• Chemical Resistance: Excellent to oils, hydrocarbons, fuels, chlorinated solvents, kerosene, moisture, water, weather. Poor to dilute acetic acid, ammonia, ethanol, hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide, sulfuric acid.

Surface Compatibility

This epoxy adhesive demonstrates excellent adhesion to a broad range of materials, including:

• Metals: Aluminum, Copper, Steel, Brass, Galvanized Steel
• Fabrics
• Ceramics
• Glass
• Wood
• Concrete
• And various other dissimilar substrates.

Known backups / known substitutes

• Maven 10-Minute Black Epoxy EA510-B
• Hardman High-Peel-Strength Orange Package #04007
• Henkel Oxy-Bond 116V
• Henkel Loctite Ablestik 2170

Comparison Note

Devcon 10-Minute Black Epoxy (14255) distinguishes itself as a highly versatile and rapid-curing adhesive solution. Its robust combination of high shear and peel strength, excellent impact resistance, and broad chemical resistance – particularly against petroleum-based products – makes it a superior choice for demanding applications. The self-leveling characteristic and ability to bond a diverse range of materials further enhance its utility, providing both speed and long-lasting durability in challenging industrial and professional environments.