Product Name
- DEVCON HP250 (14315 & 14415) High-Performance Epoxy Adhesive
Brief Description
- DEVCON HP250 is a two-part, high-performance, room-temperature-curing epoxy adhesive known for its superior toughness, impact resistance, and chemical resistance. It is designed for structural bonding applications and offers a long working time of 60-65 minutes.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Structural assemblies and bonding of various rigid materials.- Bonding metals such as stainless steel and aluminum.- Adhering rigid plastics including nylon, phenolics, PVC, PC, and styrenics.- Bonding FRP/SMC composites and vinyl esters.- Wood and fabric bonding.- Potting and encapsulating components.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Aerospace/Defense for structural bonding and parts assembly.- Automotive Service/Repair for bodywork and chassis components.- Chemical Industry for chemical processing equipment, pipelines, and tanks due to its chemical resistance.- Construction/Building Services for durable bonding in various applications.- Energy, particularly in off-shore oil and gas industries.- Fabrication for general high-strength bonding of diverse materials.- General Manufacturing for assembly and industrial maintenance.- Marine for applications requiring resistance to salt water and harsh environments.- Medical Device/Prosthetics where high-performance bonding is required.- Metal Fabrication for bonding various metal components.- Mold Making/Casting for potting and encapsulating.- Petroleum Industry, Products or Services for resistance to fuels and oils.- Plastic Fabrication for bonding a wide range of rigid plastics and composites.- Transportation/Specialty Vehicle for demanding structural applications.
Special and Unique Features
- Superior toughness and impact resistance for demanding applications.- Outstanding chemical resistance, including against various acids, bases, solvents, oils, and fuels.- Long working time of 60-65 minutes, allowing for repositioning and complex assemblies.- Gap-filling thixotropic paste consistency.- Non-corrosive properties.- Excellent salt spray durability.
Key Properties
- Product Type: Two-part epoxy adhesive.- Mix Ratio: 2:1 by volume (100:42 by weight).- Working Time: 60-65 minutes.- Fixture Time: Approximately 300 minutes (5 hours).- Full Cure Time: 7 days at room temperature (25°C/75°F).- Color: Straw (also described as amber or yellow).- Hardness: 78 Shore D.- Shear Strength: 3200 psi.- Peel Strength: 35-40 pli.- Mixed Viscosity: 105,000 - 120,000 cPs.- Service Temperature Range: -67°F to +250°F (-55°C to 121.1°C).- VOCs Content: 0g/L.
Surface Compatibility
- Metals: Stainless steel, aluminum, other metals.- Plastics: Rigid plastics, nylon, phenolics, PVC, PC, styrenics.- Composites: FRP/SMC composites, vinyl esters.- Other: Wood, fabric.
Known backups / known substitutes
- Loctite EA E-60HP Toughened 60-Min Set Epoxy.- 3M Scotch-Weld DP460 Off-White 60-Minute Toughened Epoxy Adhesive.- 3M Scotch-Weld DP460NS (NonSag) Off-White 60-Minute Toughened Epoxy Adhesive.- Devcon 10-Minute Epoxy (14251) (Note: This is a faster-setting alternative).
Comparison Note
- DEVCON HP250 stands out as a high-performance, slow-setting epoxy adhesive, offering an extended working time of 60-65 minutes which is beneficial for intricate assemblies or applications requiring precise alignment. Its superior toughness, impact, and chemical resistance make it suitable for demanding structural applications where durability and environmental resilience are critical, differentiating it from faster-curing or less robust general-purpose epoxies.
