Hardman Double Bubble Red Non-Sag (No-Drip) (04008) Extra Fast Setting Epoxy Gel

Product Name

Hardman Double Bubble Red Non-Sag (No-Drip) (04008) Extra Fast Setting Epoxy Gel

Brief Description

The Hardman Double Bubble Red Non-Sag (No-Drip) (04008) Extra Fast Setting Epoxy Gel is a high-strength, two-part, room temperature curing epoxy adhesive designed for rapid, permanent bonding and repairs. Its thixotropic, non-sag/no-drip formula makes it ideal for vertical and overhead applications, as well as for filling gaps. Packaged in convenient 3.5-gram double packets, it ensures easy mixing and minimal waste for small, on-the-spot jobs.

Popular Applications & Uses

• Quick, permanent, vertical, and overhead repairs.
• Fixturing, tacking, sealing, gap filling, and staking in electrical and industrial applications.
• Repairing tools, auto parts, electrical and electronic components, and furniture.
• Bonding various materials in general manufacturing and assembly.
• Concrete crack and spall repair.
• General household and sporting goods repairs.

Industries that Commonly Use It

• Aerospace/Defense: For applications requiring high strength and reliability, potentially meeting military specifications.
• Artist, Artisan: Ideal for bonding diverse materials like wood, glass, ceramics, and stone in creative projects.
• Automotive Service/Repair: Used for repairing auto parts and other vehicle components.
• Construction/Building Services: Excellent for concrete repairs, patching, and general building maintenance, especially for vertical or overhead fixes.
• Electrical Services or Products: Utilized for staking, sealing, and repairing electrical and electronic components.
• Furniture: Effective for repairing and bonding various furniture materials.
• General Manufacturing: Employed for fixturing, tacking, sealing, and gap-filling in diverse manufacturing processes.
• Government & Military: Due to its robust properties and potential to meet military specifications.
• Industrial Supply: A versatile adhesive for a wide range of industrial repair and bonding needs.
• LED/Electronics: Suitable for repairing and staking electronic components.
• Marine: Its water and solvent resistance makes it suitable for various marine repairs.
• Metal Fabrication: Bonds strongly to various metals, including steel and aluminum.
• Prosumer: Convenient for DIY enthusiasts and professionals for small, quick repairs around the home, workshop, or for sporting goods.
• Transportation/Specialty Vehicle: Used for repairs in various transportation and specialty vehicle applications.

Special and Unique Features

• Extra Fast Setting: Offers a 3-5 minute working time and achieves handling strength in 15-30 minutes, allowing for quick project turnaround.
• Non-Sag/No-Drip (Thixotropic Gel): Its thick, gel-like consistency prevents dripping and running, making it ideal for vertical, overhead, and gap-filling applications.
• High Strength: Provides extreme strength, ranging from 2,400 to over 3,000 psi, often stronger than high-strength concrete.
• Convenient Double Bubble Packs: Pre-measured 3.5-gram packets ensure easy, clean, and precise mixing with minimal waste, perfect for single, small jobs.
• Dries Clear/Semi-Clear: Dries to a translucent or semi-clear finish with a slight amber tint, and does not shrink.
• Impact, Water, and Solvent Resistant: Once cured, it withstands bumps, drops, moisture, and various solvents, ensuring durable bonds.
• Long Shelf Life: Features a 3-year shelf life, preventing hardening on the shelf and maximizing usability.

Key Properties

• Type: Two-part epoxy adhesive/gel.
• Working Time: 3-5 minutes.
• Handling Strength: 15-30 minutes (full strength 45-60 minutes or 24 hours for full cure).
• Strength: 2,400 - 3,200+ psi.
• Color (Uncured): Part A: Opaque Pink; Part B: Opaque White (some sources mention light purple).
• Color (Cured): Semi-Clear / Translucent / Clear with a slight amber tint.
• Viscosity: Thick paste, thixotropic (non-sag/no-drip).
• Temperature Range (Service): -40 to 82°C (-32 to 180°F).
• Shelf Life: 3 years.
• Cure Type: Room temperature cure.

Surface Compatibility

This epoxy gel provides excellent adhesion to a wide variety of materials, including:

• Wood
• Glass
• Metals (steel, aluminum, general metals)
• Stone
• Concrete
• Leather
• Ceramics
• China
• Many hard plastics

Known backups / known substitutes

While the Hardman Double Bubble Red 04008 is a specific formulation, general categories of substitutes or backups include:

• Other Fast-Setting Epoxy Adhesives: Products like LePage Speed Set Instant Mix Epoxy or J-B Weld Steel Reinforced Epoxy offer fast setting and strong bonds, though their specific properties (e.g., non-sag, color, cure time) may vary.
• Epoxy Putties: For gap-filling and structural repairs, especially on specific materials like metal (e.g., Devcon Plastic Steel Epoxy Putty).
• Construction Adhesives: For less critical or temporary bonding, various construction adhesives might serve as a backup, depending on the substrate and required strength.
• Other Hardman Double Bubble Epoxies: Hardman offers a range of Double Bubble epoxies with varying set times, viscosities, and specialized properties (e.g., wet surface patching, flexible urethanes), which could be considered depending on the exact application requirements.

Comparison Note

The Hardman Double Bubble Red Non-Sag (No-Drip) (04008) Extra Fast Setting Epoxy Gel distinguishes itself from many other epoxies primarily through its unique combination of extra-fast setting time (3-5 minutes working time) and its thixotropic, non-sag/no-drip gel consistency. This makes it exceptionally well-suited for quick, vertical, and overhead repairs where dripping or slumping is unacceptable and rapid handling strength is crucial. While other epoxies may offer high strength or fast cure, the 04008's ability to fill gaps effectively without running, combined with its convenient pre-measured packaging for small jobs, sets it apart for on-the-spot industrial, electrical, automotive, and general repair applications. Its broad material compatibility and resistance to impact, water, and solvents further enhance its versatility and durability compared to many general-purpose adhesives.