HardmanDouble Bubble "Blue Label" Slow-Setting General Purpose Epoxy 04005 (aka Epoweld 8200)

Product Name

HardmanDouble Bubble "Blue Label" Slow-Setting General Purpose Epoxy 04005 (aka Epoweld 8200)

Brief Description

A two-component, slow-setting, general-purpose epoxy adhesive known for its long work life and strong, permanent bonds. It cures at room temperature and is designed for a wide array of repair, assembly, and bonding applications across various materials.

Popular Applications & Uses

- Repairing tools, furniture, and sports equipment.- General bonding of diverse materials in assembly and fabrication.- Excellent adhesive for use with fiberglass sheets and cloth.- Bonding golf club heads, striking tool heads, grinding wheel hubs (as Epoweld 8200).- Sealing and bonding metal doors and windows (as Epoweld 8200).- Repairing auto parts and electrical/electronic components.

Industries that Commonly Use It

- Artist, Artisan- Automotive Service/Repair- Cabinet & Woodworking- Commercial Door- Concrete- Construction/ Building Services- Distributers & Resellers- Electrical Services or Products- Engineering Services- Fabrication- Furniture- General Manufacturing- LED/Electronics- Marine- Metal Fabrication- Plastic Fabrication- Prosumer- PVC Trimboard- Retail, Retail Stores- Transportation/ Specialty Vehicle

Special and Unique Features

- Slow-setting formula provides a long 2-hour work life, allowing ample time for positioning and adjustments.- Exhibits high cohesive strength combined with excellent impact and vibration resistance, ensuring durable bonds.- Does not shrink upon curing, maintaining dimensional stability.- Available in unique Double/Bubble dual-pouch packets for clean, easy, and accurately portioned single-use applications, minimizing waste.- Offers a 3-year shelf life, ensuring product freshness and reliability over time.

Key Properties

- **Type:** Two-component epoxy adhesive- **Work Time:** 2 hours (120 minutes)- **Handling Strength:** 8 hours- **Full Cure:** 24 hours (for 04005); Epoweld 8200 can achieve full cure in 7 days at 25°C, or accelerated cures of 2 hours at 66°C or 10 minutes at 149°C.- **Color (Mixed):** Amber, dries dark amber semi-clear- **Viscosity (Mixed):** 30,000 cps (heavy syrup consistency)- **Bond Strength:** High bond strength (3,200+ psi)- **Operating Temperature Range:** –34 °C to 71 °C (–30 °F to 160 °F)- **Cure System:** Room temperature cure

Surface Compatibility

- Metal (including Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Tin)- Plastics (including PVC, Polystyrene, ABS, Polycarbonates)- Wood- Rubber- Stone- Glass- Porcelain & China- Leather- Ceramics- Concrete

Known backups / known substitutes

- Hardman Double Bubble Fast Setting Epoxy (Red Label) for quicker repairs.- System Three General Purpose Epoxy, a versatile all-around epoxy resin system.- T-88 Structural Adhesive, widely used for marine and general woodworking.- MAX GPE Clear Slow Set All Purpose Epoxy Resin, for structural adhesive, coating, impregnating, laminating, potting, and casting applications.- Araldite 2011, another general-purpose epoxy with similar properties.

Comparison Note

HardmanDouble Bubble "Blue Label" Slow-Setting General Purpose Epoxy 04005 (aka Epoweld 8200) stands out for its extended 2-hour work life, offering significant flexibility for complex assemblies or applications requiring precise alignment, unlike faster-setting epoxies. Its high bond strength, coupled with excellent impact and vibration resistance, makes it a reliable choice for durable, long-lasting repairs and bonds across a broad spectrum of materials. The convenient Double/Bubble packaging further distinguishes it for small, on-the-spot jobs by ensuring accurate mixing and minimal waste.