Loctite EA 0151 Epoxy Ultra Clear Gel 50-Minute Work Life Slow Setting - 3.34oz Two-Tube Kit

Product Name

Loctite EA 0151 Epoxy Ultra Clear Gel 50-Minute Work Life Slow Setting - 3.34oz Two-Tube Kit

Brief Description

Loctite EA 0151 is a general-purpose, ultra clear, thixotropic, two-component epoxy paste adhesive designed for bonding and potting applications where optical clarity and an extended adjustment time are crucial. It can be cured at room temperature or with heat.

Popular Applications & Uses

- Bonding glass, metals, circuit boards, and various plastics.- Ideal for fiber optic components.- Potting applications requiring optical clarity.- Structural bonding where transparency is needed.

Industries that Commonly Use It

- LED/Electronics- General Manufacturing- Fabrication- Metal Fabrication- Plastic Fabrication

Special and Unique Features

- Ultra clear formulation provides transparent bond lines.- Extended 50-minute work life (or 60-minute pot life) allows for precise adjustments during assembly.- Thixotropic paste consistency prevents sagging on vertical surfaces.- Easy to mix with a 2:1 (or 2.7:1) mix ratio.- 100% solids formulation.

Key Properties

- Product Type: Two-component epoxy adhesive.- Color (Mixed): Clear.- Work Life: 50 minutes (or 60 minutes pot life).- Cure Type: Room temperature or heat cure.- Full Cure Time: 24 hours.- Mix Ratio (by volume): 2:1 (Resin:Hardener) (Note: One source indicates 2.7:1)- Shore D Hardness: 85.- Shear Strength: 1,850 psi (12.76 N/mm²) or 2675 psi.- Glass Transition Temperature: 136°F (57.8°C).- Elongation: 2.4%.- Chemical Composition: Part A: Epoxy Resin, Butyl 2,3-Epoxypropyl Ether, Silica, Amorphous, Fumed, Crystal-Free. Part B: Polyamide, Triethylenetetramine, Silica, Amorphous, Fumed, Crystal-Free.

Surface Compatibility

- Glass- Metals- Circuit Boards- Fiber Optics- Many Plastics

Known backups / known substitutes

Finding direct, exact substitutes with the identical combination of ultra-clear, 50-minute work life, and thixotropic properties can be challenging.- General-purpose epoxies from Loctite or 3M may offer similar bonding capabilities but might differ in clarity, work life, or viscosity.- Some similar materials listed include Loctite Ablestik 3888 and Loctite Ablestik 57C, though these may have additional properties like electrical or thermal conductivity.

Comparison Note

Loctite EA 0151 stands out due to its exceptional optical clarity combined with an extended 50-minute work life, making it particularly suitable for applications requiring precise alignment and a transparent bond line, especially in fiber optics and electronics. Its thixotropic nature further aids in controlled application without sagging.