Loctite EA E-60HP Toughened 60-Min Set Epoxy Chemical Resistant, Medium Viscosity, Off-White Color

Product Name

Loctite EA E-60HP Toughened 60-Min Set Epoxy Chemical Resistant, Medium Viscosity, Off-White Color

Brief Description

Loctite EA E-60HP is a high-performance, two-component, industrial-grade epoxy adhesive designed for structural bonding applications. It features a toughened formulation, medium viscosity, and cures at room temperature to form a durable, off-white bond. This epoxy offers an extended 60-minute work life, allowing ample time for part adjustments during assembly. Once cured, it provides excellent bond strengths, high peel and shear resistance, and is highly resistant to a wide range of chemicals and solvents. Additionally, it functions as an excellent electrical insulator.

Popular Applications & Uses

• Structural bonding of a wide variety of plastics, metals, glass, rubber, wood, and ceramics.
• General purpose industrial assembly requiring an extended work life for part positioning.
• Applications demanding high peel and shear strengths.
• Bonding in harsh environments due to its chemical and solvent resistance.
• Electrical insulation and encapsulation systems for electronics.
• Repairing marine vessels and watercraft.
• Bonding components in automotive manufacturing.

Industries that Commonly Use It

• Aerospace/Defense
• Automotive Service/Repair
• Cabinet & Woodworking
• Construction/ Building Services
• Electrical Services or Products
• Furniture
• General Manufacturing
• LED/Electronics
• Marine
• Medical Device/ Prosthetics
• Metal Fabrication
• Plastic Fabrication
• Transportation/ Specialty Vehicle

Special and Unique Features

• Toughened Formulation: Provides high peel resistance and high shear strengths, contributing to durable and impact-resistant bonds.
• Extended Work Life: Offers a 60-minute working time, allowing for precise positioning and adjustments of parts during complex assemblies.
• Chemical and Solvent Resistance: Ensures lasting performance in harsh industrial environments.
• Electrical Insulator: Acts as an excellent electrical insulator, suitable for electronic and electrical applications.
• Room Temperature Cure: Cures at ambient temperatures, eliminating the need for additional heat sources.

Key Properties

• Type: Two-component epoxy adhesive
• Color (Mixed): Off-white
• Viscosity: Medium viscosity (e.g., 45,000 cPs)
• Mix Ratio (by volume): 2:1 (Resin:Hardener)
• Working Life (Pot Life): 60 minutes
• Tack Free Time: 120 minutes
• Full Cure Time: 24 hours
• Shore D Hardness: 80
• Tensile Strength: 5,100 psi (35 N/mm²)
• Lap Shear Strength (Aluminum): 4,320 psi
• Glass Transition Temperature (Tg): 70°C (158°F)
• Maximum Operating Temperature: +250 °F

Surface Compatibility

Loctite EA E-60HP provides excellent bond strengths to a wide variety of substrates, including:

• Plastics
• Metals
• Glass
• Rubber
• Wood
• Ceramics

Known backups / known substitutes

Potential alternatives or similar products include other industrial-grade, toughened epoxies with chemical resistance and extended work lives. Specific Loctite products with similar characteristics but potentially different work lives or properties include Loctite EA E-20HP and Loctite EA E-05CL. Other industrial epoxies like TECHNO BOND™ 8111 and Iron-Bond 24 also offer high strength and chemical resistance for demanding applications.

Comparison Note

Loctite EA E-60HP distinguishes itself through its balanced combination of high-performance attributes. Its toughened nature delivers superior peel and shear strengths, crucial for demanding structural bonds, while its exceptional chemical and solvent resistance ensures long-term durability in harsh operating conditions. The extended 60-minute work life is a significant advantage, providing users with ample time for precise alignment and assembly of components, a feature not always present in fast-setting epoxies. This makes it particularly suitable for complex industrial applications where both robust bonding and assembly flexibility are required.