LORD Maxlok T6 MX (3019632) 4:1 Ratio Fast set 6-9 min Acrylic Adhesive non-sagging, and resistance to temperature, moisture, solvents

Product Name

LORD Maxlok T6 MX (3019632) 4:1 Ratio Fast set 6-9 min Acrylic Adhesive non-sagging, and resistance to temperature, moisture, solvents

Brief Description

LORD Maxlok T6 MX is a two-component, grey paste acrylic adhesive engineered for high-performance structural bonding. It is designed to replace traditional mechanical fastening methods such as welding, brazing, and riveting. This adhesive offers a fast set time, non-sagging properties, and exceptional resistance to a wide range of temperatures, moisture, solvents, and environmental factors, making it suitable for demanding industrial applications.

Popular Applications & Uses

- Replacing welding, brazing, riveting, and other mechanical fastening systems in various industries.- Structural bonding in applications subjected to high impact or high peel loads.- Bonding a wide variety of unprepared metals, including aluminum, steel, and galvanized steel.- Adhering various plastics such as ABS, FRP, polystyrene, polycarbonate, and PVC foam.- Applications that endure wide temperature ranges, from extreme cold to high heat.- Assembly of heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and HVAC components.- Electric vehicle battery pack assembly.

Industries that Commonly Use It

- Aerospace/Defense- Automotive Service/Repair- Construction/ Building Services- Fabrication- General Manufacturing- Marine- Metal Fabrication- Plastic Fabrication- Transportation/ Specialty Vehicle

Special and Unique Features

- Directly replaces mechanical fasteners, offering a strong and durable bond.- Non-sag formula ensures the adhesive remains in position when applied to vertical or overhead surfaces, enhancing process flexibility.- Contains glass beads (0.01 inches / 0.025 cm diameter) for precise control of bondline thickness.- UL 746C certified, indicating compliance with specific safety and performance standards.- Versatile bonding capabilities, requiring minimal substrate preparation for many materials.- Provides excellent resistance to indirect UV exposure.

Key Properties

- **Chemistry:** Two-component acrylic (methacrylate) adhesive.- **Mix Ratio:** 4:1 by volume (Accelerator to Adhesive).- **Working Time:** 6-9 minutes at 77°F (25°C).- **Time to Handling Strength:** 20-24 minutes at 77°F (25°C).- **Full Cure Time:** 24 hours at room temperature.- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°F to +300°F (-40°C to +149°C).- **Post-bake/Powder Coating Resistance:** Up to 400°F (204°C) for 90 minutes (for MX/T6S system).- **Color:** Grey paste (adhesive component can be off-white to tan).- **Viscosity:** Non-sag paste, with a viscosity range of 70,000 to 220,000 cP.- **Environmental Resistance:** Resists dilute acids, alkalis, solvents, greases, oils, dampness, salt spray, and weathering.

Surface Compatibility

- **Metals:** Bonds a wide range of unprepared metals including aluminum, steel, stainless steel, electrogalvanized steel (EZG), hot-dipped galvanized steel (HDG), and painted metals.- **Plastics:** Compatible with various plastics such as ABS, FRP, polystyrene, polycarbonate sheet, PVC foam, thermoplastics, thermosets, and composites.- **Other:** Also bonds ceramics.

Known backups / known substitutes

- LORD Maxlok MX/T3 Acrylic Adhesive (faster working time).- LORD Maxlok MX/T18 Acrylic Adhesive (slower working time).- LORD 852/25GB Acrylic Adhesive.- LORD 850/25GB Acrylic Adhesive.- LORD 810 Low Read-Through acrylic adhesive.- ResinLab AR4315HP Acrylic Adhesive.- Henkel Loctite Speedbonder H5004 Acrylic Adhesive.

Comparison Note

The LORD Maxlok T6 MX adhesive is part of a series (T3, T6, T18) offering varying working times to accommodate diverse manufacturing and assembly processes. The T6 variant provides a medium working time of 6-9 minutes, balancing speed and repositioning flexibility. It stands out for its ability to structurally bond a wide array of materials, effectively replacing traditional mechanical fasteners while offering superior resistance to harsh environmental conditions and dynamic loads.