Maven Epoxy EA 515 - Medium Set 15-20 -Min Epoxy-Medium-Thin Viscosity Translucent Clear-1:1 ratio

Product Name

- Maven Epoxy EA 515 - Medium Set 15-20 -Min Epoxy-Medium-Thin Viscosity Translucent Clear-1:1 ratio

Brief Description

- Maven Epoxy EA 515 is a 2-part epoxy adhesive featuring a medium setting time of 15-20 minutes.- When mixed in equal volumes (1:1 ratio) of resin and hardener, it forms a rigid, tough, translucent clear, and non-shrinking bond.- This product offers excellent adhesion and is electrically insulating.

Popular Applications & Uses

- Excellent general-purpose adhesive for craftsman and industrial applications.- Bonding various materials including metals, glass, wood, FRP, concrete, stone, and ceramics.- Suitable for small resin castings and molding, often used in jewelry, artistic applications, and prototypes.- Can be used for clear coatings and sealing to provide protective glossy finishes on diverse surfaces.- Effective as a laminating epoxy for reinforcing materials like carbon fiber, fiberglass, and other composites.- Utilized for wood stabilization and repair.- Ideal for quick bonding and adhesion in both DIY and industrial projects.- Applicable for artistic creations and embeddings.

Industries that Commonly Use It

- Artist, Artisan - For jewelry, artistic creations, embeddings, and small castings.- General Manufacturing - As a versatile industrial adhesive.- Construction/ Building Services - For bonding concrete and stone.- Cabinet & Woodworking - Used for bonding wood, and for wood stabilization and repair.- Metal Fabrication - For bonding various metals.- Marine - Applicable for repairs on boats and yachts.- Flooring Installer or Manufacturer - Suitable for 3D floors in garages, indoor spaces, garden paths, and penny floors.- Automotive Service/Repair - Can be used for repairs on motorcycles.- LED/Electronics - Its electrically insulating property makes it suitable for electronic applications requiring insulation.- Mold Making/ Casting - For small resin castings and molding.- Prosumer - For DIY projects and general craftsman use.

Special and Unique Features

- Provides a translucent clear finish.- Exhibits non-shrinking properties upon curing.- Electrically insulating, meaning it does not conduct electricity.- Offers excellent resistance to water and various solvents.- Features a medium-thin viscosity.- Simple 1:1 mixing ratio by volume, enhancing ease of use.- Can be colored with compatible epoxy dyes.

Key Properties

- Type: 2-part epoxy adhesive.- Mix Ratio: 1:1 by volume (resin to hardener).- Set Time/Working Life: 15-20 minutes (product name), 5 minutes (for a 10 gm mass).- Handling Strength: Achieved in approximately 30 minutes.- Full Cure: Achieved in 24 hours.- Color (Cured): Translucent clear, with a very pale yellowish tint.- Viscosity (Uncured @25°C): Resin: 8,000 - 14,000 cP; Activator: 10,000 - 18,000 cP.- Specific Gravity (Uncured): Resin: 1.1; Activator: 0.96.- Operating Temperature: -40°F to 180°F (-40°C to 80°C).- Chemical Resistance: Excellent resistance to hydrocarbons, acids, bases, and polar solvents.- Shrinkage: Non-shrinking.

Surface Compatibility

- Metals- Glass- Wood- FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic)- Concrete- Stone- Ceramics- Composites (e.g., carbon fiber, fiberglass)- Printed images (e.g., photographs, canvasses, paintings) for coating applications.

Known backups / known substitutes

- Maven Epoxy EA 530 - Medium Set 30-Min Epoxy-Medium Viscosity Clear-1:1 ratio (offers a longer set time from the same manufacturer).- Maven 10-Minute Black Epoxy EA510-B Chemical Resistant Medium Viscosity Adhesive (a faster-setting, black colored alternative).- Maven EA 5120 Extreme Strength Epoxy (a high-strength epoxy system with a 1:1 mix ratio, suitable for different performance requirements).

Comparison Note

- Maven Epoxy EA 515 provides a balanced medium set time (15-20 minutes), positioning it between faster and slower curing epoxies available from the same manufacturer.- Its translucent clear finish and user-friendly 1:1 mix ratio make it highly versatile for a broad spectrum of general-purpose and industrial bonding, coating, and casting tasks.- It is particularly advantageous in applications where electrical insulation and robust resistance to water and solvents are critical.