Maven MMA 3005-W White Acrylic - Fast Set 4-6-Min MMA Adhesive-Thick/High Viscosity White Color -1:1 ratio

Product Name

Maven MMA 3005-W White Acrylic - Fast Set 4-6-Min MMA Adhesive-Thick/High Viscosity White Color -1:1 ratio

Brief Description

A two-part, fast-setting (4-6 minute work time) methyl methacrylate (MMA) structural adhesive with high viscosity and a white color, designed for strong, durable bonds across a wide range of metals, plastics, and composites with minimal surface preparation.

Popular Applications & Uses

- Structural bonding of various metals, plastics, and composites.- Automotive repairs and assembly, including bonding plastics and metals.- Marine applications for bonding fiberglass, composites, and metals in boats and vessels.- Construction projects involving various materials like composites and wood.- General product assembly and manufacturing operations.- Signage and display assembly, bonding acrylic panels, frames, and metal supports.- Craftsman and DIY projects requiring strong, fast bonds.

Industries that Commonly Use It

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

Special and Unique Features

- Fast set/work time of 4-6 minutes, allowing for quick project turnaround.- High viscosity, suitable for vertical applications without sagging and gap-filling.- White color for aesthetic finishes, especially where visible bond lines are acceptable or desired.- 1:1 mix ratio for easy and precise dispensing.- Requires minimal to no surface preparation or primer for many substrates.- Electrically insulating properties.- Excellent resistance to water, hydrocarbons, gasoline, oils, acids, and bases.- Forms strong, durable, and flexible bonds with high shear, peel, and impact resistance.

Key Properties

- Type: Two-part Acrylic (MMA) adhesive.- Color: White.- Mix Ratio: 1:1.- Work Life/Open Time: 4-6 minutes.- Handling Strength: Achieved in less than 15 minutes (3-5 minutes for some similar MMAs).- Full Cure: 1-2 hours.- Viscosity (uncured): 50,000 - 80,000 cP at 25°C (thick/high viscosity).- Operating Temperature: -40°F to 180°F (-40°C to 80°C).- Shore D Hardness: 80.- Lap Shear Strength: 2800-3800 psi.- Tensile Strength: 3000-4000 psi.- Elongation (Failure strain): 6-18%.- Chemical Resistance: Excellent resistance to water, hydrocarbons, gasoline, oils, acids, and bases; susceptible to polar solvents.- VOC Content: 0.1%.

Surface Compatibility

- Metals (e.g., aluminum, steel, stainless steel, coated metals).- Plastics (e.g., ABS, acrylic, PVC, polycarbonate, fiberglass, composites, non-low-energy plastics).- Composites.- Wood.- Glass.- Magnets.- Ceramics.- Epoxy Coatings, Urethane Coatings.

Known backups / known substitutes

- Other MMA Adhesives: Other formulations of MMA adhesives with different cure times, viscosities, or specific substrate compatibilities (e.g., Plexus MA300W, Infinity Bond MMA 300, MMA 420, MMA 550).- Epoxy Adhesives: Offer higher tensile and shear strengths, superior chemical and heat resistance, but are generally more rigid, have longer cure times, and may require more surface preparation.- Polyurethane Adhesives: Known for flexibility and good impact resistance, but may have lower bond strength than MMAs and often contain isocyanates.- Cyanoacrylate Adhesives (Instant Glues): Offer very fast set times but typically for smaller, non-structural bonds.- Welding or Riveting: Traditional mechanical fastening methods that MMA adhesives can often replace for lighter weight, corrosion resistance, and improved aesthetics.

Comparison Note

Maven MMA 3005-W, as an MMA adhesive, offers a balance of high strength and flexibility, making it suitable for bonding dissimilar materials that experience differential thermal expansion or vibration. It provides rapid cure times and requires minimal surface preparation, unlike many epoxies which can be more brittle, have longer cure times, but may offer higher ultimate tensile strength and superior chemical/heat resistance. Compared to polyurethanes, MMAs generally provide higher bond strength on a broader range of materials and faster cure.