Maven MMA 4085 Acrylic - Medium Set 10-Min MMA Adhesive-Medium Viscosity UV Stable Resistant - Translucent Clear-10:1 ratio

Product Name

Maven MMA 4085 Acrylic - Medium Set 10-Min MMA Adhesive-Medium Viscosity UV Stable Resistant - Translucent Clear-10:1 ratio

Brief Description

Maven MMA 4085 is a two-part methyl methacrylate (MMA) structural adhesive designed for high-strength, durable bonding across a variety of solid surface materials, plastics, composites, and metals. It features a medium set time of 10 minutes, medium viscosity, and is formulated to be UV stable and translucent clear, ensuring a non-yellowing finish.

Popular Applications & Uses

- Solid surface seaming for countertops and other architectural elements.- Bonding panels, such as aluminum to other panels, for trucks and construction equipment (e.g., side and roof panels, door panels, aerodynamic components).- Assembly of marine vessels, including bonding hulls, deck liners, ski boats, yachts, internal fixtures, canoes, and kayaks.- Bonding magnets in the production of loudspeakers and electric motors.- Structural bonding of advanced materials in aerospace, automotive, and transportation sectors.- General product assembly and industrial applications requiring strong, fast-curing bonds.

Industries that Commonly Use It

- Aerospace/Defense- Automotive Service/Repair- Construction/ Building Services- Countertop- Fabrication- Flooring Installer or Manufacturer- Furniture- General Manufacturing- LED/Electronics- Marine- Metal Fabrication- Plastic Fabrication- Sign & Display- Thermoforming- Transportation/ Specialty Vehicle

Special and Unique Features

- UV stable and non-yellowing, maintaining its translucent clear appearance even with UV exposure.- Medium set time of 8-12 minutes working time and 20-25 minutes fixture time, allowing for efficient production.- Requires minimal surface preparation due to its self-etching properties, tolerating slightly oily or unclean surfaces.- High resistance to water, impact, wear, scuffing, boiling water, and high temperatures.- Capable of bonding dissimilar materials with different flexibility, such as metal and plastic.- Electrically insulating properties.- 10:1 mix ratio for precise application.

Key Properties

- High tensile strength, typically ranging from 1200-1500 psi.- Excellent chemical resistance to solvents and water.- Good elongation and peeling properties, providing flexibility and durability.- High impact and fatigue resistance, surpassing that of welds in many cases.- Cures quickly at room temperature without the need for heat.- Good flexibility at low temperatures.- Minimal bond shrinkage, ensuring precise bonding and dimensional stability.- Gap-filling capability up to 0.25 inches.

Surface Compatibility

- Acrylics and cast acrylics.- Polyesters and cast/densified polyesters.- Thermoplastics, including ABS, polycarbonates, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC).- Composites such as fiberglass, carbon fiber, unsaturated polyester, vinyl ester, gel-coat, and sheet molding compound (SMC).- Metals, including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.- Tolerant of slightly oily, unclean, or uneven surfaces, reducing preparation time.

Known backups / known substitutes

- Plexus MA685 translucent acrylic adhesive (discontinued, Maven MMA 4085 is a direct substitute).- Other general MMA adhesive products from manufacturers like H.B. Fuller, Permabond, IFS Industries, Infinity Bond, and Scigrip.

Comparison Note

Maven MMA 4085, like other methyl methacrylate adhesives, offers significant advantages over traditional joining methods and other adhesive technologies. It is generally less brittle than epoxies, making it less prone to cracking, and provides higher bond strength than urethanes with superior impact and fatigue resistance. Unlike some epoxies and polyurethanes, MMAs cure quickly at room temperature and require minimal surface preparation, which can increase productivity. Its ability to bond dissimilar materials and its resistance to environmental factors like UV rays and chemicals make it a versatile alternative to welding, riveting, or mechanical fasteners, often resulting in improved aesthetics and longer service life.