Maven MMA 590 - Slow Set 90-110 minutes MMA Marine-Optimized Adhesive - Thick/High Viscosity Black or White 1:1 ratio

Product Name

Maven MMA 590 - Slow Set 90-110 minutes MMA Marine-Optimized Adhesive - Thick/High Viscosity Black or White 1:1 ratio

Brief Description

Maven MMA 590 is a two-part, slow-setting methyl methacrylate (MMA) structural adhesive engineered for robust and durable bonding in demanding marine and industrial environments. It offers an extended working time of 90-110 minutes, making it suitable for larger assemblies and applications requiring precise alignment or significant gap filling. This high-viscosity adhesive provides exceptional strength, impact resistance, and environmental durability, bonding a wide range of dissimilar materials with minimal surface preparation.

Popular Applications & Uses

- Structural bonding in boat and marine assembly and repairs, including hulls, deck liners, ski boats, yachts, internal fixtures, canoes, and kayaks.- Bonding of composite materials in marine and other assemblies.- Large assemblies and projects requiring extended setup time.- Filling larger gaps (0.75mm-15mm or .03in-.60in).- General product assembly, manufacturing, and repair applications.- Bonding panels for trucks and construction equipment, including side and roof panels, door panels, and aerodynamic components.- Attaching seating and securing navigation equipment in boats.- Replacing mechanical fasteners and welding joints in various structural applications.

Industries that Commonly Use It

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

Special and Unique Features

- Marine-optimized for harsh environments, offering excellent resistance to water, saltwater, and environmental factors.- Slow set with a long working time of 90-110 minutes, ideal for large assemblies or complex setups.- Thick/High Viscosity for gap filling (up to 15mm or 0.60in) and vertical applications without sagging.- High impact strength and toughness, providing durability under stress, vibration, and dynamic loads.- Excellent resistance to hydrocarbons, acids, and bases.- Operates efficiently in extreme temperatures from -50°F to 250°F (-40°C to 120°C).- Minimal to no surface preparation required for many substrates.- Can bond dissimilar materials with different flexibility, accommodating thermal expansion and contraction.- Cures at room temperature.

Key Properties

- Two-part Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) structural adhesive.- 1:1 mix ratio.- Working time: 90-110 minutes (for 30 gm mass).- Handling strength: Achieved in 300-420 minutes.- Tensile Strength: 2500-3500 psi.- Lap Shear Strength: 2000-2500 psi.- Modulus: 70,000-120,000 psi.- Gap filling: 0.75mm-15mm (.03in-.60in).- Excellent resistance to water and solvents.- Excellent resistance to hydrocarbons, acids, and bases; susceptible to polar solvents.- High impact strength and toughness.- Good flexibility at low temperatures.- Low shrinkage.- Available in Black or White.

Surface Compatibility

- Metals: Aluminum, steel, stainless steel, galvanized steel.- Plastics: ABS, acrylics, PVC, nylon, polycarbonates, vinyls.- Composites: Fiberglass (FRP), carbon fiber, gelcoats, polyesters, vinyl ester, sheet molding compound, epoxy.- Wood.- Can bond dissimilar materials.- Tolerant of slightly oily or unclean surfaces.

Known backups / known substitutes

- Plexus MA590- Infinity Bond MMA 590 (similar product with extended working time)- Other slow-set, high-strength MMA adhesives like Infinity Bond MMA 422 (though with a shorter working time of ~20 minutes).- SciGrip MMA adhesives (e.g., SG 300-40, though with different mix ratios and working times).

Comparison Note

Maven MMA 590, as a slow-set, high-viscosity MMA adhesive, offers distinct advantages over other adhesive types in specific applications. Compared to epoxies, MMAs are generally less brittle, more flexible, and better at bonding dissimilar materials, accommodating thermal expansion and contraction without cracking. They also typically require less surface preparation than epoxies or polyurethanes. While some epoxies might offer higher ultimate tensile strength, MMA adhesives like Maven MMA 590 excel in impact, peel, and fatigue resistance, making them ideal for dynamic marine environments subject to vibration and stress. The extended working time of 90-110 minutes is significantly longer than many other MMA adhesives (which can be 5-20 minutes), providing ample time for complex assemblies and precise positioning, especially for large components or gap filling.