Permabond 3D30 cyanoacrylate Instant Adhesive-Low Odour, low bloom 3D print infiltrant

Product Name

Permabond 3D30 cyanoacrylate Instant Adhesive-Low Odour, low bloom 3D print infiltrant

Brief Description

Permabond 3D30 is a single-component, moisture-curing, low odor, low bloom alkoxyethyl cyanoacrylate adhesive specifically formulated as an infiltrant for 3D printed models. It is designed to seal, strengthen, and brighten parts produced via granular 3D printing methods, providing a high gloss, crystal clear surface with brilliant color vibrancy.

Popular Applications & Uses

- Sealing and strengthening porous 3D printed parts.- Improving the surface finish and aesthetics of 3D printed models, providing a high gloss and enhancing color vibrancy.- Filling voids and porosities in 3D printed objects.- Increasing the durability and performance of 3D printed components.- Post-processing of granular 3D printed models.- Can be applied via drizzle method for small/delicate parts or dip bath for larger parts.

Industries that Commonly Use It

- Aerospace/Defense- Automotive Service/Repair- Medical Device/ Prosthetics- General Manufacturing- Engineering Services- Plastic Fabrication- Prosumer- Artist, Artisan

Special and Unique Features

- Low odor and low bloom (minimizes powdery white residue).- Ultra-fast cure speed.- Single component, no mixing required.- Solvent-free formulation.- Moisture cure mechanism, no curing equipment (UV lamp or oven) required.- Provides a high gloss, crystal clear surface with brilliant color vibrancy.- 100% reactive, no solvents.- Parts can be bonded, sanded, or painted after infiltration.

Key Properties

- Chemical Composition: Alkoxyethyl cyanoacrylate.- Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid.- Viscosity @ 25°C: Medium Low, 90-110 mPa.s (cPs).- Specific Gravity: 1.1.- Temperature Resistance: -55 to +82°C (-65 to +180°F).- Handling Time: Less than 15 minutes for most parts.- Tensile Strength: 10 N/mm² (1400 psi).- Hardness: 85 Shore D (for 3D90, likely similar for 3D30).

Surface Compatibility

- Designed for 3D printed models produced via granular 3D printing methods.- Suitable for white and colored parts.- Generally compatible with plastics used in 3D printing.- Can be used on simple or complex, small or large parts.- Primers (e.g., Permabond POP) can be used for hard-to-bond surfaces like polyolefin plastics (polyethylene, polypropylene), silicone, and PTFE.

Known backups / known substitutes

- Other Permabond 3D Series infiltrants (e.g., Permabond 3D10, Permabond 3D90).- Other low odor, low bloom cyanoacrylate adhesives (e.g., Permabond 943).- Other cyanoacrylate infiltrants for 3D printing (e.g., Krylex KI 001).- Epoxy resins or other two-part adhesives for strengthening and sealing.

Comparison Note

Permabond 3D30 stands out among the Permabond 3D series for its ultra-fast cure and ability to provide a high gloss, crystal clear surface with brilliant color vibrancy, making it ideal when speed and aesthetic finish are paramount. Unlike some other cyanoacrylates, its low odor and low bloom characteristics minimize workplace hazards and undesirable white residue, making it suitable for dip bath applications and aesthetically critical parts.