Permabond ET5401 Epoxy Medium Set 10 - 12 min Two Component Epoxy ClearCartridges & Accessories

Product Name

Permabond ET5401 Epoxy Medium Set 10 - 12 min Two Component Epoxy Clear Cartridges & Accessories

Brief Description

Permabond ET5401 is a two-part, 2:1 mixable, semi-flexible, toughened, no-slump epoxy adhesive designed for creating strong, durable bonds. It offers excellent adhesion to a wide variety of substrates and maintains high performance even under elevated temperatures.

Popular Applications & Uses

- Bonding handles onto tools- Aerospace structures- Kitchen countertops- Motor housings and mounting brackets- General assembly applications- Construction applications- Appliance manufacturing- Concrete crack filling and edge sealing- Processes involving paint baking and wave soldering

Industries that Commonly Use It

- Aerospace/Defense- Automotive Service/Repair- Cabinet & Woodworking- Construction/ Building Services- Countertop- General Manufacturing- LED/Electronics- Marine- Metal Fabrication- Plastic Fabrication

Special and Unique Features

- Two-part, 2:1 mixable system- Semi-flexible and toughened formula- Non-drip / no-slump rheology- High peel and shear strength- Good impact strength- Excellent high-temperature resistance, with performance enhanced by heat curing or exposure to high temperatures- Full cure at room temperature- Easy to apply- Can withstand brief periods of higher temperatures like paint baking and wave soldering processes

Key Properties

- **Appearance (Uncured)**: White (Part A), Black (Part B)- **Mix Ratio by Volume**: 2:1- **Usable / Pot Life @23°C**: 10-12 minutes- **Handling Time**: 30-60 minutes- **Full Cure**: 72 hours at 25°C (77°F)- **Maximum Gap Fill**: 5 mm (0.2 in)- **Continuous Service Temperature**: -40°C to +140°C (-40°F to +285°F)- **Peak Temperature Resistance**: Up to +180°C (for brief periods)- **Shear Strength (Mild Steel)**: 30-33 N/mm² (4400-4800 psi)- **Viscosity @ 25°C**: Thick paste (both components)- **Hardness (Shore D)**: 75- **Tg**: 50°C

Surface Compatibility

- Wood- Metal (e.g., mild steel, aluminum, copper, cast iron)- Ceramics- Plastics (some types)- Composites (e.g., FRP Glass Polyester, FRP Glass Epoxy, Carbon Fibre)- Concrete- **Surface Preparation**: Surfaces should be clean, dry, and grease-free. Degreasing with acetone or isopropanol is recommended. Light abrasion may benefit metals like aluminum and copper.

Known backups / known substitutes

- Other Permabond two-part epoxies with similar properties or for specific applications (e.g., Permabond ET540 for high temperature, ET536 for excellent gap fill, ET514 for impact resistance)- General structural adhesives from other manufacturers, including various epoxies, polyurethanes, and methacrylates.

Comparison Note

Permabond ET5401 is distinguished by its unique combination of semi-flexibility, toughened characteristics, high temperature resistance, and non-slump rheology. This makes it particularly well-suited for demanding applications that require both robust bonding strength and a degree of flexibility. A notable feature is its performance enhancement upon exposure to heat.