PLEXUS MA422 490ml 10:1 Ratio Cartridge- Blue IT133

Product Name

- PLEXUS MA422 490ml 10:1 Ratio Cartridge- Blue IT133

Brief Description

- Plexus MA422 is a two-part methyl methacrylate (MMA) adhesive engineered for high-strength structural bonding of diverse materials, including thermoplastics, metals, and composites.- It offers an exceptional combination of fatigue endurance, impact resistance, and toughness, making it a viable alternative to traditional welding and mechanical fasteners.

Popular Applications & Uses

- Structural bonding of thermoplastic, metal, and composite assemblies.- Composite bonding applications, particularly within the transportation and marine industries.- Replacement for welding and mechanical fastening methods in various assembly processes.- Bonding of composites to aluminum and stainless steel, commonly seen in the bus manufacturing sector.- General manufacturing and assembly operations requiring robust adhesive solutions.

Industries that Commonly Use It

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

Special and Unique Features

- Two-part methacrylate (MMA) adhesive chemistry.- Features a 10:1 mix ratio for consistent performance.- Requires minimal to no surface preparation for many substrates, simplifying application.- Provides excellent fatigue endurance, ensuring long-term durability.- Offers outstanding impact resistance for demanding applications.- Exhibits superior toughness, contributing to robust bonds.- Dispenses as a non-sag thixotropic gel, allowing for controlled application.- Demonstrates good elongation properties.- Possesses excellent chemical resistance to hydrocarbons, acids, bases (pH 3-10), and salt solutions.- Cures to a distinctive blue color when mixed.

Key Properties

- Working Time: 17-24 minutes.- Fixture Time (75% ultimate strength): 35-40 minutes at 74°F (23°C).- Operating Temperature: -40°F to 250°F (-40°C to 121°C).- Gap Filling: 0.03 - 0.375 inches (0.75 - 9.5 mm).- Hardness, Shore D: 70.- Tensile Strength: 2,430 - 3,000 psi (16.8 - 20.7 MPa).- Elongation at Break: 40 - 100%.- Mixed Density: 8.01 lb/gal (0.96 g/cc).- Viscosity (uncured): Part A: 100,000-130,000 cP; Part B: 35,000-70,000 cP.

Surface Compatibility

- Thermoplastics: ABS, ABS Blends, Acrylics, PBT, Polycarbonate, Rigid PVC, TPUs, Styrenics.- Metals: Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Raw Steel, Coated Metals (powder coated or E-coated).- Composites: FRP, Gelcoats, Phenolics, Epoxy Based Composites, RIM, Polyesters (including DCPD modified), Vinyl Esters.- Urethanes (general).

Known backups / known substitutes

- Infinity Bond MMA 422.- Maven MMA422.- Other Plexus MMA adhesives such as MA320, MA330, MA2015, MA2030, MA832, MA920, MA530, MA2045, MA2090, depending on specific application requirements.- Methacrylate adhesives from other manufacturers like 3M, ASI, LOCTITE, LORD, SCIGRIP, and Sika.

Comparison Note

- Plexus MA422 is recognized as a high-quality, well-established structural adhesive.- Alternatives, such as Infinity Bond MMA 422, are marketed as offering similar chemical composition and performance characteristics, sometimes at a more competitive price point and with an extended shelf life.