LOCTITE EA 9696.030
Harmonization Code : 3214.10.00 | Putty and other mastics | Resin cements, caulking compounds and other mastics
Main features
- Extended 60-Day Assembly Window
- 107 to 129 deg C Cure
- Tough 121 deg C Bonding
Product Description
LOCTITE EA 9696.030 AERO is a 0.030 lb/sf modified epoxy film adhesive for tough metal-to-metal and honeycomb bonding in aerospace structures. The film cures for 60 to 90 minutes between 107 and 129 deg C and provides at least 60 days of open assembly time at 25 deg C or 30 days at 32 deg C. Balanced flow supports both metal and honeycomb assembly, while the cured adhesive supports service to 121 deg C under the stated shear-strength criterion. Applications include structural panels, sandwich constructions and sound-suppression assemblies.
Key features
- Extended shop out-time: Open assembly time is at least 60 days at 25 deg C or 30 days at 32 deg C.
- Flexible cure window: The film cures for 60 to 90 minutes from 107 to 129 deg C.
- Tough structural bonding: The modified epoxy system supports metal-to-metal and honeycomb bonds requiring toughness.
Applications
Applications include aerospace metal-to-metal bonding, honeycomb bonding, structural panels, sandwich constructions and sound-suppression assemblies.
TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
Technical Specifications
Physical Properties
Additional Information
As-supplied properties
Handling and processing values for the EA 9696 .030NW film configuration.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration | EA 9696 .030NW | 0.030 lb/sf film configuration | |
| Open assembly time | At least 60 | days | At 25 deg C |
| Open assembly time | At least 30 | days | At 32 deg C |
| Storage temperature | -18 or below | deg C | Sealed container |
| Warranty life | 12 | months | At -18 deg C or below, from shipment |
| Assembly pressure | 172 to 345 | kPa | Typical pressure to assure part mating |
| Cure time | 60 to 90 | minutes | Between 107 and 129 deg C |
Final-state properties
Tensile lap shear values for EA 9696 .030NW pressure-cured at 121 deg C for 90 minutes under 310 kPa on phosphoric-acid-anodized, primed 2024-T3 AlClad.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile lap shear strength | 44.9 | MPa | ASTM D1002 or EN 2243-1; tested at -55 deg C |
| Tensile lap shear strength | 38.4 | MPa | ASTM D1002 or EN 2243-1; tested at 25 deg C |
| Tensile lap shear strength | 31.1 | MPa | ASTM D1002 or EN 2243-1; tested at 80 deg C |
| Tensile lap shear strength | 15.5 | MPa | ASTM D1002 or EN 2243-1; tested at 121 deg C |
| Service temperature | 121 | deg C | Defined at retained lap shear strength of 6.9 MPa using ASTM D1002 |
