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High Temperature Thixotropic
Epoxy Adhesive
- High temperature resistance
- Thixotropic, high viscosity
- Convenient cartridge packaging
- Long pot life
- Can be autoclaved
Description
Opti-tec 5054-T is a two component, thixotropic, heat curing epoxy. It is formulated for very high temperature resistance and can operate up to 350°C for short periods. Its structure gives the material outstanding environmental resistance including super heated steam at 135°C. Opti-tec 5054-T finds applications in fibre optic terminations where superior thermal and environmental resistance is required. With a simple 1:1 mix ratio, it is supplied in a convenient side-by-side double syringe cartridge, complete with static mixing nozzles.
Opti-tec 5054-T is a high viscosity version of Opti-tec 5054.
Applications
- Fibre optic terminating
- Endoscope manufacture and repair
- Optoelectronics
- High temperature, high performance bonding
- Electronic sealing
Features
- OPT 5054-T can withstand high temperature steam autoclaving and operate for short periods up to 350°C.
- OPT 5054-T has a very long pot life of 12 hours after mixing.
- OPT 5054-T has high surface energy. This allows it to readily wet glass optical fibres. It develops strong adhesion to most materials used in fibre optics and optics, including metals, ceramics, glass and most plastics.
- OPT 5054-T has a low shrinkage on cure, which reduces internal stresses within the bond.
- OPT 5054-T has excellent impact and thermal shock resistance, with low internal stresses.
- OPT 5054-T's high glass transition temperature results in excellent high temperature performance and creep resistance.
- OPT 5054-T has very high resistance to moisture, vapours and most chemicals. It features low outgassing and low vapour pressure, making it an ideal sealing material for electronic and optical applications.
- OPT 5054-T may be gelled at 80°C prior to full cure.
| Typical Properties | |||||||||
| Mix ratio | 100:100 resin to hardener | ||||||||
| Mixed viscosity | 15 Pa.s (15000 cps) | ||||||||
| Colour | Amber | ||||||||
| Pot life | 12 hours @ 23°C (4g mixed) |
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| Cure schedule |
Note: Optimal cured properties are achieved by curing for 15 minutes at a bondline temperature of 150°C. Whilst lower cure temperatures are quoted, they are not recommended for best performance.
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| Cured properties (15 minutes @ 150°C) | |||||||||
| Glass transition temperature (Tg) | >140°C | ||||||||
| Density | 1.25 | ||||||||
| Hardness, Shore D | 92 | ||||||||
| Temperature range | -60 to 250°C | ||||||||
| Modulus | 2 GPa | ||||||||
| Shrinkage on cure | <3.5% | ||||||||
| CTE | 55 ppm/°C | ||||||||
| Shelf life | 12 months in original sealed containers | ||||||||
Packaging
OPT 5054-T is available in a convenient side-by-side double syringe cartridge.
The OPT5054-T-50KIT contains a 50 gram cartridge of epoxy, a Syringe Gun and three static mixing nozzles. It is ideal for product evaluations or small quantity users.
| Part number | Description |
| OPT5054-T-50G | 50 gram double syringe cartridge |
| IDM805050 | Syringe Gun |
| IDM2N10 | Static mixing nozzle (pkg 10) |
| OPT5054-T-50KIT | Contains 50 gram cartridge of epoxy, a Syringe Gun and three static mixing nozzles |
Other Information
Our Technical Bulletins & Articles page has links to:
- Technical Bulletin: Instructions: 50ml Side-by-Side Double Syringe Cartridges
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