About Opti-tec 5054-T High Temperature Epoxy Adhesive

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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 high temperature epoxy adhesive finds applications in fibre optics 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.

Features & Benefits

  • Can withstand high temperature steam autoclaving and operate for short periods up to 350°C
  • Very long pot life of 12 hours after mixing
  • High surface energy allowing 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.
  • Low shrinkage on cure, which reduces internal stresses within the bond
  • Excellent impact and thermal shock resistance, with low internal stresses
  • High glass transition temperature results in excellent high temperature performance and creep resistance
  • Very high resistance to moisture, vapours and most chemicals.
  • Low outgassing and low vapour pressure – ideal sealing material for electronic and optical applications
  • May be gelled at 80°C prior to full cure

Applications

  • High temperature, high performance bonding and sealing
  • Endoscope manufacture and repair
  • Electronics repair

Specifications

Typical properties
Mix ratio 1:1 resin to hardener
Mixed viscosity 15,000 mPa.s (15,000 cps)
Colour Amber
Pot life 12 hours @ 23°C
(4g mixed)
Cure schedule Bondline temperature
80°C
135°C
150°C
Time
2 hours – pre-cure gel (optional)
30 mins
15 mins
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.
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

 

Safety Data Sheets
For the latest SDS for this product, please e-mail msds@intertronics.co.uk

Other Information

Front cover of Structural Adhesives selector guide showing adhesive being dispensed with a handheld dispensing gun Structural Adhesives Selector Guide

Start your adhesive selection process by reading our Structural Adhesives Selector Guide, detailing different chemistries and material specifications.

Technical Guide - Adhesive Problem? What's the Cure? Adhesive Problem? What’s the Cure?

A guide to adhesive bonding, considering structural bonding and the criteria involved for successful assembly.

 

Our Technical Bulletins page has links to:

All Downloads

Filename Size Download
OPT 5054-T Product Data Sheet 0.10MB
Double Syringe Cartridge Instructions 0.19MB
How Much Adhesive Will I Need? 0.15MB
Adhesive Problem? Whats the Cure? 0.38MB
Structural Adhesives Selector Guide 1.12MB

Ordering Information

Packaging
Opti-tec 5054-T is available in a convenient side-by-side double syringe cartridge.

The OPT5054-T-50KIT contains a 50 gram cartridge of high temperature 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
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50 gram double syringe cartridge
IDM805050 Syringe Gun
IDM2N10 Static mixing nozzle (pkg 10)
OPT5054-T-50KIT
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Contains 50 gram cartridge of high temperature epoxy, a Syringe Gun and three static mixing nozzles

Storage: Store in the original unopened containers under cool dry conditions between 15° and 25°C.

 


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  • Last updated: January 2024
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