Preliminary Technical Data Sheet
LOCTITE 3DP UNIVERSAL BONDER
June 2018
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Loctite 3D Printing Universal Bonder
TM
provides the following
product characteristics:
Technology
Cyanoacrylate/Acrylic Hybrid
Chemcial Type (Part A)
Cyanoacrylate
Chemical Type (Part B)
Methacrylate
Appearance – Part A
Transparent, cloudy, colourless to
pale yellow
LMS
Appearance – Part B
Clear colourless to slightly yellow
liquid
LMS
Components
Two components – requires mixing
Viscosity
No-sag
Mix Ratio by volume:
Part A: Part B
10:1
Cure
Two component cure after mixing
Application
Bonding
Key Substrates
3D Printed plastics
Specific Benefits
• Fast curing
• Gap filling
• Multi-substrate adhesion
LOCTITE® 3DP Universal Bonder is a two component, hybrid
adhesive that provides a fast fixture at room temperature in bond
gaps up to 5 mm (0.2 in). This product has excellent bonding
characteristics to a wide variety of 3D printed substrates.
LOCTITE® 3DP Universal Bonder is designed for applications
where complete cure of excess adhesive is required which can
be subsequently sanded. The gel consistency allows for accurate
control of adhesive flow even on vertical surfaces.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL
PART A:
Specific Gravity @ 25
o
C 1.05 to 1.1
Casson Viscosity @ 25 °C, mPa·s (cP):
Cone & Plate Rheometer 200 to 1,300
LMS
PART B:
Viscosity, Cone & Plate, mPa·s (cP): 1 to 30
LMS
Temperature: 25 °C, Shear Rate: 1,000 s
-1
TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE
Curing is initiated on mixing the Part A and Part B components.
Handling strength is achieved rapidly; full strength is achieved
over time.
Nozzle Life
Gel Time in Mixer Nozzle, minutes 4 to 5
Cure Speed vs. Bond Gap
The rate of cure will depend on the bondline gap. Thin bond
lines (gap <0.1mm) result in high cure speeds developing
handling strength within 3-5 minutes. Increasing the bond gap
will decrease the rate of cure resulting in fixture times for gaps
>1mm of approximately 5-6 minutes.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF CURED MATERIAL
Cured for 1 week @ 22 °C
Physical Properties:
Glass Transition Temperature ISO 11359-2, °C 110
Shore Hardness, ISO 868, Durometer D 65
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, ISO 11359-2 K
-1
:
Below Tg (110°C) 129×10
-6
Linear Shrinkage, ASTM D 792 % 4.3
Tensile Strength, at break, ISO 527-3 N/mm² 14.6
(psi) (2,117)
Tensile Modulus, ISO 527-3 N/mm² 960
(psi) (139,200)
Elongation, at break, ISO 527-3, % 4.9
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL
Adhesive Properties
Cured for 1 week @ 22 °C
Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587:
PA12 / PA12 N/mm² 4.4
(psi) (638)
PA 12 Glass Beads N/mm² 2.8
(psi) (406)
PA 11 N/mm² 4.4
(psi) (638)
SLA Durable N/mm² 5.3
(psi) (767)
FFF Nylon 12 CF N/mm² 3.8
(psi) (551)
FFF ASA N/mm² 5.5
(psi) (798)
Hot Strength
Loctite 3DP Universal Bonder is suitable for applications with
short-term exposure to temperatures between 100 - 120
o
C
(subject to the thermal stability of the bonded substrates). At
120
o
C the retained strength is equivalent to 20% of the initial
room temperature strength.
Heat Ageing
The maximum recommended service temperature for long term
exposure (>1,000 hours) is 80
o
C.
Preliminary Technical Data Sheet
LOCTITE 3DP UNIVERSAL BONDER
June 2018
Chemical/Solvent Resistance
Loctite 3DP Univeral Bonder is resistant to most common
solvents and cleaners when exposed at room temperature –
including IPA, ethanol, water and motor oils. Contact your local
Technical Service Group for data on long-term resistance against
chemicals at elevated temperatures.
GENERAL INFORMATION
This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen
and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as
a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials.
For safe handling information on this product, consult the
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
Directions for use:
1. Bond areas should be clean and free from uncured printing
resin or loose powder. Clean all surfaces with a Loctite®
cleaning solvent and allow to dry.
2. To use, Part A and Part B must be mixeded. Product can be
applied directly from the cartridge by using the plunger supplied
and dispensing through the recommended mixing nozzle.
3. Hold the cartridge upright and insert the plunger.
4. While keeping the cartridge in an upright position, remove
cap, attached the mixing nozzle, and begin dispensing the
adhesive upward until any bubbles present in the smaller
component have been removed.
5. Dispense and discard a bead as long and as wide as the
mixing nozzle, to ensure sufficient mixing.
6. Apply the mixed adhesive to one of the bond surfaces to be
joined. Parts should be assembled immediately after the mixed
adhesive has been applied.
7. Bonds should be held fixed or clamped until adhesive has
fixtured (typically 3 – 6 minutes depending on gap).
8. Keep assembled parts from moving during cure. The bond
should be allowed to develop full strength before subjecting to
any service load (typically 24 hours).
Storage
Store product in the unopened container in a dry location.
Storage information may be indicated on the product container
labelling.
Optimal Storage: 2 °C to 21 °C. Storage below 2 °C or
greater than 21 °C can adversely affect product properties.
Material removed from containers may be contaminated during
use. Do not return product to the original container. Henkel
Corporation cannot assume responsibility for product which has
been contaminated or stored under conditions other than those
previously indicated. If additional information is required, please
contact your local Technical Service Centre or Customer
Service Representative.
Loctite Material Specification
LMS
LMS (Part A) and LMS (Part B). Test reports for each batch are
available for the indicated properties. LMS test reports include
selected QC test parameters considered appropriate to
specifications for customer use. Additionally, comprehensive
controls are in place to assure product quality and consistency.
Special customer specification requirements may be
coordinated through Henkel Loctite Quality.
Conversions
(°C x 1.8) + 32 = °F
kV/mm x 25.4 = V/mil
mm / 25.4 = inches
μm / 25.4 = mil
N x 0.225 = lb
N/mm x 5.71 = lb/in
N/mm² x 145 = psi
MPa x 145 = psi
N·m x 8.851 = lb·in
N·m x 0.738 = lb·ft
N·mm x 0.142 = oz·in
mPa·s = cP
Note
The information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS) including
the recommendations for use and application of the product are based
on our knowledge and experience of the product as at the date of this
TDS. The product can have a variety of different applications as well as
differing application and working conditions in your environment that are
beyond our control. Henkel is, therefore, not liable for the suitability of our
product for the production processes and conditions in respect of which
you use them, as well as the intended applications and results. We
strongly recommend that you carry out your own prior trials to confirm
such suitability of our product.
Any liability in respect of the information in the Technical Data Sheet or
any other written or oral recommendation(s) regarding the concerned
product is excluded, except if otherwise explicitly agreed and except in
relation to death or personal injury caused by our negligence and any
liability under any applicable mandatory product liability law.
In case products are delivered by Henkel Belgium NV, Henkel
Electronic Materials NV, Henkel Nederland BV, Henkel Technologies
France SAS and Henkel France SA please additionally note the
following:
In case Henkel would be nevertheless held liable, on whatever legal
ground, Henkel’s liability will in no event exceed the amount of the
concerned delivery.
In case products are delivered by Henkel Colombiana, S.A.S. the
following disclaimer is applicable:
The information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS) including
the recommendations for use and application of the product are based