Loctite EA 9365FST Aircraft Epoxy
Description
Henkel recently collaborated with Boeing to develop Loctite EA 9365FST—a two-part epoxy adhesive that reinforces and bonds thermoplastic and thermoset substrates and can serve as a matrix resin on fiberglass to strengthen the thin walls of thermoplastic assemblies.
Developed for use in aircraft interiors, the halogen and antimony-free adhesive meets industry fire retardancy, smoke density, and toxicity (FST) requirements, is REACH and EH&S compliant worldwide, and is qualified to Boeing process specification BAC 5568.
Loctite EA 9365FST cures in just 2 hours at 158°F (70°C) or in seven days at room temperature. The adhesive offers good mechanical performance when bonding properly treated thermoplastics and thermosets to a range of other substrates. This user-friendly epoxy provides an excellent balance of adhesion performance and FST compliance. Designed not to yellow over time, the product is paintable, delivering good color performance with less show-through than older formulations.
When used as a matrix resin, Loctite EA 9365FST easily wets out fiberglass, strengthening thin thermoplastic assembly walls for enhanced structural support in interior applications including wall, ceiling, and floor panels; compartments and cabin stowage; galleys; lavatories; and seating. The product is available globally and has targeted applications in commercial aviation, defense, and rail applications.
Specs
- Service temperature: -67° to 185°F (-55° to 85°C)
- Halogen and Antimony-free FST adhesive
- Two-component system
- Room Temperature or Heat Cure
| Cure Schedule, @ 77.0°F (25.0°C) | 7.0 day (2.0 hr. ) |
|---|---|
| Cure Type | Heat Cure, Two-Component Mix |
| Number of Components | 2 Part |
| Technology | Epoxy |
| Resin | |
| Color, Resin | White |
| Mix Ratio, by Weight, Resin | 100 |
| Hardener | |
| Color, Hardener | White |
| Mix Ratio, by Weight, Hardener | 41 |