Product Information

Brüel & Kjær Vibro Data:

BKV Type: EQ2615-1

Description: Epoxy Adhesive for
Accelerometer Mounting

BKV Type: EQ2615-2

Description: EPX Mixing Nozzles
(Set of 12 Pieces)

BKV Type: EQ2615-3

Description: EPX Manual Applicator

Original Equipment Manufacturer Data:

3M

OEM Type: EPX Epoxy Adhesive DP760

For further Information please contact: 3M

EQ2615 Brüel & Kjær Vibro Revision Date: 27-06-2011

Scotch-Weld™
EPX Epoxy Adhesive DP760
Product Data Sheet
Updated : June 2001
Supersedes : October 2000

Product Description DP760 epoxy adhesive is a non-sag, two-part room temperature curing adhesive
designed for use when high temperature resistance is required.

Physical Properties BASE ACCELERATOR

Not for Specification Purposes Base Toughened Epoxy Modified Amine
Colour White White
Specific Gravity (approx.) 1.26 0.82
Mix Ratio
By 100 50
Volume 100 32
By
Weight
Viscosity Non-sagging paste Non-sagging paste
Worklife at 23oC (min)
5g 60-80
10 g 45-60
20 g 35-40
Shelf Life 6 months from date of dispatch by 3M when stored
in the original carton at 21oC and 50% relative
humidity.

Typical Performance Overlap Shear Strength Test method EN 2243-1

Characteristics (MPa)
Not for specification purposes

Test conditions Cure cycle 1 Cure cycle 2 Cure cycle 3

- 55 ± 3°C 19.4 ( C ) 17.4 ( C ) 21.9 ( C )

23 ± 2°C 28.2 ( C ) 29.1 ( C ) 30.4 ( C )

80 ± 2°C 24.1 ( C ) 24.2 ( C ) 25.9 ( C )

120 ± 2°C 16.2 ( C ) 16.1 ( C ) 15.4 ( C )

150 ± 2°C 10.4 ( C ) 11.9 ( C ) 10.3 ( C )

175 ± 3°C 7.6 ( C ) 7.3 ( C ) 7.5 ( C )

205 ± 3°C 4.9 ( C ) 5.2 ( C ) 5.3 ( C )

230 ± 3°C 2.9 ( C ) 3.0 ( C ) 3.5 ( C )

Overlap shear specimens were constructed using 1.6 mm thick 2024 T3 clad aluminium with the surface prepared
using the optimised FPL etch.
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Typical Performance Roller (Bell) Peel Strength Test method EN 2243-2

Characteristics(Cont’d) (N/25mm)
Not for specification purposes

Cure cycle 1 Cure cycle 2 Cure cycle 3

184 154 159

Roller (Bell) peel specimens were constructed using 1.6 and 0.5 mm thick 2024 T3 clad aluminium with the
surface prepared using the optimised FPL etch

Cure cycles :
1. 7 days at 23 ± 2°C under a pressure of 100 kPa the first 24 hours
2. 24 hours at 23 ± 2°C under a pressure of 100 kPa followed by a 60 min post cure at 80 ± 3°C
3. 120 min at 65 ± 3°C under a pressure of 100 kPa.

150 µm diameter glass beads were used to control glue line thickness

Environmental Resistance Overlap Shear Strength Test method EN 2243-1

Not for specification purposes (MPa)

Table denotes typical results obtained on 1.6 mm thick optimised FPL etched 2024 T3 bare
aluminium after curing for 7 days at 23 oC. 150 µm glass beads were used to control the glue
line thickness. Testing was conducted at 23 ± 2°C after ageing for 750 hours

Conditions Test results

o
Control (23 C / 50% RH) 28.8 (Cohesive)

D.I. water at 23°C 29.1 (Cohesive)

150°C dry heat 21.4 (Cohesive)

JP4 fuel at 23°C 28.9 (Cohesive)

Engine oil at 23°C 27.8 (Cohesive)

Hydraulic oil at 23°C 27.2 (Cohesive)

50°C ; ≥ 95 % relative humidity 24.9 (Cohesive)

5 % salt spray at 35°C 28.1 (Cohesive)*

* Denotes no corrosion under the glue line

Long term humidity resistance Overlap Shear Strength Test method EN 2243-1
Not for specification purposes (MPa)

Table denotes typical results obtained on 1.6 mm thick clad and bare 2024 T3 aluminium alloy with the surface
prepared by the optimized FPL etch method after curing for 7 days at 23 oC. 150 µm glass beads were used to
control the glue line thickness.
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Initial Performance Performance after 750 h at 70°C

Test conditions
≥ 95 % RH
Clad AA Bare AA Clad AA Bare AA

- 55 ± 3°C 18.8 (Cohesive) 18.6 (Cohesive ) 22.9 (Cohesive) Not tested

23 ± 2°C 28.7 (Cohesive) 28.8 (Cohesive) 24.8 (Cohesive) 19.0

(Adhesive/Cohesive)

80 ± 2°C 22.9 (Cohesive) 21.9 (Cohesive) 16.5 (Cohesive) 18.0 (Cohesive)

120 ± 2°C 16.5 (Cohesive) 14.6 (Cohesive) 8.3 12.8 (Cohesive)

(Adhesive/Cohesive)

150 ± 2°C 10.4 (Cohesive) 10.0 (Cohesive) 5.6 9.0 (Cohesive)

(Adhesive/Cohesive)

175 ± 3°C 7.9 (Superficial 6.9 (Cohesive) 3.7 Not tested

cohesive) (Adhesive/Cohesive)

Thermal properties
The glass transition temperature (Tg) was determined using Perkin/Elmer DSC7
analyser with a heating rate of 10°C/min. Second heat values given.

Mid-point : 145-150 °C

Compression strength and Young’s modulus

Data generated from a cast block of material (12.5 x 12.5 x 25 mm) and curing for 24 hours at 23+/-3°C followed
by a 60 minutes post-cure at 80+/-3°C. Specific gravity of the cured material was measured as 1.11 at 23 oC

Compression strength (MPa) Young’s modulus (MPa)

23 +/- 2°C : 78.8 23 +/- 2°C : 5972

80 +/- 2°C : 48.7 80 +/- 2°C : 4930
120 +/- 2°C : 36.8 120 +/- 2°C : 3633
150 +/- 3°C : 24.2 150 +/- 3°C : 2350
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Additional Product Work Life:

Information After mixing, the mixture remains workable for a time before it becomes too viscous to
properly wet the surface to which it is applied.

The work life and rate of cure are both greatly affected by temperature and to some extent
humidity, curing faster as temperature and humidity are raised.

Once mixed, the adhesive should be used within 1 hour.

Equipment :
3M Scotch-WeldTM DP760 is supplied in a dual syringe plastic cartridge designed to fit the
EPXTM applicator system.

Contact your 3M representative for assistance in selecting application equipment to suit

your specific needs.

Clean Up:
Excess adhesive can be cleaned up prior to curing with 3M Solvent No.2.

Note: 3M Solvent No.2 is flammable. When using solvents for clean up it is essential that
the correct safety precautions are observed.

A thoroughly cleaned, dry, grease-free surface is essential for maximum performance.

Cleaning methods which will produce a breakfree water film on metal surfaces are
generally satisfactory

Surface Preparation For high strength structural bonds, paint, oxide films, oils, dust and all other surface
contaminants
Must be completely removed. The level of surface preparation will depend on the required
bond strength and environmental resistance required.

Storage Conditions Rotate stock on a “first in - first out” basis. When stored at room temperature, shelf life is 6
months. 2 years shelf life applies if the
material is stored at –18oC.
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Additional Information For any additional information please contact your local 3M representative

Health & Safety For Health & Safety information, please contact the Product Responsibility Department
Information Tel: 01344 860678

3M, EPX, Duo-Pak, Scotch-Grip, Scotchbrite and Scotch-Weld are trademarks of the 3M Company.

Values presented have been determined by standard test methods and are average values not to be used for specification purposes.
Our recommendations on the use of our products are based on tests believed to be reliable but we would ask that you conduct your
ow n tests to determine their suitability for your applications.
This is because 3M cannot accept any responsibility or liability direct or consequential for loss or damage caused as a result of our
recommendations.

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3M Scotch-Weld EPX
Two-component structural adhesives and applicator guns

Innovation
What is a structural adhesive?
3M’s high-strength structural adhesives are fundamentally load-bearing formulations. Bond strength is often as strong as, or stronger than
the materials joined.

Even a bonded area of 10 cm2 (like The 3MTM EPX application system for 2-component structural adhe-
in this picture) is sufficient to lift an sives provides quick, economic, clean, precise processing and quick
average family car off the ground! In set-up times. It consists of:
general, these structural adhesives
have enough cohesive strength and EPX manual applicators or EPX air-powered applicators
creep resistance to permanently Two-component adhesives in double cartridges
bond high-strength materials and Static mixing nozzles
they have the potential to replace mechanical and fusion fastening in
many applications. The adhesive can be applied at selected points or in a continuous
bead. Dosing, mixing and application are all achieved in one action,
The aircraft industry is one of the pioneers in use of structural delivering constant, defined quality. These 3M structural adhesives
adhesives. Many other industries have also been taking advantage of achieve permanent high strength bonds with many materials such
3M’s advanced formulations and innovative dispensing. as metals, glass, ceramics, wood, technical plastics and rubbers etc.

Specifications
Product no. Description
Adhesive type

EPOXY formulations
DP 100 For metals, glass, ceramics and other materials. High shear strength for static loads.
rigid Excellent flow behaviour, therefore also well suited for potting. UL-listed.
DP 105 Particularly for materials with different, high expansion factors. High strength.
highly flexible Very good flow behaviour, therefore also very well suited for potting.
DP 110 Especially good for bonding metal and plastic, for static and dynamic loads.
thoughened
DP 125 Especially good for bonding plastic and for metals, where flexibility and peel strength are required.
flexible As DP 190, but with quicker time to handling strength.
DP 190 Especially good for bonding plastic and some types of rubber, as well as for metals,
flexible when flexibility and peel strength are required. UL-listed.
DP 270 Especially good for electronics. For potting, protection and sealing. No corrosion on copper, minimal exothermal
fluid reaction (heat development) and shrinkage (therefore also for bonding optical parts, e.g. lenses). UL-listed.
DP 410 Outstanding stability under static and dynamic loads. High resistance to impact.
thoughened Very good strength and excellent ageing characteristics.
DP 460 As DP 410, but longer work life. UL-listed.
thoughened
DP 490 As DP 410, but with high temperature resistance (120°C).
thoughened Thixotropic formulation, non-sag properties enable easy application to vertical surfaces.
DP 760 Especially for applications that require very high temperature resistance (230°C).
rigid

POLYURETHANE formulations
DP 609 Especially for plastics and wood. Good peel strength, viscosity and flexibility. Minimal flow.
flexible
DP 610 As DP609, but transparent, non-yellowing UV-resistant characteristics make it ideal for applications that require
flexible long term transparency and good visual effect. Good flow behaviour.

ACRYLIC formulations
DP 801 Very good for plastics, elastomers and metals. Good resistance to impact. For static and dynamic loads.
thoughened Short work life results in a fast development to handling strength.
DP 810 As DP 801, but longer work life. Significantly less odour that most acrylic adhesives.
thoughened
DP 8005 New, innovative product especially for bonding Low Surface Energy plastics (like PE or PP) together
thoughened or with other materials, without surface pre-treatment.
DP 8010 As above, longer work life of 10 minutes.
thoughened
Critical adhesive characteristics
Rigid adhesive types for applications with static loading
and high shear strength (DP 100, DP 270, DP 760)
Flexible adhesive types for dynamic and shock loads (DP 105,
DP 125, DP 190, DP 609, DP 610)
Toughened adhesive types which combine the advantages of hard
and flexible types, i.e. with good peel strength, high shear strength
and good impact resistance (DP 110, DP 410, DP 460, DP 490, DP
801, DP 810)

Useful adhesive terminology

Structural Adhesive = Practical bond strength is at least 7 MPa Work life = the time during which an adhesive is liquid enough
in overlap shear at 24° C. to adequately wet-out on a substrate.
Handling strength = the time it takes assembled parts to reach MPa = 1 MPa = 1 N/mm2 = 145 psi
a strength where further handling and processing can take place. N/cm = Newton / 1 cm width.
Time will be dependant on the surface to be bonded, temperature
and humidity.

Product No. Colour Mix ratio (B:A) Work life Time to handling Viscosity Shear strength Peel strength Temperature
(minutes) strength (Aluminium, MPa) (Aluminium, N/cm)
-55°C +23°C +80°C

EPOXY formulations
DP 100 transparent 1:1 3 to 5 min. 15 min. fluid 6 9 2 4 -50 to 80°C

DP 105 transparent 1:1 4 to 5 min. 20 min. fluid 24 14 2 62 -50 to 80°C

DP 110 translucent 1:1 8 to 10 min. 20 min controlled flow 14 18 1 35 -50 to 80°C

or grey
DP 125 grey 1:1 25 min. 2 to 3 hrs controlled flow 24 24 3 62 -50 to 80°C

DP 190 grey 1:1 90 min. 4 to 6 hrs controlled flow 11 18 3 21 -50 to 80°C

DP 270 transparent 1:1 60 to 70 min. 4 to 6 hrs fluid 8 17 2 <4 -50 to 80°C

or black
DP 410 off white 2:1 8 to 10 min. 30 min. thixotropic 29 34 8 100 -50 to 80°C

DP 460 off white 2:1 60 min. 4 to 6 hrs controlled flow 31 31 5 107 -50 to 80°C

DP 490 black 2:1 180 min. 4 hrs thixotropic 24 30 12 92 -50 to 120°C

DP 760 white 2:1 45 to 60 min. 4 to 6 hrs thixotropic 20 29 24 60 -50 to 230°C

POLYURETHANE formulations
DP 609 off white 1:1 7 min. 45 min. low 17 14 2 70 -50 to 80°C

DP 610 clear 1:1 10 min. 2 hrs fluid 34 23 3 78 -50 to 80°C

ACRYLIC formulations
DP 801 green 1:1 1 to 2 min. 7 min. controlled flow 19 13 2 24 -50 to 80°C

DP 810 green 1:1 8 min. 10 to 15 min. controlled flow 8 30 3 52 -50 to 80°C

DP 8005 white 10:1 2 to 3 min. 90 min. thixotropic low 12* 6* 2* 28** -50 to 80°C

DP 8010 white 10:1 10 min. 120 min. thixotropic 6* 10* 2* 28** -50 to 80°C

* PP/PP ** HDPE
 EPX Adhesives Preselection

Work life vs. Handling strength

Product
0 50 100 150 200 250 300

DP 100 3 minutes
15
DP 105 5 20
DP 110 10 20
DP 125 25 180
DP 190 90 300
DP 270 70 300
DP 410 10 30
DP 460 60 300
DP 490 180 240
DP 760 60 300
DP 609 7 45
DP 610 10 120
DP 801 27

DP 810 8
15
DP 8005 3 90 Work life
10 Handling strenght
DP 8010 120

Sheer vs. Peel Strength on etched aluminium Viscosity vs. Worklife

40
very fluid Fluid / Short Work life Fluid / Long Work life
35 DP 410 DP 105

DP 810 DP 760 DP 490

30 DP 460 DP 100
DP 610 DP 270
fluid DP 801
25 DP 610
DP 125
MPa

20 DP 190 DP 110 Less Fluid / Short Work life Less Fluid / Long Work life
DP 270 controlled DP 110 DP 125
DP 801 DP 105 DP 190
15 flow DP 460
DP 609 DP 810

10 DP 100
DP 410
DP 8005 DP 609
5 DP 760 DP 490
DP 8010 thixotropic
DP 8005 DP 8010

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 0 5 10 25 60 90 145 180

N/cm Work life
(minutes)

Tensile Shear Cleavage Peel

Tensile stress is exerted equally over the entire joint and

away from the adhesive bond.
Shear stress is across the adhesive bond. The bonded
materials are forced to slide over each other.
Cleavage stress is concentrated at one edge and exerts a
prying force on the bond.
Peel stress is concentrated along a thin line at the bond’s
edge. One surface is flexible.
Most applications are subject to a combination of stresses.
Applications and benefits
The 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ EPX structural adhesives range is widely used in product assembly where high mechanical performance is required,
and also for sealing and potting in electrical / electronic applications.

The EPX structural adhesives offer significant advantages – at a low investment cost:

Reducing costs for combining different materials for the same or better performance;
Eliminating secondary sealing or finishing operations, saving time and money;
Achieving stronger and stiffer structures by improving stress distribution;
Joining a wide variety of materials that are unable to be assembled by traditional methods of fastening.

Bonding a golf club head to shaft. Bonding a seat cover to the ABS moulding Bonding a magnet to a steel rotor
3M Scotch-Weld DP 810 3M Scotch-Weld DP 190 3M Scotch-Weld DP 460

Bonding tubular joints for high impact applications Encapsulating memory chips to protect against Bonding automotive interior parts (PU) to the dash-
3M Scotch-Weld DP 490 hacking of a digital set-top box board (PP)
3M Scotch-Weld DP 760 3M Scotch-Weld DP 8005

Operation Instructions
The EPX system of controlled two-component structural adhesives enables bonding operations to be carried out quickly, with precision and in
four simple steps:

Slip the cartridge into the dispenser Unscrew the tip of the cartridge and Pull the trigger for exact dispensing, The result is a clean and precise
and close the dispenser’s lock. fix the nozzle on the cartridge. the two components are mixed and application without the user coming
applied at once. into contact with the adhesive.
Equipment
The 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ EPX adhesive system includes:

Applicators
All the applicators are ergonomically designed to minimise fatigue and ensure the maximum ease of use, particularly in “hard to get at” applica-
tions. There are manual and air-powered guns for 50 ml cartridges and an air-powered gun for the 400 ml cartridges. The selection of a manual
or air-powered gun and the 50 ml or 400 ml cartridge depends upon the production requirement(s) for the application.

Air-powered applicator
The use of a compressed air feed enables operators to apply precisely the quantity of product required without interruption.
Manual applicator
The manual applicator is a light, reliable tool, which requires no special maintenance; it is particularly well suited to smaller scale use at multi-
ple work- stations.

Mixing Nozzles
The adhesive is extruded through a static mixing nozzle, which ensures that the two components are mixed together thoroughly every time.
The mixing nozzle can be adapted to extrude different bead diameters by cutting the tip.

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2

3 EQ2315-2
2 4

1 EQ2615-3 5
6

The EPX applicators The EPX accessoires

1 EPX manual applicator EQ2315-3 EPX plunger for EPX manual applicator:
complete with plunger 1:1/2:1 - suitable for 50 ml cartridges. 1 Type 1:1/2:1 for all 50 ml cartridges
Note: for 38 ml 10:1 cartridges (DP 8005, DP8010), a 10:1 2 Type 10:1 for 38 ml cartridge (DP 8005, DP 8010)
plunger is also required EPX mixing nozzles for cartridges: EQ2315-2
2 EPX air-powered applicator 3 Quadro nozzle for 50 ml cartridges
for 1:1 and 2:1 50 ml cartridges (except DP 8005, DP 8010)
3 EPX air-powered applicator 8501 4 17 Element nozzle for DP 8005, DP 8010, 38 ml
for 1:1 and 2:1 400 ml cartridges EPX mixing nozzles for large cartridges:
EPX air-powered applicator (not shown) 5 24 Element nozzle for all 400 ml cartridges
for DP 8005, DP 8010, 265 ml cartridges 6 18 Element nozzle for DP 8005, DP 8010, 265 ml
cartridge
Supply form: Duo pack cartridges
1:1 and 2:1 mix ratio = 50 ml and 400 ml
10:1 mix ratio = 38 ml and 265 ml
Bulk versions on request Important Notice:
All declarations, technical information and recommendations in this
brochure are based on tests we believe to be reliable, but we are unable
to guarantee their complete accuracy. Before using our product, please
make sure it is suitable for the intended use. Any question concerning
the reliability of 3M adhesives is subject to the applications of the terms
and conditions of sale and any applicable legislation.
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