1. Product Overview
Araldite® AW 136H / Hardener HV 997-1 is a two-component epoxy paste adhesive that cures at room temperature. It offers high strength, toughness, and strong resistance to water, humidity, and temperature variations. Its thixotropic nature makes it suitable for both vertical and horizontal applications without sagging.
2. Applications
This adhesive is designed for multipurpose bonding across metals, ceramics, glass, rubber, reinforced plastics, and composites. It is widely used in industrial and construction fields, especially for bonding metal and mineral panels to honeycomb cores. Its excellent adhesion and durability make it suitable for structural assemblies exposed to demanding environments.
3. Typical Properties
The product shows consistent performance across diverse substrates, with excellent lap shear strength and stable cured properties. It demonstrates a balance of mechanical strength, toughness, and durability under varying conditions of temperature, immersion, and humidity. Its long pot life allows practical application handling, while cure schedules provide flexibility for assembly operations.
| Property |
Araldite® AW 136H (Unmixed) |
Hardener HV 997-1 (Unmixed) |
Mixed Adhesive |
| Colour (Visual) |
Grey paste |
Beige paste |
Grey paste |
| Specific Gravity |
1.2 – 1.3 |
0.9 – 1.0 |
1.1 – 1.2 |
| Viscosity |
10 – 25 Pa.s |
Thixotropic |
Thixotropic |
| Mix Ratio (by weight) |
100 |
60 |
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| Mix Ratio (by volume) |
100 |
80 |
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| Pot Life (100 g at 25°C) |
— |
— |
~70 min |
| Lap Shear Strength (23°C) |
— |
— |
>16 MPa |
| Tensile Strength (Cured) |
— |
— |
19 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus (Cured) |
— |
— |
1000 MPa |
| Elongation at Break (Cured) |
— |
— |
2.7% |
| Glass Transition Temperature Tg |
— |
— |
109°C (DSC) |