1. Product Overview
LOCTITE ABLESTIK G 757 is a one-component, thixotropic epoxy adhesive designed for assembly operations. It provides strong adhesion to various substrates, stress reduction, and excellent flexibility across a broad temperature range. The product cures with heat and exhibits dependable bonding in demanding environments. Its gray appearance and stable formulation make it suitable for precise industrial use. The adhesive operates effectively within -40 °C to +150 °C and is engineered to deliver durable performance in applications where vibration and stress absorption are required.
2. Applications
This adhesive is specifically developed for the automotive industry, especially for bonding headlamp lenses to reflectors. Beyond automotive uses, it also adheres well to glass, steel, copper, aluminum, and FRP, making it suitable for structural bonding tasks requiring flexibility and resilience under thermal cycling.
3. Typical Properties
| Property |
Uncured Material |
Cured Material |
| Density |
1.2 g/cm³ |
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| Sag Resistance |
400 mils |
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| Press Flow |
100 seconds |
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| Storage Life |
210 days @ 2–8 °C |
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| Cure Schedule |
45 min @ 140°C / 20 min @ 160°C / 10 min @ 180°C |
Post-cure improves properties |
| Hardness |
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Shore D 35 @ 25°C; Shore A 35 @ 120°C |
| Tensile Peel Strength (Al–Al) |
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1.75 N/mm² (250 psi) |
| Tensile Lap Shear Strength (Al–Al) |
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10 N/mm² (1,490 psi) |
| Operating Temperature |
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-40 to +150 °C |
This product combines ease of use with strong, flexible adhesion, providing reliability for automotive and industrial assemblies where stress absorption and thermal endurance are essential.