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Methyl Methacrylate Structural Adhesives

High performance methyl methacrylate structural adhesives that can be used for bonding metals, plastics, composite materials and engineering plastics that are hard to be bonded. It has the characteristics of simple- operation, fast-cured, high strength and so on. The cured product has excellent impact resistance, fatigue endurance and high frequency vibration resistance. 
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Plexus® MA300

Two-part methacrylate adhesive designed for structural bonding of composite, thermoplastic, and metal assemblies. MA300 has a working time of 3 to 6 minutes and reaches approximately 500 psi in 12 minutes and 1,000 psi in 15 minutes at 74°F (23°C).

Features

  • Medium working time of 3-6 mins

  • Easy to use 1:1 ratio

  • Fast, consistent strength development at room temperature

  • High strength, stiffness and toughened

  • Non-sag thixotropic dispensing

Part No.           Size

30500                50 mL

30000                400 mL

IT405                 5 GL Adhesive

IT406                 5 GL Activator

Plexus® MA310

Two-part methacrylate adhesive designed for structural bonding of thermoplastic, metal, and composite assemblies. Plexus MA310 is a medium-curing adhesive system. Plexus MA310 offers a combination of high strength and stiffness as well as the ability to bond a wide range of materials.

Features

  • Medium working time of 15-18 mins

  • Easy to use 1:1 ratio

  • Fast, consistent strength development at room temperature

  • High strength, stiffness and toughened

  • Non-sag thixotropic dispensing

Part No.           Size

31500                50 mL

31000                400 ML

IT435                 5 GL Adhesive

IT406                 5 GL Activator

Plexus® MA320

Two-part methacrylate adhesive designed for structural bonding of thermoplastic, metal, and composite assemblies. Plexus MA310 is a medium-curing adhesive system. Plexus MA310 offers a combination of high strength and stiffness as well as the ability to bond a wide range of materials.

Features

  • Medium working time of 15-18 mins

  • Easy to use 1:1 ratio

  • Fast, consistent strength development at room temperature

  • High strength, stiffness and toughened

  • Non-sag thixotropic dispensing

Part No.           Size

32049W             490 mL

32420                 5 GL Adhesive

IT406                  5 GL Activator

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Plexus® MA422

Two-part methacrylate adhesive designed for structural bonding of composite, thermoplastic, and metal assemblies. Plexus MA422 is finding wide usage for composite bonding applications in the transportation and marine industries because it requires virtually no surface preparation.

Features

  • Working time of 17-24 mins

  • Exceptional strength, elongation and fatigue resistance

  • Non-sag thixotropic dispensing

Part No.           Size

IT131                  380 mL

IT132                  5 GL Adhesive

IT159                  5 GL Activator

Plexus® AO420

Two-part methacrylate adhesive designed for structural bonding of thermoplastic, metal, and composite assemblies. Plexus MA420 (AO420) is a rapid-curing system and is the standard choice for composite bonding applications in the transportation industry.

Features

  • Short working time of 4-6 mins

  • Fast, consistent strength development at room temperature

  • Highly toughened formula for the toughest environments

  • Exceptional strength, elongation and fatigue resistance

  • Non-sag thixotropic dispensing

Part No.           Size

IT101B               380 mL

IT102                  5 GL Adhesive

IT112                  5 GL Activator

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Plexus® AO420 FS

Two-part methyl methacrylate adhesive for bonding thermoplastic plastics, Metals and composite materials in transportation industry.

Features

  • Practically no surface treatment is needed.

  • Outstanding fatigue resistance.
    Outstanding fatigue resistance.

  • Exceptional impact resistance and outstanding tenacity.

  • Fast curring

Part No.           Size

42039                380 mL

42040                490 mL

78822                18 Kg

78821                    20 Kg

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Plexus® MA425

Two-part methacrylate adhesive designed for structural bonding of composite, thermoplastic, and metal assemblies. Plexus MA425 is finding wide usage for composite bonding applications in the transportation and marine industries because it requires virtually no surface preparation.

Features

  • Working time of 30 – 35 mins

  • Exceptional strength, elongation and fatigue resistance
    Outstanding fatigue resistance.

  • Non-sag thixotropic dispensing

Part No.           Size

IT151                380 mL

IT154                1 GL

IT152                5 GL Adhesive

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Plexus® MA530

Two-part methacrylate adhesive designed for structural bonding of thermoplastic, metal, and composite assemblies. This product has been designed for use on large structures where a moderate open time product is needed. Plexus MA530 may be used for composite and metal bonding for small to large structures.

Features

  • Working time 30 – 40 mins

  • Excellent gap filling and thixotropic

  • Easy to use 1:1 ratio

  • High strength and very high elongation

Part No.           Size

53000               400 mL

IT203                5 GL Adhesive

IT205                5 GL Activator

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Plexus® MA560-1

Two-part methacrylate adhesive designed for structural bonding of thermoplastic, metal, and composite assemblies. Designed for use on large structures where a very long open time product is needed. Plexus MA560-1 is commonly used for bonding stringers and liners into large fiberglass boats with bond lines up to 1.00 in. (25 mm) thick.

Features

  • Long time 55 – 70 mins

  • Excellent gap filling and thixotropic

  • Easy to use 1:1 ratio

  • High strength and very high elongation

Part No.           Size

56000               400 mL

IT213                5 GL Adhesive

IT219                5 GL Activator

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Plexus® MA805

MA805 is an advanced non conductive, low halogen content two-part methacrylate adhesive designed for the structural bonding of various assemblies. In addition, MA805 does a superb job of bonding of metals without primers, and engineered thermoplastics and composite assemblies with little to no surface preparation. Combined at a 1:1 ratio by volume, MA805 has a working time of approximately 8 minutes and achieves 100 psi in approximately 35 minutes and 500 psi in approximately 45 minutes on Al 6061 at 75OF. This product provides a unique combination of high strength, excellent fatigue endurance, outstanding impact resistance, and superior toughness.

Features

  • Long time 7 – 10 mins

  • Excellent gap filling and thixotropic

  • Easy to use 1:1 ratio

  • High strength and very high elongation

Part No.           Size

80505               5 GL Adhesive

80504               5 GL Activator

Plexus® MA830

Two-part methacrylate adhesive designed for structural bonding of metals without primers. In addition, Plexus MA830 does a superb job of bonding thermoplastic and composite assemblies with little or no surface preparation.

Features

  • Fast working time 4 – 6 mins

  • Primer less adhesion to many metals, most thermoplastics and composites

  • Exceptional strength and elongation which allows for bonding of dissimilar materials

  • Excellent fatigue resistance, impact resistance and toughness

  • Excellent environmental resistance to salt spray and other environmental factors

Part No.           Size

IT186                380 mL (GRAY)

IT187                380 mL (GB)

IT185                5 GL Adhesive

IT262                   5 GL Activator

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Plexus® MA830 FS

Two-part methacrylate adhesive suitable for bonding industrial Metals.

Features

  • Fast working time 3 –5 mins

  • Excellent bonding properties for Metal materials

  • With better adaptability to some Metals that are hard to be bonded (magnesium, zinc alloy, etc.)

  • Short preliminary curing time for guaranteed production efficiency

  • Suitable for electrophoresis process

Part No.           Size

83038                380 mL

83051                50 mL (GB)

IT185                5 GL Adhesive

IT262                   5 GL Activator

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