LORD® Maxlok™ MX/T3, MX/T6 and MX/T18 acrylic adhesives replace welding, brazing, riveting and other mechanical fastening methods especially over a wide range of temperature environments subject to high impact or high peel loads.

LORD® Maxlok™ acrylic adhesives are available in a range of working times to accommodate a wide variety of process requirements.
Unit of Measure

Typical Properties

Appearance

N/A Paste

Brookfield Viscosity at 77 Degree Fahrenheit (ºF) (25 Degree Celsius (ºC)) Temperature

N/A 170000 to 320000 cP

Density

N/A 11.5 to 12.1 lb/gal1378 to 1450 kg/m³

Flash Point Temperature

N/A 201 ºF94 ºC

Note for Typical Properties

N/A Data is typical and not to be used for specification purposes.

Typical Properties of Adhesive Mixed with Recommended Accelerator

Mix Ratio by Volume, Accelerator to Adhesive

N/A 1:4

Solids Content

N/A 100 %

Working Time at 77 Degree Fahrenheit (ºF) (25 Degree Celsius (ºC)) Temperature

N/A 3 to 5 minutes
Time to Handling Strength at 77 Fahrenheit (ºF) (25 Degree Celsius (ºC)) Temperature1 N/A 6 to 8 minutes

Mixed Appearance

N/A Gray Paste

Note for Typical Properties of Adhesive Mixed with Recommended Accelerator

N/A Data is typical and not to be used for specification purposes.

Shelf Life/Storage

Shelf Life/Storage

N/A Shelf life of each component is six months when stored below 80 ºF (27 ºC) in original, unopened container. Storage temperatures of 40-50 ºF (4-10 ºC) are recommended. If stored cold, allow product to return to room temperature before using. Protect from

Specifications

Shelf Life

N/A 6 months

Color

N/A Gray

Features

Versatile

N/A Bonds a wide range of unprepared metals with minimal substrate preparation.

Temperature Resistant

N/A Performs at temperatures from -40 ºF to +300 ºF (-40 ºC to +149 ºC).

Environmentally Resistant

N/A Resists dilute acids, alkalis, solvents, greases, oils, moisture, salt spray and weathering, provides excellent resistance to indirect UV exposure.

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Rated

N/A Maxlok™ MX/T6 adhesive system is UL 746C certified.

Precise Bondline

N/A Allows precise control of adhesive bondline thickness due to its content of glass beads, 0.01" (0.025 cm) diameter.

Non-Sag

N/A Remains in position when applied on vertical or overhead surfaces, allowing for greater process flexibility.

Applications

Surface Preparation

N/A Remove grease, loose contamination or poorly adhering oxides from metal surfaces. Normal amounts of mill oils and drawing compounds usually do not present a problem in adhesion. Most plastics require a simple cleaning before bonding. Some may require abrading for optimum performance.

Mixing

N/A Mix LORD® Maxlok™ T3, T6 or T18 adhesive with the proper amount of LORD Maxlok MX accelerator. Handheld cartridges will automatically dispense the correct volumetric ratio of each component. Even color distribution visually indicates a thorough mix. Once mixed, the adhesive cures rapidly.

Applying

N/A Apply adhesive using handheld cartridges or automatic meter/mix/dispense equipment.
  • Handheld Cartridges
  1. Load the cartridge into the applicator gun and remove the end caps.
  2. Level the plungers by expelling a small amount of adhesive to ensure both sides are level.
  3. Attach mixing tip and expel a mixer’s length of adhesive.
  4. Apply adhesive to substrate and mate the parts within the working time of the adhesive. Clamp in position until adhesive reaches handling strength.
  5. Do not re-expose adhesive to air once parts are mated. Mated parts should be repositioned by sliding to achieve proper alignment.

    • Meter/Mix/Dispense Equipment

    Contact your LORD representative if assistance is needed using this equipment.

Curing

N/A Complete cure requires 24 hours at room temperature. Mating surfaces must be held in contact during the entire curing process. Cure rate can be accelerated by applying modest heat [<150 ºF (<66 ºC)]. Cured adhesive is colored to visually indicate a full cure; cure color depends on the accelerator used.

Cleanup

N/A Clean equipment and tools prior to the adhesive cure with solvents such as isopropyl alcohol, acetone or methyl ethyl ketone (MEK). Once adhesive is cured, heat the adhesive to 400 ºF (204 ºC) or above to soften the adhesive. This allows the parts to be separated and the adhesive to be more easily removed.

Additional Information

Additional Information

N/A Values stated in this technical data sheet represent typical values as not all tests are run on each lot of material produced.

Information provided herein is based upon tests believed to be reliable. In as much as LORD® Corporation has no control over the manner in which others may use this information, it does not guarantee the results to be obtained. In addition, LORD® Corporation does not guarantee the performance of the product or the results obtained from the use of the product or this information where the product has been repackaged by any third party, including but not limited to any product end-user. Nor does the company make any express or implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose concerning the effects or results of such use.

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