Loctite 9696.060NW AERO
Harmonization Code : 3506.91.90.99 | Prepared glues and other prepared adhesives, not elsewhere specified or included; products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of 1 kg ; Adhesives based on polymers of headings 3901 to 3913 or on rubber; Other ; Other
Main features
- Metal-to-Aluminum Epoxy Bonding
- 225 to 265 deg F Cure Window
- 250 deg F Service Temperature
Product Description
LOCTITE EA 9696 AERO Epoxy Film Adhesive is a modified epoxy film adhesive for metal-to-metal and honeycomb bonding. It combines high toughness with a defined service temperature of 250°F (121°C), based on retaining 1,000 psi (6.9 MPa) tensile lap shear strength under ASTM D1002 testing. The film supports cure temperatures from 225°F to 265°F (107°C to 129°C) and provides balanced flow for both bonding configurations. Long room-temperature out-time supports production-floor and repair handling, while documented strength retention after hot/wet, fuel, hydraulic-fluid, de-icing-fluid, and dry-heat conditioning supports evaluation for environmentally demanding bonded assemblies.
Key features
- Metal and honeycomb bonding: Balanced-flow film is suitable for metal-to-metal and aluminum-honeycomb bonding applications.
- Flexible thermal cure window: Supports cure for 60 to 90 minutes between 225°F and 265°F (107°C and 129°C).
- Extended shop out-time: May be used for at least 60 days at 77°F (25°C) or 30 days at 90°F (32°C) after removal from refrigerated storage.
Applications / Suitable for
- Metal-to-metal bonding
- Aluminum-honeycomb bonding
- Shop-floor and repair bonding operations requiring extended out-time
- Sound-suppression assemblies using reticulated adhesive film
TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
Technical Specifications
No specifications available.
Additional Information
As-supplied / before-processing properties
Storage and handling characteristics for the epoxy adhesive film before cure.
| Property | Value | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|
| Product form | Modified epoxy adhesive film | As supplied |
| Recommended storage temperature | 0°F (-18°C) or below | Store in sealed containers to prevent moisture contamination |
| Warranty storage life | 12 months from date of shipment | Stored at 0°F (-18°C) |
| Open assembly time | At least 60 days at 77°F (25°C); at least 30 days at 90°F (32°C) | After removal from refrigerated storage |
After-processing / final-state properties
Typical cured bulk-resin and bonded-joint properties. Performance depends on film construction, cure schedule, substrate preparation, and test configuration.
| Property | Typical value | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|
| Service temperature | 250°F (121°C) | Temperature at which the adhesive retains 1,000 psi (6.9 MPa), ASTM D1002 |
| Glass transition temperature, dry | 253°F (123°C) | DMTA, E′ curve |
| Glass transition temperature, wet | 200°F (93°C) | DMTA, E′ curve; conditioned at 160°F (71°C) and 98% RH to moisture equilibrium |
| Cured density | 1.14 g/mL | Bulk resin |
| Moisture uptake | <3% | Wet conditioning at 160°F (71°C) and 98% RH to moisture equilibrium |
| Ultimate tensile strength at 77°F (25°C) | 6,839 psi (47.2 MPa) | 0.125 in (3.18 mm) casting, ASTM D638; cured 60 minutes at 250°F (121°C) |
