LOCTITE EA 7000
Harmonization Code : 3214.10.00 | Putty and other mastics | Resin cements, caulking compounds and other mastics
Main features
- Dual-Temperature Composite Cure
- Extended 30-Day Out Time
- Supported or Unsupported Film
Product Description
LOCTITE EA 7000 AERO is a modified epoxy film adhesive for composite bonding, repair and co-cure assembly. It is available in supported or unsupported constructions, with standard film weights from 0.03 to 0.10 lb/sf and thicknesses from 0.005 to 0.017 in. The green film provides dual-temperature cure capability at 121 deg C or 180 deg C and has an out time greater than 30 days at 32 deg C and 50% relative humidity. Applications include composite repair, composite surfacing, bonding pre-cured composites and co-curing with composite prepregs.
Key features
- Supported or unsupported film: The modified epoxy film is available with or without a support construction.
- Dual-temperature cure: The adhesive can be cured at 121 deg C or 180 deg C.
- Extended out time: Out time is greater than 30 days at 32 deg C and 50% relative humidity.
Applications
Applications include composite repair, composite surfacing, bonding pre-cured composites and co-curing with composite prepregs.
TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
Technical Specifications
General Properties
Physical Properties
Additional Information
As-supplied properties
Supplied-film values; configuration-dependent where noted.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | Supported or unsupported | Modified epoxy film | |
| Scrim | Nonwoven polyester | Other constructions available on request | |
| Film weight | 0.03 to 0.10 | lb/sf | Metric range: 146 to 488 g/m^2 |
| Thickness | 0.005 to 0.017 | in | Metric range: 0.0127 to 0.043 cm |
| Color | Green | As supplied | |
| Volatiles | Less than 1 | % | As supplied |
| Out time | Greater than 30 | days | At 32 deg C and 50% relative humidity |
| Shelf life | Greater than 2 | years | At -18 deg C |
