Adhesives and accessories

Structural adhesives for composite materials:

• PU structural adhesives for different materials and impact strength

• EP structural adhesives with high elastic modulus or temperature resistance

• MMA multi-use adhesives

Structural adhesives for composite materials:

We offer an extensive range of application-oriented system solutions from SikaAxson.

Sika is a leading manufacturer of adhesives with many years of experience in the automotive, aerospace, marine and general industry sectors.

A broad range of polyurethane and epoxy adhesives is available for bonding and sealing fibre composite materials to each other and to other materials.

PUR

	Open time [min]	LSS [MPa]	Peel strength [N/mm]	Elongation at break [%]	Application, description
SikaForce®-490 L10 black (Adekit A280, H6280)	10	16	12	80	Structural bonding of spoilers and metal inserts/heads to composite materials. Vibration damping. Good chemical resistance. Short handling time with low heat generation. Impact strength: 30 N/mm
SikaForce®-490 L03 black (Adekit A290, H6290)	3	16	12	80
SikaForce®-490 L15 grey (Adekit A220, H6220)	9	16	12	95	Two-component PUR structural adhesive. Bonding and repair of high-volume parts, body panels and composite components. Room-temperature curing, paste-like consistency
SikaForce®-7888 L10	10	20		40	Suitable for structural joints exposed to dynamic loads and where rapid strength build-up is critical.

further types available on request

MMA

	Open time [min]	LSS [MPa]	Peel strength [N/mm]	Elongation at break [%]	Application, description
SikaFast®-310 (Adekit A310-1)	10	24	9	40	Very good mechanical and thermal performance up to 120 °C. Multi-purpose products with a thermoplastic character. Bonds a wide range of materials.

Open time [min]

LSS [MPa]

Peel strength [N/mm]

Elongation at break [%]

Application, description

SikaFast®-310

(Adekit A310-1)

10

24

9

40

Very good mechanical and thermal performance up to 120 °C. Multi-purpose products with a thermoplastic character. Bonds a wide range of materials.

further types available on request

EP

	Open time [min]	LSS [MPa]	Peel strength [N/mm]	Elongation at break [%]	Application, description
SikaPower®-730 (Adekit A130, H9930)	6	17	1.5	3	Fast curing at room temperature. Suitable for injection. Bonds substrates such as composites, metal, wood and concrete.
SikaPower®-740 black (Adekit A140-1, H9940-1)	40	21	5	2	Versatile with very good mechanical performance. Paste-like, non-sagging gap filler. Impact strength: 10 N/mm
SikaPower®-752 L120 FR (Adekit H9952 BK) black	120	25	5	3	Designed for large-area bonding, nano-reinforced system, self-extinguishing to EN 45545-2, FAR 25 (FAR 25§853) and AITM (ABD0031)
SikaPower®-755 (Adekit A155, H9955)	120	22	3	8.5	Paste-like structural adhesive with a long pot life. For large composite parts, repair and maintenance. Good mechanical performance as well as chemical and temperature resistance. Impact strength: 15 N/mm
SikaPower®-770 (Adekit A170-1, H9970) black	30	24	5	3	Bonding of metallic and composite structures, for bonding vehicle body panels and for aerospace applications. Room-temperature curing, paste-like consistency

further types available on request

Accessories such as manual and pneumatic dispensers and mixing tubes are always available.

Dosing guns

	Cartridge size [ml]	Processing	Mixing ratio
Dosing gun for double cartridges	50	Manual	1:1
Dosing gun for double cartridges	400	Manual	1:1 / 2:1
Dosing gun for double cartridges	400	Pneumatic	1:1 / 2:1