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The best Interior and Exterior solution for bonding cast and extruded acrylic rapidly. The Stykra A2000 is specialised 2-part solvent adhesive that permanently bonds acrylic to acrylic. Available in a 500ml can with seperate activator, or in a 10:1 50ml cartridge ready for quick and simple application. The Stykra 2000 is a direct alternative to popular branded Tensol 70 acrylic cement.
Stykra A2000 Common Uses
- Interior and Exterior Acrylic sign Manufacture
- Bonding Snapfix Locators to Acrylic Perspex Lettering
- Bonding POS displays for Shop Fitout
- Model Making, Aquarium and Terranium Adhesive
Stykra A2000 acrylic glue application instructions
Preparation:
- Ensure surfaces to be bonded are clean, dry and free from dust, grease and oils.
- Consult the material safety data sheet (MSDS) before using for the first time.
Application (two part A & B)
- Parts A & B should be stored and used at room temperature (16°C – 20°C).
- Thoroughly mix an approximate 20:1 ratio of Part A & Part B. Allow to stand briefly, allowing any larger air bubbles to escape.
- Apply the mixed ture to your acrylic substrate, ensuring you use your mixed glue within 20 minutes of mixing Parts A & B. Any more time will weaken the final bond effectiveness.
- Remove any excess adhesive at this point, before the structural glue starts to cure.
- Use a suitable cleaner such as Stykra EXT Surface Cleaner
- The adhesive will set in 1.5-2 hours and withstand light handling.
- Hardening will continue over the following days. You can increase joint strength further by heating at 80°C for 3-4 hours.
Application (two part cartridge)
- Remove cap. Repeatedly press the gun trigger until both parts are dispensing before attaching mixer nozzle. This ensures you mix equal amounts of adhesive and activator.
- Apply the mixed adhesive to one surface.
- Remove any excess adhesive at this point, before the structural glue starts to cure.
- Use a suitable cleaner such as Stykra EXT Surface Cleaner
- The adhesive will set in 1.5-2 hours and withstand light handling.
- Hardening will continue over the following days. You can increase joint strength further by heating at 80°C for 3-4 hours.
- Full cure and ultimate bond strength will take 24 hours to achieve.
Stykra A2000 Acrylic Cement Properties
Properties of Uncured Material
Resin | Methyl methacrylate |
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Colour | Transparent |
Appearance | Clear liquid |
Viscosity brookfield t bar | 3000cps |
Cure system | Exothermic |
Open time (20:1 mix) | 30 minutes @ 20°C |
Handling strength (20:1 mix) | 60 minutes @ 20°C |
Open time (10:1 mix) | 20 minutes @ 20°C |
Handling time (10:1 mix) | 45 minutes @ 20°C |
Open time (5:1 mix) | 15 minutes @ 20°C |
Handling strength (5:1) | 30 minutes @ 20°C |
Performance of cured material
ASTM D1002 lapshear acrylic | substrate failure |
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Gap fill | 0.15mm – 0.6mm |
Temperature range | -55°C to 120°C |
Additional Information
Trade Only | No |
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Height | No |