ARALDITE® 2000 Adhesive Core Range: The Perfect Fusion of Reliability and Flexibility

The ARALDITE® 2000 Adhesive Core Range stands out for its unrivalled reliability and flexibility, guaranteeing an optimum response to 80% of your specific industrial bonding needs.

Comparison of 6 products in the ARALDITE® 2000 Adhesive Core Range :

ARALDITE® 2023, with its long open time, adapts to your needs, offering pot-life from 10 min to 1 hour depending on the reference chosen.

ARALDITE® 2050 and ARALDITE® 2051, with their ultra-fast setting, are your allies for emergency repairs in extreme conditions.

ARALDITE® 2053, with its unfailing resistance to ageing, weathering, powder coating and thermolacquering.

Derivative products such as ARALDITE® 2080 and ARALDITE® 2081 are distinguished by a 90% reduction in odours compared with traditional MMA. These two products complement each other, and are suitable for bonding metals/composites and plastics (excluding PE and PP).

	ARALDITE® 2023-10/30/60	ARALDITE® 2050	ARALDITE® 2051	ARALDITE® 2053-5/15	ARALDITE® 2080-5/15	ARALDITE® 2081-10
MAJOR ARGUMENT	Long open time	Ultra-fast	Ultra-fast	Flexible	Low odour	Low odour
COLOR	Grey	Pale Yellow	Yellow	Grey	Light brown / Beige	Off White
APPROVALS	EN45545-2, complies with HL3 requirements, Class R1 and R7 (Rail market) Lloyd’s Register (Marine market)	EN45545-2, complies with HL3 requirements, Class R1 and R7	EN45545-2, complies with HL3 requirements, Class R1 and R7	EN45545-2, complies with HL3 requirements, Class R1 and R7	EN45545-2, complies with HL3 requirements, Class R1 and R7	EN45545-2, complies with HL3 requirements, Class R1 and R7
CHEMISTRY / TECHNOLOGY	Methyl methacrylate	Methyl methacrylate	Methyl methacrylate	Methyl methacrylate	Methyl methacrylate	Methyl methacrylate
CURING	Ambient temperature	Ambient temperature	Ambient temperature	Ambient temperature	Ambient temperature	Ambient temperature
POT-LIFE	10/30/60 minutes (depending on reference)	1 to 2 minutes	4 to 6 minutes	5 to 15 minutes	5 to 15 minutes	10 minutes
ELONGATION AT BREAK (%)	100	10	10	50	85	70
SETTING TIME	30/60/90 minutes (depending on reference)	6 minutes	10 minutes	10/25 minutes (depending on reference)	8 minutes	15 minutes
TEMPERATURE RANGE	-40°C to 120°C	-40°C to 120°C	-40°C to 120°C	-40°C to 115°C	-40°C to 110°C	-40°C to 80°C
MATERIALS	metal, composite, plastic	metal, composite, plastic	metal, composite, plastic	metal, composite, plastic	metal, composite	plastic (excluding PE and PP)
BENEFITS	Long-lasting pot-life to suit your needs	Ultra-fast cure (6min) Emergency repairs Extreme conditions (underwater application, including seawater)	Ultra-fast cure (6min) Emergency repairs Extreme conditions (underwater application, including seawater)	Increased resistance to ageing, weathering, powder coating and powder coating processes	90% reduction in odours compared to traditional MMA Primerless Complementary with ARALDITE® 2081	90% reduction in odours compared to traditional MMA Primerless Complementary with ARALDITE® 2080
TDS / MSDS	View the ARALDITE® 2023-10 2023-30 2023-60	View the ARALDITE® 2050	View the ARALDITE® 2051	View the ARALDITE® 2053-5 2053-15	View the ARALDITE® 2080-5 2080-15	View the ARALDITE® 2081-10

Focus Métal : Araldite efficiency for metal bonding

Two-component epoxy adhesives from the Araldite range are particularly suitable for bonding metals, even under demanding conditions. Here’s an overview of the features that make them ideal for these applications, and the best practices for achieving a strong, durable bond.

Why is Araldite Core Range perfect for metals?

1. Exceptional adhesion: Araldite’s chemical compounds ensure long-term adhesion to metal surfaces.
2. Tensile and impact strength: Ideal for metal applications subject to high mechanical stress.
3. Enhanced durability: withstands harsh environmental conditions, including humidity, temperature variations and exposure to light chemicals.

Tips for successful bonding on metals

• Thorough preparation: In addition to the cleaning and sanding mentioned in the previous sections, consider degreasing metal surfaces with a specific solvent such as acetone.
• Even application: Make sure the epoxy layer is evenly distributed to avoid weak areas or air bubbles that could compromise the strength of the joint.
• Use of clamps: Hold parts together with clamps or similar devices during the setting time for perfect alignment.

Advanced options for specific projects

• Araldite 2050/2051: Perfect for outdoor or low-temperature work, offering rapid setting even under extreme conditions.
• Araldite 2023: Its extended working time is ideal for complex or large-scale assemblies.
• Araldite 2080-05/2080-15: These low-odour options are ideal for indoor environments or where emissions reduction is a priority.

By adopting these strategies and choosing the right Araldite product, you can maximize the strength and service life of your metal bonds. Whatever the project, from domestic repairs to industrial applications, Araldite offers reliable, high-performance solutions.