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Hernon Tuffbond® 305 is a modified epoxy adhesive that provides a very fast room temperature cure. Tuffbond® 305 exhibits very good moisture chemical and heat resistance. This very fast cure epoxy adhesive is specially formulated for rapid in-line assembly of loud speakers. Tuffbond® 305 is also recommended for bonding metals, wood, ceramics, etc., and can be used for potting and encapsulation of electrical and electronic components.

Product Type: Epoxy Adhesive, Reactive Adhesive, Structural Adhesive

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Ceramic, Metal, Wood

Cure Method: Air Dry

Chemical Family: Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features
Product Benefits
  • Fast at room temperature (about 4 minutes).
  • Low shrinkage.
  • 100% reactive, non-solvent system.
  • Easy mixing ratio of resin and hardener.
  • No fuming on gelation.

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Cure Method
Typical Applications
  • Bonding voice coil to cone.
  • Bonding pole piece to magnet.
  • Bonding alnico magnet to base.
  • Rapid curing structural and electrical repair kit.
  • Rapid curing laminates and “gel” coats.
  • Potting electronic boards.
  • Encapsulating electrical and electronic components.

Properties

Typical Properties (Uncured)
Property Part A Part B
Base Epoxy Amine
Appearance Clear Lt Amber
Viscosity at 25ºC, cP 10,000 to 16,000

12,000 to 18,000

Mix Ratio by Weight 1 1
Specific Gravity 1.17 1.13
Cured Speed vs Temperature

Shear Strength on steel lap-shear specimens tested at 22ºC, according to ASTM D1002.

  Cure Time     Temperature  

   % of Initial Strength  

2 hours 22ºC 30
4 hours 22ºC 40
16 hours 22°C 42
24 hours 22°C 100
2 hours 45°C 100
Typical Cured Performance

Shear Strength on lap-shear specimens tested according to ASTM D1002.

 Cure Time at 22ºC  Substrate

   Shear Strength (psi)    

24 hours GB Aluminum 1000 - 2000
24 hours GB Steel 2000 - 3000
Typical Environmental Resistance

Shear Strength on steel lap-shear specimens tested according to ASTM D1002. Cured for 72 hours at 22ºC.

Hot Strength 

Tested at temperature

TuffBond® 305 - Typical Environmental Resistance

Heat Aging

Aged at the temperature indicated and tested at 22ºC. 

TuffBond® 305 - Typical Environmental Resistance  - 1

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

General Information

This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials. For safe handling information on this product, consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Storage & Handling

Storage

Tuffbond® 305 should be stored in a cool, dry location in unopened containers at a temperature between 45ºF to 85ºF (7ºC to 29ºC) unless otherwise labeled. Optimal storage is at the lower half of this temperature range. To prevent contamination of unused material, do not return any material to its original container.