Crestomer® Advantage 30 Structural Adhesive

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Crestomer® Advantage 30 Structural Adhesive is a white, high-performance structural adhesive offering the same advantages as Crestomer® 1151A but in a more convenient, pre-packed 380ml co-axial cartridge. It is particularly suitable for marine applications and has Lloyd's approval. The opaque white color of the adhesive blends well esthetically with cosmetically sensitive applications.

Product Type: 2K (2 component) Adhesive, Adhesive, Structural Adhesive

Application Area: Marine Applications

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Composites, Metal, Stainless Steel, Wood

Application Method: Gun

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates, Acrylics, Acrylates & Methacrylates, Urethane Acrylates

Technical Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Features and Benefits
  • Urethane acrylate base
  • Excellent retention of toughness
  • Excellent fatigue and impact resistance
  • Non sag
  • Excellent adhesion and high elongation at break
  • Highly thixotropic
  • Perfect gap filling solution
  • Application on vertical surfaces

Applications & Uses

Application Area
Application Method
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Recommended Applications
  • Crestomer Advantage 30 is supplied ready to use in pre-packed 380ml co-axial cartridges with no hand mixing required. Crestomer Advantage 30 is supplied pre-accelerated and contains advantage catalyst within the cartridge. The mixer indicator system imparts a neutral, opaque white color and this blends well in cosmetically sensitive applications.
  • For industrial/ commercial use only. The user must determine the suitability of a selected adhesive for a given substrate and application. Contact your local Scott Bader representative for questions or assistance with the selection of adhesives for your use. This product is intended for use by skilled individuals at their own risk. Recommendations contained herein are based on information we believe to be reliable. The properties and strength values are obtained under controlled conditions at the Scott Bader laboratory.

Properties

Appearance
White paste
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hardness65Shore D
Tensile Elongation100 - 120%
Tensile Modulus400 - 600MPa
Water Absorption0.68%
Tensile Strength⁵22 - 25MPa
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity1.15
Volatile Content40 - 45%
Viscosity³280,000 - 350,000cP
Mixed Ratio⁴ (by volume)10:1
Application Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Working Time30Minutes
Fixture Time²2.5Hours
Gap Filling1 - 20
Color Change (over cure)None
Recommended Application Temperature18 - 25°C
Note
  1. Geltime measured with 100g mass of adhesive at 25°C/ 77°F.
  2. Time taken at 23°C/ 73°F (ambient temperature) to achieve 1.4MPa strength in lap-shear tests according to BS ISO.
  3. Measured using Brookfield Viscometer at 25°C/ 77°F.
  4. Mix ratio based on cartridge dispensing, as supplied.
  5. Shelf life defined from date of manufacture when stored as recommended.

Technical Details & Test Data

Comparisons with Competitive Materials

Crestomer® adhesives are one of a wide variety of materials that can be used in bonded assemblies. Compared to other adhesives, Crestomers offer the following benefits:

  • Monomer type identical to polyester resins
  • Cured with conventional peroxides
  • Low exotherm during cure
  • Available in a range of working and fixture times
  • Ease of application
  • Cost effective

High exotherm in an adhesive can cause the substrate to distort and give poor esthetic characteristics to the parts being bonded. The chemistry of Crestomer® adhesives ensures
that high exotherm temperatures, a characteristic of some other adhesives do not occur. The graph shows the exotherm temperatures of Crestomer® adhesives over a range of test temperatures.

FRP to FRP bond strength

Crestomer® Advantage 30 Structural Adhesive - Comparisons With Competitive Materials

Exotherm of Crestomer® adhesives

High exotherm in an adhesive can cause the substrate to distort and give poor aesthetic characteristics to the parts being bonded. The chemistry of Crestomer® adhesives ensures that high exotherm temperatures, a characteristic of some other adhesives, does not occur. The graph shows the exotherm temperatures of Crestomer® adhesives over a range of test temperatures.

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Surface Preparation

Crestomer Advantage 30 has excellent adhesion to FRP material provided that the surface has been maintained free of dust and grease. This can be guaranteed by the use of propietary stripable cloths such as peel ply (without lubricant contaminates). If the laminate surface is more than three days old it is recommended that they are lightly abraded and wiped with acetone or styrene on a lint-free, clean cloth prior to bonding.

Recommended Substrates

Crestomer® adhesives are one of a wide variety of materials that can be used in bonded assemblies. Compared to other adhesives, Crestomers offer the following benefits:

  • Monomer type identical to polyester resins
  • Cured with conventional peroxides
  • Low exotherm during cure
  • Available in a range of working and fixture times
  • Ease of application
  • Cost effective

High exotherm in an adhesive can cause the substrate to distort and give poor esthetic characteristics to the parts being bonded. The chemistry of Crestomer® adhesives ensures
that high exotherm temperatures, a characteristic of some other adhesives do not occur. The graph shows the exotherm temperatures of Crestomer® adhesives over a range of test temperatures.

FRP to FRP bond strength

Crestomer® Advantage 30 Structural Adhesive - Comparisons With Competitive Materials

Exotherm of Crestomer® adhesives

High exotherm in an adhesive can cause the substrate to distort and give poor esthetic characteristics to the parts being bonded. The chemistry of Crestomer® adhesives ensures that high exotherm temperatures, a characteristic of some other adhesives, does not occur. The graph shows the exotherm temperatures of Crestomer® adhesives over a range of test temperatures.

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Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Global
Packaging Information

Crestomer Advantage 30 is supplied in 380ml co-axial cartridges.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 Months
Storage and Shelf Life
  • Crestomer Advantage 30 should be stored internally in its original container. It is recommended that the storage temperature should be between 15°C and 20°C/ 60°F and 68°F. Cartridges should be opened only immediately prior to use. Products should never be frozen.
  • The shelf life for Crestomer products is defined from date of manufacture if stored as recommended. The expiry date is indicated on the product labels