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    Epoxy Potting Compounds

    Encase electronic assemblies in a layer of epoxy for protection from dust, chemicals, moisture, mechanical shock, and vibration. The strongest of the potting compounds, epoxies are rigid and wear resistant. They have excellent chemical and moisture resistance, withstand a wide range of temperatures, and provide excellent electrical insulation. All require a mixer nozzle and gun to dispense.
    3M Potting Compounds—Extra Hard
    Image of System. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Potting Compounds. Epoxy Potting Compounds.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potting Compounds. Epoxy Potting Compounds.
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    DP2701.64Thick Liquid3488500.18-65 to 210UL 94 HB
    Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Plastic, Rubber, GlassClear7467A274000000
    DP2706.8Thick Liquid3488500.18-65 to 210UL 94 HB
    Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Plastic, Rubber, GlassClear7467A31100000
    Accessories for Potting Compounds
    Loctite® Potting Compounds—Extra Hard
    Image of System. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Potting Compounds. Epoxy Potting Compounds.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potting Compounds. Epoxy Potting Compounds.
    Model Number ES1902—Loctite® ES1001™, ES1902™, and ES2500™ come with a mixer nozzle.
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    ES19021.7Thin Liquid60241,350Not Rated-40 to 250Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, PlasticClear7369A150000000
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    Optically Clear Two-Part Silicone Rubber Potting Compounds

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potting Compounds. Optically Clear Two-Part Silicone Rubber Potting Compounds, Cartridge, Loctite®.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potting Compounds. Optically Clear Two-Part Silicone Rubber Potting Compounds, Bottle.

    Loctite®

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    Clear enough to read through, these UV-resistant potting compounds allow optimal light transmission for use with LEDs, solar cells, and fiber optics. Use them to encase electronic assemblies for protection from dust, moisture, mechanical shock, and vibration. Softer and more flexible than epoxies and urethanes with the widest temperature range, these silicone rubber compounds are the best choice for high-temperature applications and electronics exposed to thermal cycling. They have excellent electrical insulation and good moisture resistance but poor chemical and abrasion resistance. Also known as RTV (room-temperature vulcanizing).
    Cartridge—Compounds in a cartridge come with a mixer nozzle for precise application. You need a gun (sold separately) to dispense.
    Bottle—Compounds in a bottle are easy to apply in high volumes. Just mix and pour them over components inside containers, such as potting boxes.
    Thick Liquid and Thin Liquid—Liquid compounds harden around your component to form a strong, durable, and permanent layer of protection.
    Gel—Gel compounds form a soft and flexible layer of protection. You can also remove them if you need to re-access your components. They are rated IP68 once potted, so they seal out water even if submersed.
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    Loctite® Cartridge Potting Compounds—Soft
    562013.5 fl. oz.Thin Liquid2030Yes1:15300.16-65 to 390Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Product Shelf Life
    Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Silver, Titanium, Plastic, Composite, FiberglassClearClear74965A880000000
     
    Momentive Bottle Potting Compounds—Medium Soft
    RTV6151 lb.Thick Liquid606010:15000.19-75 to 400Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Silver, Titanium, Plastic, Composite, FiberglassClearClear74965A51000000
     
    Bottle Potting Compounds
    10.1 fl. oz.Gel15151:15000.2-75 to 355IP68
    Dusty, SubmersibleAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Silver, Titanium, Plastic, Composite, FiberglassClearClear74965A5200000
     
    Accessories for Potting Compounds

    Two-Part Silicone Rubber Potting Compounds

    Encase electronic assemblies in a layer of silicone rubber for protection from dust, moisture, mechanical shock, and vibration. Softer and more flexible than epoxies and urethanes with the widest temperature range, silicone rubber potting compounds are the best choice for high-temperature applications and electronics exposed to thermal cycling. They have good moisture resistance but poor chemical and abrasion resistance. Silicones provide excellent electrical insulation. They’re also known as RTV (room-temperature vulcanizing).
    Cartridges
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potting Compounds. Two-Part Silicone Rubber Potting Compounds, Cartridges.
    Cartridge potting compounds require a gun (sold separately) to dispense; use them with the included mixer nozzle.
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    1.7Thick Liquid2548Not Rated0.18-55 to 390Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Plastic, Ceramic, GlassClear74965A22000000
     
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    Light-Activated Urethane Potting Compounds

    Image of Product. Bottle. Front orientation. Potting Compounds. Light-Activated Urethane Potting Compounds.

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    In just 20 seconds under a UV light, these urethane compounds form into a strong protective layer on electrical components. They withstand a wide range of temperatures and are good electrical insulators. They also stop chemicals, moisture, and dust from damaging your device. With excellent flexibility, they protect against vibration and impact. Since they also work as an adhesive, you can use them to bond and insulate components such as electrical connectors and thermal switches. No mixing required.
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    Bottle Potting Compounds—Extra Hard
    1.69Thin Liquid202020 sec. @ 100 mW/cm²UV Light1,800Not Rated-40 to 250Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Polycarbonate, Plastic, Ceramic, Glass, ABS, Garolite, Polyimide, PVCClearClear6612N11000000
     

    Heat-Transfer Epoxy Potting Compounds

    Formulated to draw heat away from sensitive electronic components, these potting compounds have higher thermal conductivity than standard potting compounds. Use them to encase electronic assemblies for protection from dust, chemicals, moisture, mechanical shock, and vibration. Rigid and wear resistant, epoxies are the strongest of the potting compounds. They have excellent chemical and moisture resistance, withstand a wide range of temperatures, and provide excellent electrical insulation.
    Jar and Syringe Potting Compounds—Extra Hard
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potting Compounds. Heat-Transfer Epoxy Potting Compounds, Jar, Syringe.
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    1.5Thin Liquid30264500.21Not Rated5001 hr. @ 250°F Then 1 hr. @ 350°FAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Cast Iron, Copper, Iron, Steel, Stainless Steel, Silver, Titanium, Plastic, Composite, Ceramic, GlassAmber7563A52000000
    Jar and Bottle Potting Compounds—Extra Hard
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potting Compounds. Heat-Transfer Epoxy Potting Compounds, Bottle, Jar.
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    16Thin Liquid30264500.21Not Rated5001 hr. @ 250°F Then 1 hr. @ 350°FAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Cast Iron, Copper, Iron, Steel, Stainless Steel, Silver, Titanium, Plastic, Composite, Ceramic, GlassAmber7563A510000000

    Adjustable-Hardness Heat-Transfer Epoxy Potting Compounds

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potting Compounds. Adjustable-Hardness Heat-Transfer Epoxy Potting Compounds, Jars and Syringes.

    Jars and Syringes

    Mixing required—resin and hardener come in two separate jars or in a jar and syringe and must be combined before applying. Change the mix ratio of these heat-transfer potting compounds to achieve the right hardness for your application. They're formulated to draw heat away from sensitive electronic components, so they have higher thermal conductivity than standard potting compounds. Use them to encase electronic assemblies for protection from dust, chemicals, moisture, mechanical shock, and vibration. Rigid and wear resistant, epoxies are the strongest of the potting compounds. They have excellent chemical and moisture resistance, withstand a wide range of temperatures, and provide excellent electrical insulation.
    The size listed is the combined total of the two parts.
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    1.6Thick Liquid3026Extra Hard, Medium Hard, Medium Soft, Soft4501.01-100 to 4502 Hrs. @ 250°FAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Plastic, Ceramic, GlassTan6196T3000000
     

    Optically Clear Epoxy Potting Compounds

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potting Compounds. Optically Clear Epoxy Potting Compounds, Loctite®, Cartridge.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potting Compounds. Optically Clear Epoxy Potting Compounds, Cartridge.

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    Loctite®

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    Clear enough to read through, these UV-resistant potting compounds allow optimal light transmission for use with LEDs, solar cells, and fiber optics. Use them to encase electronic assemblies for protection from dust, chemicals, moisture, mechanical shock, and vibration. Rigid and wear resistant, epoxies are the strongest of the potting compounds. They have excellent chemical and moisture resistance, withstand a wide range of temperatures, and provide excellent electrical insulation. All require a mixer nozzle and gun to dispense.
    Model Number ES1901—Loctite® ES1901™ comes with a mixer nozzle.
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    Loctite® Cartridge Potting Compounds—Extra Hard
    ES19011.7Thick Liquid324Yes1:1400Not Rated-40 to 220Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Plastic, Ceramic, GlassClearClear7369A14000000
     
    Cartridge Potting Compounds—Extra Hard
    1.7Thick Liquid4024No1:15000.24 W/(m⋅°C)-65 to 275Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Cast Iron, Copper, Iron, Steel, Stainless Steel, Silver, Plastic, Rubber, Composite, Fiberglass, Ceramic, GlassAmberClear7369A3700000
     
    Accessories for Potting Compounds

    Heavy Duty Coatings for Electronics

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potting Compounds. Heavy Duty Coatings for Electronics.
    Thinner than standard potting compounds, these coatings flow easily into small spaces between electrical components. Use them to secure and insulate hardware on printed circuit boards. Rigid and wear resistant, epoxies have excellent chemical and moisture resistance, withstand a wide range of temperatures, and provide excellent electrical insulation. Dispense with a mixer nozzle and a gun (each sold separately).
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    Loctite® Cartridge Potting Compounds—Extra Hard
    E-00CL1.7Thick Liquid524No1:1400Not Rated-65 to 180Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Product Shelf Life
    Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Silver, Titanium, Plastic, Composite, FiberglassClearClear6430A16000000
    E-00CL6.8Thick Liquid524No1:1400Not Rated-65 to 180Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Product Shelf Life
    Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Silver, Titanium, Plastic, Composite, FiberglassClearClear1765A6600000
     
    Accessories for Potting Compounds

    Low-Outgassing Optically Clear Two-Part Silicone Rubber Potting Compounds

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potting Compounds. Low-Outgassing Optically Clear Two-Part Silicone Rubber Potting Compounds.
    Tested to meet ASTM E595, a standard used by NASA, these compounds produce almost no volatile emissions that could damage sensitive electronics, even in a vacuum. Light passes through them easily, so they’re ideal for protecting solar cells and fiber optics. Made of silicone rubber, these compounds are softer and more flexible than epoxy and urethane compounds. That means they’re better at protecting against shocks and vibration. They also withstand a wider range of temperatures, so you can use them with electronics that heat and cool rapidly. These compounds are excellent electrical insulators, and they’ll shield your components from moisture and dust. However, they don’t hold up well to chemicals or scrapes. They’re also known as RTV (room-temperature vulcanizing).
    These compounds are easy to apply in high volumes. Just mix the two parts together and pour them over components inside a container, such as a potting box.
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    Bottle Potting Compounds—Medium Soft
    4.1Thick Liquid32410:14750.2-45 to 390ASTM E595Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Steel, Silver, Fiberglass, GlassClearClear9043N11000000000
     

    Ready-to-Use Silicone Rubber Potting Compounds

    No mixing required—these potting compounds come ready to apply. Use them to encase electronic assemblies for protection from dust, moisture, mechanical shock, and vibration. Softer and more flexible than epoxies and urethanes with the widest temperature range, silicone rubber potting compounds are the best choice for high-temperature applications and electronics exposed to thermal cycling. They have good moisture resistance but poor chemical and abrasion resistance. Silicones provide excellent electrical insulation. They're also known as RTV (room-temperature vulcanizing) compounds because they don’t need heat or UV light to cure.
    Cannot Be Sold to Canada—Potting compounds that cannot be sold to Canada are restricted by product labeling requirements.
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    Compounds—Soft
    3TubePaste15244250.06-75 to 400UL 94 HB
    Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Plastic, Ceramic, GlassClearClearCanada1832A111000000
     

    Light-Activated Epoxy Potting Compounds

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potting Compounds. Light-Activated Epoxy Potting Compounds.
    Handle potted items within minutes—these potting compounds dry quickly when exposed to UV light. For added strength and durability, cure them with heat. Since they’re epoxy, they won’t break down from chemicals or moisture. They’re also excellent electrical insulators and withstand a wide range of temperatures. Use them to shield components from dust, moisture, chemicals, mechanical shock, and vibration. You need a mixer nozzle (not included) and a gun and plunger (both sold separately) to dispense. The nozzle lets you apply these compounds precisely.
    For maximum effectiveness, these compounds need to be heat cured after they’re cured with UV light. Overall dry time includes heat curing at 149° F.
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    Loctite® Cartridge Potting Compounds—Extra Hard
    33361.4Thick Liquid516No4:160 sec. @ 30 mW/cm²UV LightNot RatedNot Rated-65 to 350Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Silver, Titanium, Plastic, Composite, FiberglassAmberClear1765A36000000
     
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    Reusable Silicone Rubber Potting Compounds

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Potting Compounds. Reusable Silicone Rubber Potting Compounds.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potting Compounds. Reusable Silicone Rubber Potting Compounds, Cartridge Potting Compounds.

    Cartridge Potting Compounds

    Make repairs or changes to electrical components after they’ve been potted. While most compounds are permanent, these form a gel that bonds to itself, so you can peel it off without damaging your equipment. Often used in junction boxes, they form a water- and dust-proof seal that’s rated IP68 while also providing excellent electrical insulation. Made of silicone rubber, they withstand a wide range of temperatures and are soft and flexible enough to resist shock and vibration. However, they’re not as strong as permanent potting compounds, so they don’t resist scrapes as well as those made of epoxy and urethane. They’re also not as chemical resistant as epoxy and urethane compounds.
    These compounds won’t solidify once you open the container, so you have time to make adjustments when applying them. When removing them from your components, they mostly come off in one piece but there might be some residue left over.
    Cartridge Potting Compounds—Cartridge compounds have a nozzle for precise application. The nozzle can also fit into junction box knockouts, so it’s easier to fill up installed enclosures than it is with bottle compounds. They come ready to use with no mixing required and no waiting time.
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    Cartridge Potting Compounds
    9.4Gel5000.2-75 to 390IP68
    Dusty, SubmersibleAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Plastic, Rubber, Composite, Fiberglass, Ceramic, GlassClearClear6355N13000000
     

    Insulating Adhesives for Electronics

    Secure hardware on circuit boards while insulating current.
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    Cyanoacrylate
    Image of Product. Bottle. Front orientation. Electrical Insulating Adhesives. Insulating Adhesives for Electronics, Cyanoacrylate.

    Bottle

    Cyanoacrylate adhesives dry more quickly than epoxy adhesives. They’re also known as super glue. Use them to secure coils of wire. To create adhesion, they require an accelerator (included with some adhesives).
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    Loctite® Adhesive
    3820.7Bottle30240.1Thick Liquid-65210ClearClearMetal, Plastic, Rubber74755A86000000
    4440.7Bottle30240.1Thin Liquid-65180ClearClearFed. Spec. A-A-3097Metal, Plastic, Rubber7586A3200000
     
    Loctite® Adhesive with 0.7-oz. Aerosol Loctite® 7452™ Accelerator
    3820.7Bottle30240.1Thick Liquid-65210ClearClearMetal, Plastic, Rubber74755A8500000
     
    Loctite® Adhesive with 1.75-oz. Bottle of Loctite® 7452™ Accelerator
    4440.7Bottle30240.1Thin Liquid-65180ClearClearFed. Spec. A-A-3097Metal, Plastic, Rubber7586A3100000
     

    Optically Clear Epoxy Structural Adhesives

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    Cartridge

    For invisible bond lines, these adhesives dry clear. Epoxies are the strongest and most chemical-resistant structural adhesives. They bond especially well on metal. Choose an epoxy that hardens quickly for fast repairs, or one that hardens slowly to allow more time for positioning.
    These adhesives come in two parts that need to be mixed. The container size listed is the combined total of the two parts.
    Model Number E-30CL—Suitable for fiber-optic applications.
    Cartridge—To mix and dispense these adhesives, you'll need a mixer nozzle and dispensing gun.
    Thick Liquid—Flow into narrower gaps than gels and pastes, but thick enough to stay put on uneven surfaces.
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    E-30CL1.69Cartridge30243,100Not Rated2:1Thick Liquid10,000-65 to 250Ceramic, Glass, Metal, Plastic6430A23000000
    E-30CL6.76Cartridge30243,100Not Rated2:1Thick Liquid10,000-65 to 250Ceramic, Glass, Metal, Plastic1765A4800000
    M-31CL1.69Cartridge30243,100Not Rated2:1Thick Liquid6,000-65 to 300ISO 10993Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber7370A3800000
     
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