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    Urethane Potting Compounds

    Encase electronic assemblies in a layer of urethane for protection from dust, moisture, chemicals, mechanical shock, and vibration. Urethanes withstand a wide range of temperatures and are the best choice for cold-temperature applications. They have excellent flexibility, good chemical and moisture resistance, and provide good electrical insulation.
    Cartridge
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potting Compounds. Urethane Potting Compounds, Cartridge.
    Cartridge potting compounds can be applied precisely through the included mixer nozzle. You’ll need a dispensing gun (sold separately).
    Model Number US2350—US2350™ also require a 4:1 plunger (sold separately) to dispense.
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    Loctite® Potting Compounds—Medium Hard
    US23501.69Thick Liquid90249500.51-40 to 250Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Polycarbonate, Polyurethane Rubber, Ceramic, Glass, ABS, Garolite, Polyimide, PVCBlack7369A42000000
     
    Loctite® Potting Compounds—Soft
    US26516.76Thin Liquid10161,050Not Rated-85 to 250Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Polycarbonate, Polyurethane Rubber, Ceramic, Glass, ABS, Garolite, Polyimide, PVCAmber7369A4600000
     
    Accessories for Potting Compounds
    Bottle
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potting Compounds. Urethane Potting Compounds, Bottle.
    Bottle potting compounds are easier to apply in high volumes than cartridge potting compounds. Mix the compounds together and pour them over components inside potting boxes and other containers. If mixing introduces any air bubbles, put the mixture in a vacuum chamber.
    Cannot Be Sold To—Compounds that cannot be sold to the listed areas are restricted by product labeling requirements.
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    Potting Compounds—Extra Hard
    12.6Thin Liquid45244000.3-55 to 245Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Polycarbonate, Polyurethane Rubber, Ceramic, Glass, ABS, Garolite, Polyimide, PVCBlackCanada7369A111000000
     

    Urethane Potting Compounds for Harsh Environments

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potting Compounds. Urethane Potting Compounds for Harsh Environments.
    From shore to sea floor, these potting compounds are formulated for permanent submersion in water—even salt water. Use them to protect circuits and splices in pumps, underwater lighting, and other underwater electronics from corrosion and chemicals. Made of urethane, they withstand a wide range of temperatures, especially cold underwater conditions. They provide good electrical insulation and have excellent flexibility. Since they’re more flexible than epoxy compounds, they’re often used to protect against vibration and impact.
    Mix the two parts of these compounds together and pour them over components inside a potting box or other container. If mixing causes air bubbles, put the mixture in a vacuum chamber to remove them.
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    Bottle Potting Compounds—Hard
    12.6Thin Liquid10242:13700.3-55 to 245Corrosive, Harsh, SubmersibleAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Polycarbonate, Polyurethane Rubber, Ceramic, Glass, ABS, Garolite, Polyimide, PVCBlackOpaqueCanada6094N11000000
     

    Cable Repair Resins

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Cable Repair Resins.
    Image of Product. Single-Use Packet. Front orientation. Cable Repair Resins.

    Single-Use Packet

    Protect and insulate electrical connections, and repair damaged insulation. These two-part resins bond to the insulation of most cable. The size listed is the total of the two parts.
    No Gap—No Gap resins are thin enough to completely fill gaps.
    MSHA Compliant 30 CFR 7.407—MSHA Compliant 30 CFR 7.407 resin meets Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) standards for material quality.
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    No Gap1,00023.82020GreenPolyurethane Rubber
    6366K440000000
    Flame Retardant1,0007.52024BlackPolyurethane Rubber
    MSHA Compliant 30 CFR 7.407MSHA Accepted
    6366K4700000
    Flame Retardant1,00021.52024BlackPolyurethane Rubber
    MSHA Compliant 30 CFR 7.407MSHA Accepted
    6366K48000000

    Epoxy Potting Compounds for Harsh Environments

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potting Compounds. Epoxy Potting Compounds for Harsh Environments.
    Tough enough to be permanently submersed in seawater, these compounds protect sensitive electronics, such as circuit boards, semiconductors, and sensors in harsh environments. They resist moisture, salt, and chemicals, so you can use them in corrosive oil, marine, and mining applications. These compounds can also be used within autoclaves. Because they are epoxies, they are rigid, resist wear, and create excellent electrical insulation. They withstand a wide range of temperatures, and this formulation won’t crack or split as components heat up and cool down.
    They come in a cartridge, so you can apply them precisely. To dispense, they require a mixer nozzle and gun (both sold separately).
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    Cartridge Potting Compounds—Extra Hard
    1.69Thick Liquid1224No2:1500Not Rated-50 to 350Corrosive, Harsh, SubmersibleBrass, Bronze, Cast Iron, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Polycarbonate, Polyurethane Rubber, Glass, ABS, CPVC, HDPE, Nylon, PEEK, Polyethylene, Polyimide, Polypropylene, Polystyrene, PVC, PVDF, UHMW PolyethyleneYes5872N11000000
     
    Accessories for Potting Compounds

    Light-Activated Urethane Potting Compounds

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

    Insulating Adhesives for Electronics

    Secure hardware on circuit boards while insulating current.
    Cyanoacrylate
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electrically Insulating Adhesives. Insulating Adhesives for Electronics, Cyanoacrylate.
    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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    Certificates with a traceable lot number and product shelf life are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
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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
     
    Epoxy
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electrically Insulating Adhesives. Insulating Adhesives for Electronics, Epoxy, Single-Use Packet.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electrically Insulating Adhesives. Insulating Adhesives for Electronics, Epoxy, Jar.

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    Epoxy adhesives are two-part adhesives that need to be mixed. The size listed is the combined total of the two parts.
    Model Number 2151—Loctite® 2151 resist salts, mild acids, and oils. They can also handle sudden impacts and shocks.
    120 hr. Reaches Full Strength—Epoxy adhesives that reach full strength in 120 hrs. are flexible, making them ideal for bonding dissimilar materials that may shift or expand differently under heat.
    ASTM E595—Adhesives that meet ASTM E595, a standard used by NASA, release almost no volatile emissions that could damage sensitive electronics, even in a vacuum.
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    Loctite® Adhesive
    21510.1Single-Use Packet45 min.40.95100:9.5Paste-90235BlueOpaqueASTM E595Metal, Plastic74755A111000000
    21510.4Single-Use Packet45 min.40.95100:9.5Paste-90235BlueOpaqueASTM E595Metal, Plastic74755A11200000
     
    Adhesive
    0.5Jar4 hr.241.71:1PasteNot Rated300WhiteOpaqueASTM E595Metal74755A11300000
    0.5Jar4 hr.1201.71:1PasteNot Rated300WhiteOpaqueASTM E595Metal74755A11500000
    1Jar4 hr.241.71:1PasteNot Rated300WhiteOpaqueASTM E595Metal74755A11400000
    1Jar4 hr.1201.71:1PasteNot Rated300WhiteOpaqueASTM E595Metal74755A11600000
     
    Plastic
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electrically Insulating Adhesives. Insulating Adhesives for Electronics, Plastic.
    Plastic adhesives create an instant bond, so they’re the best choice for automated assembly lines. The bond is weaker than that of epoxy and cyanoacrylate adhesives, but it’s sufficient for attaching heat sinks. Since they remain tacky, you can detach and reposition parts.
    ASTM E595—Adhesives that meet ASTM E595, a standard used by NASA, release almost no volatile emissions that could damage sensitive electronics, even in a vacuum.
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    Certificates with a traceable lot number and product shelf life are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
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    6"6"0.004"1.7Film-85300WhiteOpaqueASTM E595Metal74755A117000000
    6"6"0.006"1.7Film-85300WhiteOpaqueASTM E595Metal74755A11800000
     
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