Name: Loctite EA 9466 Epoxy Adhesive - INOSAKI
SKU: Loctite-EA9466-50ml
Price: 86.82 USD
Availability: InStock

Technical Overview

Toughened, 2-part structural epoxy with a 60-min working life. Offers high peel and shear strength, 3mm gap-fill, and excellent chemical resistance.

Key Features

Toughened 2-part structural epoxy providing high impact, peel, and shear resistance
Extended 60-minute working life (pot life) to facilitate precise alignment during assembly
Excellent bonding capabilities across diverse substrates including metals, ceramics, and plastics
Fully cures at room temperature to act as a highly effective electrical insulator
Formulated to resist water, glycols, gasoline, and severe environmental elements
High lap shear strength up to 37.0 N/mm² on grit-blasted steel
Capable of gap filling up to 3 mm

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Technology	2K Epoxy (Two-Component)
Mix Ratio by Volume	2:1 (Resin : Hardener)
Mix Ratio by Weight	100:50 (Resin : Hardener)
Viscosity (Mixed)	35 Pa·s (35,000 mPa·s)
Working Life (Pot Life) @ 22°C	60 minutes
Fixture Time @ 22°C	180 minutes
Cure Method	Room Temperature Cure
Full Cure Time @ 22°C	7 days
Lap Shear Strength (Grit-Blasted Steel)	37.0 N/mm²
Lap Shear Strength (Abraded Aluminum)	26.0 N/mm²
Peel Strength (Grit-Blasted Steel)	8 N/mm
Shore Hardness	D 60
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)	62 °C
Service Temperature Range	-55 °C to +120 °C
Maximum Gap Fill	3 mm
Color (Mixed)	Off-white opaque paste
Physical Weight (kg)	0.1
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)	11.7 x 5.7 x 2.6

Industrial Applications

1. Industrial Filter Mesh and Screen Bonding

Using its high peel strength of 8 N/mm and lap shear strength of 37 N/mm², LOCTITE EA 9466 secures fine stainless steel filter meshes onto filter plates or rotating screens [1.1.5]. The adhesive successfully replaces spot welding which is prone to abrasive erosion and rapid failure. The room-temperature curing formulation ensures no thermal distortion of the fine mesh.

Problem Solved

Spot welds on filtration meshes frequently erode and fail under constant abrasive forces, leading to screen detachment and costly equipment downtime. Using EA 9466 bonds the entire contact area, distributing forces and doubling active service uptime.

Filter mesh bondingStructural bondingPeel resistanceEpoxy adhesive

2. Composite-to-Metal Alignment in Automotive and Aerospace Assembly

During complex assemblies where composite components (GRP, CFRP) must be bonded to metal structures (aluminum, steel), operators need a long window to align parts. With an extended 60-minute working life, this adhesive permits precise positioning of large assemblies before the cure reaction restricts movement.

Problem Solved

Fast-curing adhesives cure prematurely when managing complex or multi-part alignments, resulting in misaligned components and scrapped assemblies. The 60-minute pot life allows operators to position and clamp complex assemblies with high precision.

Extended open timeComposite-to-metal bondingPrecision alignmentStructural epoxy

3. Electrical Insulating Structural Assembly for Electronics Enclosures

Utilized as a structural sealant and bond line for electronic control modules and power housings. The adhesive's cured Shore Hardness of D 60 and high dielectric properties enable it to act as an effective electrical insulator while physically holding heavy metal or plastic housing plates together under vibration.

Problem Solved

Traditional mechanical fasteners require drilling, which compromises dust/liquid ingress protection (IP) and can conduct unwanted current. The adhesive provides a completely isolated, high-strength structural bond and seal without conductive metal paths.

Electrical insulationElectronics housingVibration dampingShore Hardness D 60