Selleys Araldite 5 Minute Epoxy Adhesive 200mL

Fast-Setting Epoxy Adhesive

Our 5-Minute Epoxy Adhesive is a clear, rapid-curing, two-part epoxy designed to create a strong, durable bond across a variety of surfaces.

Features & Benefits:

• Stronger than standard glues due to its chemical reaction upon mixing
• Bonds to a wide range of materials
• Dries clear for a seamless finish
• Quick-setting formula – ready in just 5 minutes
• Supports up to 75kg per cm² when fully cured on steel
• Water-resistant for added durability
• Forms a rigid, long-lasting bond
• Ideal for gap-filling, even when surfaces do not meet perfectly
• Offers excellent chemical resistance

Suitable Applications:

• Attaching shells, stones, and pebbles to bottles, lamps, bricks, or garden pots
• Repairing cracks or splits in tennis rackets
• Fixing metal toys and other household items
• Bonding materials like Bakelite for repairs

Compatible Materials:

• Glass
• Metal
• Wood
• Crystal
• Leather
• Rubber
• Ceramics
• Most plastics*
  (*Not suitable for Polyethylene or Polypropylene plastics.)

How to Use – Tube Format:

1. Ensure surfaces are clean and dry.
2. Pierce each tube seal with the spike inside its cap.
3. Dispense equal parts of both liquids onto a disposable surface and mix thoroughly.
4. Apply the mixed adhesive to both surfaces and press them together.
5. Avoid excessive strain on the bond for 30 minutes. Use tape or weights if needed.
6. Maximum bond strength is achieved after 16 hours.
7. Store with caps securely placed. Uncured adhesive can be cleaned with acetone.

How to Use – Syringe Format:

1. Ensure surfaces are clean and dry.
2. Remove the cap from the plunger and cut the sealed tips.
3. Dispense equal parts onto a disposable surface and mix thoroughly.
4. Apply the adhesive to both surfaces and press together.
5. Secure the bond for 30 minutes; maximum strength is reached after 16 hours.
6. Replace the cap after use. Clean up uncured adhesive with acetone.

Limitations:

• Not suitable for bonding Polyethylene or Polypropylene plastics.
• Bond strength weakens above 60°C but returns when cooled.

Handy Tips:

• Mix in small batches to extend working time.
• Always replace caps on the correct tubes to prevent hardening.
• To remove cured epoxy, mechanical scraping or sanding is recommended.
• Allow for extended bonding time in colder temperatures.
• For repositioning after curing, heat the item gradually to 150°C, then scrape and adjust as needed.
• Clamping enhances bond strength.

Cleanup:

• Uncured adhesive can be removed with acetone.
• Cured adhesive can be softened with heat for easier removal.