Selleys Araldite 5 Minute Everyday Epoxy Adhesive Tubes 35mL

Ultra-Fast Epoxy Adhesive – Rapid & Strong Bonding

Our Ultra-Fast Epoxy Adhesive is a clear, two-part epoxy designed for quick and durable bonding across various surfaces. With a fast setting time of just 5 minutes, this adhesive provides a strong, water-resistant bond for a range of repair and assembly applications.

Key Features:

• Rapid Setting – Bonds in just 5 minutes for quick repairs • High Strength – Forms a durable and rigid bond • Versatile Applications – Suitable for various materials including glass, metal, wood, and more • Water Resistant – Ideal for indoor and outdoor applications • Crystal Clear Finish – Dries transparent for a seamless look • Gap-Filling Capabilities – Works even on uneven surfaces • Excellent Chemical Resistance – Withstands exposure to common chemicals • Holds up to 75kg per cm² when fully cured on steel

Ideal for:

• Bonding shells, stones, or pebbles to decorate bottles, lamps, bricks, or garden pots • Repairing cracks or splits in tennis rackets • Fixing metal toys and household items • Joining or repairing Bakelite components

Compatible Materials:

• Glass • Metal • Wood • Crystal • Leather • Rubber • China • Most plastics* (Excludes Polypropylene & Polyethylene)

How to Use:

For Tube Application:

1. Ensure surfaces are clean and dry.
2. Pierce each tube with the built-in spike.
3. Dispense equal parts onto a disposable surface and mix thoroughly. The mixed glue remains usable for 3-5 minutes at 20°C.
4. Apply to both surfaces and join together.
5. Avoid strain on the bond for 30 minutes. Hold join in place using tape or weights if necessary.
6. Maximum strength is reached after 16 hours.
7. Clean uncured adhesive with acetone (nail polish remover).

For Syringe Application:

1. Prepare and clean surfaces.
2. Remove the cap and cut the sealed tips.
3. Dispense equal amounts and mix thoroughly.
4. Apply mixed epoxy to both surfaces and press together.
5. Allow 30 minutes for initial bonding; full cure in 16 hours.
6. Replace cap for storage and clean excess with acetone.

Handy Tips:

• Mix in small batches to extend working time, as larger quantities accelerate curing. • Ensure caps are replaced correctly to prevent hardening inside the tube. • Once cured, remove epoxy using mechanical action like scraping or sanding—solvents will not dissolve it. • Allow longer bonding times in colder temperatures. • Bond strength softens above 60°C but is regained once the temperature returns to normal. • To reposition the bond once cured, heat the item to 150°C to soften the epoxy, scrape off excess, reposition, and allow to cool. • Clamping is recommended for a stronger bond.

Cleanup & Storage:

• Uncured epoxy can be cleaned with acetone. • Cured epoxy can be softened with heat for easier removal.