Structural Adhesive Films

AF 6 • AF 10 • AF 13

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Product

Performance

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3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Adhesive Film AF 10

Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or

typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

The following is a summary of typical test results for Scotch-Weld AF 10 when bonded specimens

were prepared and tested in accordance with Military Specification MMM-A-132 Type 1, Class 2.

Test Condition

Film AF 10 Unprimed

Film AF 10 EC-1290

1. Normal temperature 75°F (24°C)

3200 psi (22.0 MPa)

3500 psi (24.1 MPa)

2. 10 minutes at 180°F (82°C)

1600 psi (11.0 MPa)

1600 psi (11.0 MPa)

3. 10 minutes at -67°F (-55°C)

3000 psi (20.7 MPa)

2400 psi (16.5 MPa)

4. Normal temperature 75°F (24°C) after 30 days

salt water spray

4000 psi (27.6 MPa)

4000 psi (27.6 MPa)

5. Normal temperature 75°F (24°C) after 30 days at

120°F (49°C) and 95-100% RH

4000 psi (27.6 MPa)

4000 psi (27.6 MPa)

6. Normal temperature 75°F (24°C) after 30 days

immersion in tap water

4300 psi (29.6 MPa)

4300 psi (29.6 MPa)

7. Normal temperature 75°F (24°C) after 7 days

immersion in JP-4 fuel

4000 psi (27.6 MPa)

3800 psi (26.2 MPa)

8. Normal temperature 75°F (24°C) after 7 days

immersion in anti-icing fluid

4200 psi (28.9 MPa)

4100 psi (28.2 MPa)

9. Normal temperature 75°F (24°C) after 7 days

immersion in hydraulic oil

4300 psi (29.6 MPa)

4000 psi (27.6 MPa)

10. Normal temperature 75°F (24°C) after 7 days

immersion in type III hydrocarbon fluid

4000 psi (27.6 MPa)

4000 psi (27.6 MPa)

Tensile Shear

11. Normal temperature 75°F (24°C) 750 psi at

No failures

Not tested

Fatigue

12. Normal temperature 75°F (24°C) T-Peel

60 piw (267 N/25mm)

60 piw (267 N/25mm)

13. Youngs modulus or tensile modulus @ 75°F (24°C): 20,000-40,000 psi (138-276 MPa)

14. Shear modulus @ 75°F (24°C): 7,000-13,000 psi (48.2-89.6 MPa)

16. Tensile and Elongation – Specimens prepared by curing eight thicknesses in a platen press at

325°F, 60 minutes, 150 psi, 10°F/minute rise rate (163°C, 60 minutes, 1.0 MPa, 5.6°C/minute rise

rate). Dumbbell specimens size: 3/4 in. x 8 in. (19.05 mm x 203 mm).

Elongation

30-100%

Tensile

2700-4300 psi (18.6-29.6 MPa)

Other Tests