Structural adhesive film AF 163-2L 030WT, 36 inches x 50 yards 3M TM Scotch-WeldTM

Structural adhesive film AF 163-2L 030WT, 36 inches x 50 yards 3M TM Scotch-WeldTM. Our structural adhesive film 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ AF 163-2 encompasses a family of thermosetting modified epoxy adhesives in film form that provides long-term durability and meets specific challenges for the construction of solid metal panels and honeycomb composites and sandwich, where high fracture toughness and peel strength are required.

Supply: 5 to 10 business days

FEATURES

• Designed for curing at 250 °F (120 °C)
• The adhesive can be cured from 180 °F (80 °C) to 300 °F (150 °C)
• Excellent handling characteristics in the shop.
• Excellent pre-bond moisture performance on composite substrates.
• Non-compatible version available for curing.
• High fracture toughness and peel strength

BENEFITS

3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Adhesive Film AF 163-2 provides excellent performance with easy-to-use shop handling properties. These adhesive films are available in a variety of weights and carriers to meet a range of needs without imposing excessive material costs. With high fracture toughness and peel strength, AF 163-2 provides a reliable long-term bond suitable for composite materials, solid metal panels, and honeycomb sandwich manufacturing. We also offer a non-compatible version that can be used for curing. It is also compatible with multiple substrates and primers. Additionally, AF 163-2 exhibits excellent pre-bond moisture performance on composite substrates.

APPLICATIONS

Our heat-cured and easy-to-handle film is designed to meet numerous customer specifications in aerospace manufacturing. AF 163-2 provides high fracture toughness and peel strength across a spectrum of environmental conditions and is easy to work with. Once cured, it provides high bond strength from -67 °F to 250 °F (-55 °C to 121 °C) for use in multiple designs across various environments.

TECHNICAL DATA

What is structural adhesive film?
The fewer rivets you have on your aircraft, the better. Structural adhesive films allow the designer to be more innovative with their parts and reduce the total number of rivets needed in their structure. This thermosetting modified epoxy in film form can be used to bond a wide variety of substrates, including metal, honeycomb, and composites. Structural adhesive films come in a variety of weights and thicknesses, minimizing weight while maintaining structural integrity.

The films are available in compatible versions, which are typically used for monolithic bonding or honeycomb sandwich. They are also available in unsupported form for honeycomb curing. These films can be cured from temperatures as low as 180 °F to 350 °F. Because these films are less messy and do not require mixing, they offer efficiencies in the design process. They are easier to use than typical paste adhesives.