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Master Bond has described its Supreme 11AOHTLP as a two component epoxy featuring thermal conductivity and electrical insulation that is designed for bonding larger parts.

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Supreme 11AOHTLP has a relatively long working life of 60-90 minutes (at room temperature for a 100-gram batch). This makes it suited for demanding situations where more time for fixturing is needed.

Supreme 11AOHTLP is said to have reliable electrical insulation properties with a volume resistivity exceeding 1014 ohm-cm at 75°F. It also exhibits thermal conductivity of 3-5 BTU·in/(ft²·hr·°F) [0.5-0.7 W/m/K]. The system is claimed to provide high bond strength properties with a lap shear strength of 3,200-3,400 psi, a tensile strength of 7,000-8,000 psi, a compressive strength of 20,000-22,000 psi and a T-peel strength of 15-20 pli.

According to Master Bond, this toughened formulation is designed to withstand thermal cycling and offers a wide service temperature range from -112°F to +400°F (-80°C to 204°C).

Supreme 11AOHTLP cures at room temperature in two-three days, and faster with heat, in two-three hours at 200°F. To optimise properties, the recommended cure schedule is overnight at room temperature, followed by a post cure at 120-150°F for three-four hours. It bonds well to a variety of substrates including metals, ceramics, glass, rubbers, and many plastics. This epoxy system has a convenient 1:1 mix ratio by weight, with the mixed material being a thixotropic paste. To eliminate the need for manual measuring and mixing, it can be packaged in double barrel cartridges for gun kits. It is also available in standard jars and cans, ranging in size from ½ pint to gallon containers.