ITW Plexus MA530 Toughened Structural Methacrylate Adhesive

ITW Plexus MA530 Toughened Structural Methacrylate Adhesive by ITW Performance Polymers (SKU: ITW-PLX-MA530-5G) provides an ASTM D638 Tensile Strength of 21 MPa (3,046 psi), ASTM D648 Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) of 95 °C (203 °F), ASTM D790 Flexural Strength of 32 MPa, and Brookfield viscosity of 135000 cPs.

Required companion cure and process materials for ITW Plexus MA530 Toughened Structural Methacrylate Adhesive include: Norox MEKP-925H Low-Hydrogen Peroxide Initiator (1.8%), Vinyl Ester Skin-Coat Resin, Divinycell / Corecell Sandwich Cores. Category Engineering Rule: GELCOAT THICKNESS & CURE: Spray at 18–22 mils (450–550 microns) wet film thickness using 1.8% low-water MEKP. Must reach tack-free cure before applying skin-coat laminate.

Approved cross-referenced drop-in equivalents for ITW Plexus MA530 Toughened Structural Methacrylate Adhesive in the North American ASTM index include Scott Bader Crestabond M1-30, Lord 406 Acrylic Adhesive. Direct head-to-head engineering comparisons are available against Scott Bader Crestabond M1-20 Primerless Methacrylate Adhesive, 3M Scotch-Weld DP420 Toughened Two-Part Epoxy Adhesive, 3M Scotch-Weld DP460 High-Peel Carbon Bonding Epoxy.

ITW Plexus MA530 Toughened Structural Methacrylate Adhesive is classified under US DOT 49 CFR and Transport Canada TDG as Class 3 Flammable Liquid (UN Number: UN1133). It ships from regional US hubs in Danvers, MA, Tampa, FL, Santa Fe Springs, CA with a typical lead time of 1-3 Days. When ordered with Class 5.2 Organic Peroxides (MEKP UN3105), 49 CFR § 177.848 hazmat segregation applies.

ITW Plexus MA530 Toughened Structural Methacrylate Adhesive is qualified for Airless / HVLP Spray, Pneumatic Meter-Mix Bonding, Mold Tooling. Primary industrial applications include Stringer Grid Bonding Without Grinding, Hull-to-Deck Joint Assembly.