Bostik Axiom is a high performance, two part structural acrylic adhesive from Bostik, which provides high strength bonds to a wide range of substrates.
This product has been discontinued by Bostik & has been replaced by ReactaCure Acrylic FS.
For more information, please follow the link below:
http://www.gluesdirect.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=122&products_id=1323
AXIOM - The Benefits
The AXIOM range offers many distinct advantages:
- Tough, durable bonds.
- Excellent bond strength across a wide range of substrates.
- Excellent temperature resistance.
- Good chemical resistance.
- Gap filling option.
AXIOM - The Applications
A range of high performance acrylic adhesives that can provide fastening solutions to numerous industrial applications:
- For use in structural bonding.
- For product assembly and repair.
- For use where temperature resistance is required.
- Particularly effective for bonding plastics including polycarbonate, rigid polystyrene and acrylic
e.g Perspex.
- Bonds most materials including aluminium, mild steel and stainless steel.
AXIOM - The Range
AXIOM 100PM
AXIOM 100PM is a premix, high performance, structural acrylic adhesive. The two component adhesive os extruded as a single premixed bead using a twin cartridge system. The system's ease of use and accuracy of application means increased productivity.
Additional Features
- Fast bonding: handling strength is approx 10 - 15 minutes at 22°C.
- Easy to use cartridge system for accurate application.
- Excellent temperature resistance (-40°C to +120°C).
- Up to 4mm gap filling.
- Non-sagging.
- Controlled mixing for constant bond strength.
- Simple 1:1 ratio mix.
Typical Properties
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Premix (PM)
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Open Time |
3 Minutes |
Working Time |
4 to 8 Minutes |
Handling Time |
10 to 15 Minutes |
Full Cure |
24 Hours |
Mix Ratio by Volume |
1 : 1 |
Temperature Resistance |
-40°C to +120°C |
Temporary Temperature Resistance |
+200°C for 20 Minutes |
Maximum Gap Fill |
4mm |
Tensile Shear Strength |
Up to 24 MPa |
Peel Strength |
Up to 8 N/mm |
Impact Strength |
4.0 to 4.6 J/cm² |
Shelf Life - Stored dry, between +5°C and +25°C |
1 Year |
AXIOM STRUCTURAL ADHESIVES SELECTOR CHART
Substrates
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Axiom Premix (PA)
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A.B.S
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A
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Acrylic (e.g. Perspex)
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A
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Aluminium
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A
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Anodised Aluminium
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A
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Brass
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N.R.
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Brick
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A
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Ceramic Tiles
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A
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Concrete
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B
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Copper
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N.R.
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Epoxy Composites
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B
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Epoxy Coated Metals
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A
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Laminated Plastics (e.g. Formica)
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A
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Galvanised Steel
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C
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Glass
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A
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GRP
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B
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Lead
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N.R.
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Mild Steel
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A
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Nylon
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C
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Polycarbonate (>2.5mm Thick)
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A
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Polyester
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A
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Polystyrene (Rigid)
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A
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PVC-U
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A
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S.M.C. (Abraded)
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A
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Stainless Steel
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A
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Wood (e.g. Softwood)
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A
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A = EXCELLENT
B = GOOD
C = POOR
N.R. = Not Recommended
This chart enables quick and easy selection of the appropriate product for bonding common substrates. However Bostik advises the user to carry out their own tests to ensure satisfactory adhesion for individual applications.
For further details, including preparation suggestions, product data sheets are available.
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