System Three T-88 Structural Epoxy Adhesive
SKU T88.5P
by System Three
Original price
$38.22
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Original price
$285.94
Original price
$38.22
$38.22
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$285.94
Current price
$38.22
System Three T-88 is a two-part, high-performance structural epoxy adhesive for woodworking and marine use. It is non-brittle, cures without shrinkage in normally fitted joints, and goes on clear amber so it becomes virtually invisible under varnish. T-88 mixes 1:1, cures as low as 35°F (2°C) and is endorsed by leading designers and builders.
Features
- Extended 45-minute working time
- Bonds wood, metal and composites
- Cures down to 35°F (2°C)
- Waterproof and solvent-free; unaffected by water, oil and many chemicals when cured
- Will not stain wood; can bond damp wood when worked well into the surface
- Easy 1:1 mix ratio
- Also available in a 50 mL cartridge
Recommended Uses
- Structural wood joints in boat building and furniture
- Marine repairs and laminations
- Bonding metal and composite parts to wood
Specifications
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Mix ratio by volume | 1:1 (resin:hardener) |
| Mix ratio by weight | 100:83 |
| Working time @ 70°F (21°C) | 45 minutes |
| Mixed viscosity | 22,000 cps |
| Minimum application temperature | 35°F (2°C) |
| Full cure @ 70°F (21°C) | 3 days |
| Maximum service temperature | 160°F (71°C) |
| Tensile strength (ASTM D638) | 7,000 psi |
| Compressive strength (ASTM D695) | 12,500 psi |
| Lap shear (ASTM D1002) | Aluminum 2,000 psi; mild steel 2,054 psi; maple 1,800 psi (wood failure) |
| VOC content | 0 |
| Available sizes | 1/2 Pint kit, 1 Pint kit, 1 Quart kit and 1 Gallon kit |
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